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There is a deepening crisis in mission as practiced by North American congregations. Many mission activities are more effective at satisfying church members than making a lasting difference, producing what's too often consumer-oriented "selfie mission." Too much effort is based on colonial-era assumptions of mission launched from a position of power. These practices are not just ineffective—they deviate from mission in the way of Jesus.
Hunter Farrell and Bala Khyllep want to help free congregational mission from harmful cultural forces so churches can better partner with God's work in the world. They invite leaders to lay the foundation for more faithful and effective missions with three core elements:
a Christ-centered theology of mission rooted in companionship
an appetite and competence to engage across differences with cultural humility
insights and strategies to accompany local and global neighbors in co-development
Farrell and Khyllep deliver key takeaways from the latest mission research, inspiring examples from innovative congregations, and a set of step-by-step tools for churches to discern and implement sound practices that will work for them. The local church community is well-positioned to build a spreading circle of relationships centered in Jesus Christ. With this book, congregations of every Christian tradition will find practical help to direct their resources in truly life-giving ways as they seek the mission of God.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Section One: The Three Stones
1. The Crisis We Face
2. Unchecked Baggage
3. The First Stone: A Theology of Companionship
Tool 1: What's in a Picture? Guidelines for Representing Others Through Photography
4. The Second Stone: An Invitation to Cultural Humility
Tool 2: Seeing into Our Blind Spots: Anticipating and Addressing Cultural Differences
5. The Third Stone: The Power of Co-development
Tool 3: Co-development Evaluation Tool: A Self-Check to Help Leaders Evaluate the Implications of Their Actions in Development Projects
Section Two: Using the Three Stones
6. Redeeming Short-Term Mission
Tool 4: Preparing for the Journey: Short-Term Mission Orientation Curriculum
Tool 5: Short-Term Mission Daily Reflection Guide
7. Caring for Vulnerable Children and Families
8. Unbinding Mission Leadership
Tool 6: Checklist for Healthy Parish Twinning Relationships
Tool 7: Aligning Hearts and Hands: Connecting Mission Funding Allocations to Congregational Values
General Index
Scripture Index
