Engaging Globalization: The Poor, Christian Mission, and Our Hyperconnected World (Mission in Global Community)
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (863 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0801097983 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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Hanciles, Candler School of Theology, Emory University"Engaging Globalization calls Christians everywhere to the redemptive task of appreciating the good of secular theories and practices of globalization, while at the same time revising and reforming these theories and practices with our deep awareness of God, our image-bearing humanity, and the purpose God has given us. From the Back Cover "Engaging Globalization delves into the complex forces of globalization that shape our contemporary world. A sharp focus on how globalization shapes the human story also allows Myers to probe issues of great import for the church and it
This is the second book in a new series that reframes missiological themes and studies for students using/featuring the common theme of mission as partnership with Christians.. The church and many Christians, however, remain largely unaware of its seductive power, resulting in a failure of vision for mission in today's world. Globalization is speeding up our world, extending our relationships globally and bringing us closer together in positive and not-so-positive ways. Diagrams and sidebars that incorporate the voices of global partners are included. This up-to-date resource by a veteran leader in global development work with World Vision orients readers to the history of globalization and to a Christian theological perspective on it, explores concrete realities by focusing on global poverty, and helps readers reimagine Christian mission in ways that announce the truly good news of Christ and God's kingdom
. Myers (PhD, University of California at Los Angeles) is professor of transformational development in the School of Intercultural Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. A veteran leader in global development work, he served in senior management roles with World Vision International for three decades and has