Presents David Bosch's classic Transforming Mission - with over 50,000 copies in print and translations in eight languages - in an accessible format for beginning students and lay reading groups.
Presents David Bosch's classic Transforming Mission - with over 50,000 copies in print and translations in eight languages - in an accessible format f...
Synopsis: Missionaries from the West like to hit the ground running to solve as many of other people's problems as possible in the increasingly short term they have available for service. Hang on, says Jim Harries After twenty-four years in Africa, observing how poverty, traditional practices, dependency, and misunderstandings continue, Harries asks, what is the point of bringing solutions that local people cannot reproduce? Harries challenges missionaries and development workers to counter dependency on the West by engaging in sustainable ministry that local people can imitate. This...
Synopsis: Missionaries from the West like to hit the ground running to solve as many of other people's problems as possible in the increasingly short ...
For the international student, businessman, immigrant or ESL student, this is an easily readable introduction to American culture. Based on 100 common American sayings, clustered around key cultural values. Sixty "Ask an American" questions as discussion starters. Twelve blank pages for notes. Footnote definitions for ESL students.
For the international student, businessman, immigrant or ESL student, this is an easily readable introduction to American culture. Based on 100 common...