New Book Available: "His People on Mission"

I am pleased to announce the publication of His People on Mission: Mobilizing Churches for Cross-Cultural Outreach. The product of my D.Min dissertation, this project was adapted for use in local churches. The contents include:

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1 - Introduction:  Why this study?

Part One:  Biblical Foundations for Cross-Cultural      Missions

2 - His People on Mission in the Old Testament
       a) centrifugal missions
       b) centripetal missions 

3 - His People on Mission in the New Testament
      a) example and teachings of Jesus
      b) example of the early church

4 - Theological Implications for the Local Church

Discussion Questions

Part Two:  Becoming a Missions-Active Church

5 - Common Characteristics of Missions-Active Churches
      a)  the pastoral staff
      b)  missions leadership team
      c)  missions education
      d)  missionary care
      e)  prayer
      f)  mobilizing workers
     g)  missions funding
     h)  local ethnic outreach
      i)  summary

6 - Case Studies of CGGC Missions-Active Churches
     a)  Greenvillage Church of God
     b)  Indian Head Church of God
     c)  Duncannon Church of God
     d)  Casey White Oak Church of God
     e)  Mt. Pleasant Church of God
     f)   Hanover First Church of God
     g)  High View Church of God
     h)  Olive Branch Church of God
     i)   Germantown Church of God 
     j)   Swatara Church of God
     k)  New Providence Church of God
     l)   Shippensburg First Church of God
    m)  Central Manor Church of God    

Discussion Questions

Part Three:  Common Factors and Recommendations

7 - Research Findings
    a) the role of the missions leadership team
    b) the place of missions policy
    c) the influence of person(s) or event(s)
    d) the communication of missions
    e) the role of the pastoral staff
    f) denominational loyalty and engagement
    g) the factor of church size

8 - Conclusions
    a) Recommendations for CGGC churches
   b) Recommendations for future consideration

Discussion Questions

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Copies of the book may be purchased now from CGGC Publications by calling 419-424-1961 or by emailing publications@cggc.org

The cost is $10.95 per book plus shipping. 

SPECIAL:  Order 3 or more copies by March 1, 2014 and pay only $10 per book plus shipping