Mission in the Spirit / Ma and Ma : Towards a Pentecostal/Charismatic Missiology

`For anyone who wishes to understand this transforming current within contemporary Christianity, the present work will prove invaluable. Here is a valuable contribution to modern missiology, for which those who belong to the Pentecostal or Charismatic tradition, and those who do not, should equally be grateful.' (from the Foreword) Andrew F. Walls. Intro Global Christianity Pentecostalism Mission Towards Pentecostal Missiology Three Ripples of Pentecostal Mission The First Ripple: The Other Side of Heaven The Second Ripple: This Side of Heaven The Third Ripple: Deeper and Wider Mission Engagement Two Kenyan Stories towards Engagement with Social Issues struggle with Deeper issues Summary Introduction Pneumatology of Godâ#x80 #x99 s Creation The Spirit as Creator In Creation In Re-creation The Spirit as the Giver and Sustainer of Life In Creation In Re-creation The Spirit as Divine in Human In Creation. Â#x80 #x98 Imageâ#x80 #x99 (Gen. 1:26-28)â#x80 #x98 Breath of Lifeâ#x80 #x99 â#x80 #x98 Sons of God(s)â#x80 #x99 (Gen. 6) In Re-creation (Ezek. 36:24-28) Now, How about Mission in the Spirit? Mission as the Centre of Godâ#x80 #x99 s Activity in History Mission as the Restoration of Godâ#x80 #x99 s Creation Centrality of Humans in Godâ#x80 #x99 s Mission The Spiritâ#x80 #x99 s Work in Community Context Last Words Passages The Spirit upon the Seventy Elders (Num. 19) The Spirit upon the Messianic Prophet (Isa. 61) Acts 1:8 Implications Calling Experiencing God Empowerment Introduction Basic Considerations Goal of Mission â#x80 #x98 Full Circle Missionâ#x80 #x99. The Role of the Holy SpritPentecostal Possibility: â#x80 #x98 Charismaticâ#x80 #x99 Theology Old Testament Roots of Pentecostal Charismatic Theology Leadership Spirit Tradition Prophetic Spirit Tradition New Testament: Lukeâ#x80 #x99 s Charismatic Role of the Spirit Charismatic Theology Mission Theology Pentecostal Mission Practices Democratization of Ministry Strong Commitment Expectation of Signs and Wonders Expansion of Pentecostal Churches By Illustration Local Reproduction International Reproduction Summary Suggestions for Pentecostal Mission Theoretical Level New Role for Western Churches. The Role of MissionariesGlobal Networking Introduction Problems Observed Thesis and Questions Methods Definition of Terms Current State of Contextualization among Igorots Context-Priority Approach Text-Priority Approach â#x80 #x98 Power Contextualizationâ#x80 #x99 Power Encounter in Contextualization Spiritual Aspect Religious Aspect Sociological Aspect Communicational Aspect Practical Aspect Concluding Observations Introduction Context Issues Oppression and Deprivation Poverty Child Prostitution Sexual Promiscuity and Family Values. Tribal Groups Changes Industrialization. Ethos and Value changesIndividualism Task Orientation Information and Communication Revolution. Political Changes Religiosity and Religious Plurality Cultic Movements in Japan Influence of Buddhism in Contemporary Thailand Roman Catholicism in the Philippines Minjung Theology in Korea Impact of Pentecostalism In the Past Among Animists Spiritual Dynamic and Church Growth Influences to Broad Christianity What the Pentecostals Neglected Future Tasks Maintaining Its Distinctiveness and Theological Reflection Missionary and Church Growth Movement. "The book explores the unique contribution of Pentecostal/Charismatic mission from the beginning of the twentieth century. The first part considers the theological basis of Pentecostal/Charismatic mission thinking and practice. Special attention is paid to the Old Testament, which has been regularly overlooked by the modern Pentecostal/Charismatic movements. The second part discusses major mission topics with contributions and challenges unique to Pentecostal/Charismatic mission. The book concludes with a reflection on the future of this powerful missionary movement. As the authors served as Korean missionaries in Asia, often their missionary experiences in Asia are reflected in their discussions."--Publisher website

The book explores the unique contribution of Pentecostal/Charismatic mission from the beginning of the twentieth century. The first part considers the theological basis of Pentecostal/Charismatic mission thinking and practice. Special attention is paid to the Old Testament, which has been regularly overlooked by the modern Pentecostal/Charismatic movements. The second part discusses major mission topics with contributions and challenges unique to Pentecostal/Charismatic mission. The book concludes with a reflection on the future of this powerful missionary movement. As the authors served as Korean missionaries in Asia, often their missionary experiences in Asia are reflected in their discussions.

The book explores the unique contribution of Pentecostal/ Charismatic mission from the beginning of the twentieth century. The first part considers the theological basis of Pentecostal/Charismatic mission thinking and practice. Special attention is paid to the Old Testament, which has been regularly overlooked by the modern Pentecostal/Charismatic movements. The second part explores the contributions and challenged unique to Pentecostal/Charismatic mission. The book concludes with a reflection on the future of this powerful missionary movement. The authors'discussions often reflect their experiences as Korean missionaries in Asia.