Mission in the Spirit: Towards a Pentecostal/Charismatic Missiology (Regnum Studies in Mission)

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. Mission in the Spirit Mission in the Spirit Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Abbreviations Introduction Global Christianity Pentecostalism Mission Towards Pentecostal Missiology Three Ripples of Pentecostal Mission Spirit, Creation Theology, and Mission Introduction Pneumatology of God’s Creation Now, How about Mission in the Spirit? Last Words The Charismatic Spirit of God Passages Full Circle Mission: A Possibility of Pentecostal Missiology Introduction Basic Considerations Pentecostal Possibility: ‘Charismatic’ Theology Pentecostal Mission Practices Suggestions for Pentecostal Mission Signs and Wonders, and a Crack in Worldview Introduction Current State of Contextualization among Igorots Power Encounter in Contextualization Concluding Observations Social Context of Pentecostal Mission: An Asian Case Introduction Context Concluding Remarks Religious Worldviews in Asia Introduction Worldviews of Asian Religions Missiological Implications Conclusion Church Planting Introduction Commitment in Church Planting Teaching Church Planting Partnership Multiplication Conclusion Growing Churches in Manila: An Analysis Introduction Analysis Proclamation and Manifestation Introduction Proclamation Manifestation Conclusion Mission with Empowerment in a Tribal Setting Introduction The Life and Ministry of Vanderbout Analysis of Vanderbout’s Ministry Concluding Remarks Power Encounter Introduction Pentecostals and Demons Promises and Challenges Women in Mission Introduction Reflection on Personal Experience Women of the Bible in Ministry Challenges and Conclusion Santuala: Contextualisation and Syncretism The Beginning Characteristics of Santuala Pentecostal Features in Santuala Worship Pentecostal Beliefs Reflected in Santuala Two Specific Services Ritual Practices of the Mountain People Missionary Works Concept of Forms and Meanings in General Analysis of Forms and Meanings of the Santuala Why Did Syncretism Take Place? What Should Pentecostals Learn from Santuala? Conclusion Local Church, Worship, and Theological Formation Introduction Characteristics and Theological Reflection Concluding, Theologically... Korean Pentecostal Spirituality: A Case Study of Jashil Choi Introduction What Is Spirituality? Biblical Perspectives on Prayer and Fasting Choi’s Personal Background The Influence of Choi’s Spirituality on Her Ministry Assessment of Choi’s Spirituality Summary Spirit, Mission, and Unity: A Personal Journal Introduction What Have We Learned? Conclusion Reflective Mission Practice: Suggested Areas for Pentecostal Mission Research Theology of Pentecostal Mission Historical Study Some Areas of Practice Conclusion Selected Bibliography Index of Names REGNUM Studies in Global Christianity Kwame Bediako Theology and Identity Christopher Sugden Seeking the Asian Face of Jesus Mangoes or Bananas? Leadership Expectations Mission Possible Asian and Pentecostal Leadership and Authority Frank Kwesi Adams Odwira and the Gospel Bruce Carlton Strategy Coordinator Regnum Books International Mission in the Spirit 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.