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

✍ Scribed by Julie C. Ma, Wonsuk Ma

• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Year: 2010
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 332
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This 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 thought and practice. Special attention is paid to the Old Testament, which has been regularly overlooked by the modern Pentecostal/Charismatic movements. The second part of the book 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.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Cover
Mission in the Spirit
Series Preface
Series Editors
Mission in the Spirit
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Introduction
Global Christianity
Pentecostalism
Mission
Towards Pentecostal Missiology
Three Ripples of Pentecostal Mission
Reflections
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
Implications
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
Impact of Pentecostalism
Concluding Remarks
Religious Worldviews in Asia
Introduction
Worldviews of Asian Religions
Missiological Implications
Conclusion
On the Frontline
Church Planting
Introduction
Church Planting Basics
Commitment in Church Planting
Teaching Church Planting
Partnership
Multiplication
Conclusion
Growing Churches in Manila: An Analysis
Introduction
Growing Churches
Analysis
Conclusion
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
Women’s Issues in Asia
Selected Asian Women in Pentecostal 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
A Visit to All Gospel Church
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
Prayer and Fasting in Choi’s Life
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
Looking Ahead
Reflective Mission Practice: Suggested Areas for Pentecostal Mission Research
Basics of Mission
Theology of Pentecostal Mission
Historical Study
Conclusion
Selected Bibliography
Index of Names
Back Cover