Authors from eighteen countries give us their perspectives on biblical principles and cultural expressions of spirituality particularly as the church engages in God’s mission. The anthology of texts enriches our understanding of the depth and the meaning of being spiritual and the diversity of forms to live out the Christian faith. The issue today is how spirituality should direct and guide a daily life as followers of Jesus in the engagement in the mission of God. No doubt that it has to do with our inner life and our relationship to God, but it is in showing our love and concern to others that we prove our love to God, according to the Apostle John (1 John 4). Mission without spirituality will only be a human effort to convince people of religious theories. Spirituality without a missionary involvement of the church will not express God’s desire that the transforming gospel reaches every person. This book will help you rethink your understanding of what is spiritual, revisit your own spiritual journey, and appreciate the different forms of spirituality as they are described and performed around the globe.
Daftar Isi
Along the Journey: Setting the Stage
Dedication
Foreword
Bertil Ekström (Brazil-Sweden)
Foreword
C. Rosalee Velloso Ewell (Brazil)
Introduction: Preparing for the Journey
Editorial team: William D. Taylor, with John Amalraj and Geoffrey W. Hahn
Along the Journey: Theological Implications
1. Biblical and Theological Reflections on Christian Spirituality
Rose Dowsett (Scotland)
2. What Shapes Our Spirituality in Missions
John K. Amalraj (India)
3. Mission and Spirituality
Kirk Franklin (Australia)
4. Grace on the Journey
Geoffrey W. Hahn (USA)
5. Spirituality and the Prophet Jonah
Duncan Olumbe (Kenya)
6. Spiritual Warfare in Missions
Reuben Ezemadu (Nigeria)
7. Where There Is Lament
Miriam Adeney (USA)
8. The Journey’s Long Obedience
Valdir Steuernagel (Brazil)
Along the Journey: Identifying Issues
9. Spiritual Formation
Christine Raquel Taylor-Warner (USA)
10. Spiritual Direction
Christine Raquel Taylor-Warner (USA)
11. The Spirituality of Partnerships
Alexandre Araujo (Brazil-USA)
12. Culture Does Affect Our Spirituality
Kirk Franklin (Australia)
13. Legacy Racism, Living Realities
Benjamin Pillay (South Africa)
14. Spirituality and Justice
Abraham (Abey) George (India)
15. How to Discern the Will of God
David Tai-Woong Lee (Korea)
16. Embracing the Invitation to Brokenness and Deconstruction
Yvonne Christine De Acutis Taylor (USA)
17. Spirituality and Planning
Rodolfo “Rudy” Girón (Guatemala, Spain)
18. Spirituality…It’s about Renewing Minds
Ellen Alexander (India)
19. The Spirituality of Professional Skills and Business
Peter Shaukat (Canada)
20. Engaging the Arts in God’s Mission
Katie Hoogerheide and Robin Harris (USA)
21. Stages of Spiritual Development: A Story and a Model on the Journey
William D. Taylor (USA)
22. Stages of Spiritual Development: Models and Applications for the Journey
William D. Taylor (USA)
Along the Journey: Discerning Organizational Spiritualities: Issues and Case Studies
23. Organizational Spirituality
Paul Bendor-Samuel, Interserve (England)
24. Case Studies
OMF, Patrick Fung (Singapore)
Assemblies of God, Greg Mundis (USA)
YWAM, Harry Hoffman (Germany, China)
WEC, Susan Sutton, (USA)
SIM, Geoffrey W. Hahn, with Joshua Bogunjoko (USA, Nigeria)
EMS, Nigeria, Simon Yako (Nigeria)
GMF, Korea, Steve Sang-Cheol Moon (Korea)
OM, Viv Thomas (England)
PMI, Latin America, Allan Matamoros (Costa Rica)
FMPB, India, Simon Ponniah (India)
Mizo Movement, L. N. Tluanga (North East India)
Along the Journey: Preparing and Engaging
25. Spirituality and the Missionary Call
Bruce Dipple (Australia)
26. Teaching and Learning to Nurture Spirituality
Ruth Wall (England)
27. Grappling with the Invisible Evil Powers
Margaretha Adiwardana (Brazil)
28. Risk along the Journey
Geoffrey W. Hahn (USA)
29. Preparing for Intentional Discrimination, Harassment, and Persecution
Wolfgang Häde (Germany, Turkey)
30. Harassment, Persecution, and Martyrdom on the Field
Antonia Leonora van der Meer (Brazil)
Along the Journey: Caring for Companions
31. The Reality of Suffering in Mission
David D. Ruíz (Guatamala)
32. Caring for Those on the Journey
Detlef Blöecher (Germany)
33. Healers
Laura Mae Gardner (USA)
34. A Model of Healing and Discipleship
Kyle Miller (USA)
35. The Broken, the Wounded Warrior, and Hidden Addictions
Dale Phillips (USA)
36. Serving Those Whose Plans Have Radically Been Changed
Gary Wittevrongel (USA)
37. Rest, Recreation, Sabbath
Jim Van Meter (USA)
Along the Journey: Finishing Well
38. Finishing Strong and Well
William D. Taylor (USA)
39. A Review and a Perspective
Editorial team: John Amalraj, with Geoffrey W. Hahn and William D. Taylor
Along the Journey: Appendix
Annotated Bibliography
Roberta Chiang (Hong Kong)
Tentang Penulis
Geoffrey W. Hahn accepted Christ at a young age, and when he was a teenager God called him to cross-cultural missions. He completed his BA at Wheaton College, MDiv at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and doctorate at Denver Seminary (with a thesis on cross-cultural partnerships). Geoffrey’s Scottish wife, Fiona, is a nurse by training and holds a Master’s degree in public health. Her ministry focus is on compassionate ministry that protects and empowers populations that are marginalized or vulnerable to exploitation. Geoffrey and Fiona’s sons, Greg and Gabriel, and daughter-in-law, Kandace, are all serving others with the unique gifts and skills God has given them. In mission leadership Geoffrey has served as both country and area director and on SIM’s International Leadership Team for twelve years, currently as Deputy International Director. Along with geographic leadership responsibilities for North, Central, and South America, Geoffrey also provides global leadership for partnerships and mobilization, and for diaspora, sports, and business-based ministries.