{"product_id":"church-on-mission-paperback-3","title":"Church on Mission - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCraig Ott\u003c\/b\u003e (Preface by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this scripturally rich exploration, senior missiologist Craig Ott unpacks the mission statement of the church: \u003ci\u003eto glorify God by multiplying transformational churches among all people\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eThis concise yet robust biblical-theological treatment focuses on God's glory, a strong ecclesiology, the importance of Scripture, and practical implications for congregational and mission practice. Ideal for launching discussion and reflection, the book helps readers refocus their vision and reignite their commitment to fulfilling God's purposes for their church or mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Every generation needs to read a book like this\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This book certainly lives up to its title and represents a holistic biblical vision for Christ-centered transformation among all people as the central priority of God's people. Every generation needs to read a book like this, which articulately reminds us of our faith, identity, and purpose.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eEd Stetzer\u003c\/b\u003e, Wheaton College \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A refreshing and thought-provoking new perspective on the mission of the church. Ott moves away from egocentric, personalized spirituality to discipleship with purpose. His book provides a thoroughly readable and biblically founded blueprint for a renewed vision of the church on mission. I will draw deeply from this book as I teach the next generation of agents of transformation.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eA. Sue Russell\u003c\/b\u003e, Asbury Theological Seminary \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Inviting readers to become students of both God's Word \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e God's world, Ott has provided us with a faithful and relevant vision for carrying out God's calling, God's commission, and God's commandment to and for all peoples of the world. Pastors, church leaders, and students alike will be blessed by their interaction with this refreshing, engaging, and highly readable book.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eDavid S. Dockery\u003c\/b\u003e, Trinity International University and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"In a time when the purpose of the church is unnecessarily being complicated, this book makes things simple. If a church is not on mission, why else would it exist? Ott has written a fabulous book that gives a blueprint on why we should gather together.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eAlvin Sanders\u003c\/b\u003e, president, World Impact \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An accessible primer on missional theology and the church. Craig Ott unfolds the majesty of God's glory now displayed in the expanding borders of his transformative kingdom made manifest in and through the church's witness and expansion. Craig's prophetic voice calls the church to return to its missional beginnings as a planting, sending, and multiplying kingdom community.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eBeth Seversen\u003c\/b\u003e, North Park University \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Church on Mission\u003c\/i\u003e lays out a compelling biblical foundation of God's mission for the church. Your understanding of God's heart will be deepened and your vision for what Jesus is doing through his church will be expanded. I highly recommend it!\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eKevin Kompelien\u003c\/b\u003e, president, Evangelical Free Church of America \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This marvelous book offers a lifetime's missional reflection on Scripture by an outstanding missionary theologian and teacher-scholar.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eRobert Gallagher\u003c\/b\u003e, Wheaton College Graduate School\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCraig Ott\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of mission and intercultural studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, where he occupies the ReachGlobal Chair of Mission and directs the PhD in intercultural studies program. He is the author or editor of several books, including \u003ci\u003eGlobal Church Planting\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.5 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 21, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47365950537977,"sku":"9781540960887","price":34.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/dGVWV3dHNTZjZDhSSDBmQnVpaFFCQT09_fd89a493-478f-4b58-9632-13417795444f.webp?v=1769944614","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/church-on-mission-paperback-3","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}