{"product_id":"persecution-in-missions-a-practical-theology-paperback","title":"Persecution in Missions: A Practical Theology - 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\u003eMatt Rhodes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUnderstand Why God Allows Suffering and How That's Good News for Christians Facing Hardships\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more than a decade, Matt Rhodes has been a church planter in unreached Muslim countries. In that time, he's risked illness, difficult living conditions, and physical danger. He's also stood with new believers who were attacked for their faith in Jesus. Scripture tells Christians to expect trials in life. For missionaries, knowing God's good purpose for pain is essential for enduring harsh conditions on the field.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePersecution in Missions: A Practical Theology\u003c\/em\u003e presents a scriptural view of suffering, including its role in the Christian life and in the missionary task. Rhodes tackles challenging topics, such as when to flee or face risk, how to minister to those suffering for Christ, and the dangers of downplaying or romanticizing persecution. Reassuring readers with God's promises of redemption, this compelling study equips missionaries to face suffering and endure with joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA Biblical Theology of Suffering: \u003c\/strong\u003e Explains why it's necessary for believers to suffer and how God redeems pain for his glory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWritten for Missionaries, Pastors, and New Christians: \u003c\/strong\u003e Supports readers as they fulfill the Great Commission, provide pastoral care, and pursue personal spiritual growth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePractical: \u003c\/strong\u003e Offers realistic, gospel-centered answers to the issues missionaries face\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMatt Rhodes \u003c\/strong\u003egrew up in San Diego, California, and has lived in North Africa since 2011. He and his wife, Kim, serve as part of a church-planting team to a previously unengaged people group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 06, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47379326599417,"sku":"9798874904869","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/AnZhoz2guC9798874904869.webp?v=1770052930","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/persecution-in-missions-a-practical-theology-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}