Power and Identity in the Global Church critiques the notion of "contextualization" and suggests new ways of considering the task of cross-cultural ministry. In a series of seven chapters, plus a conclusion by anthropologist/missiologist Robert Priest, six evangelical anthropologists and theologians apply contemporary sociological, theological, and New Testament insights to better undertstand how God's people can, do, and should interact in the field, thereby laying the groundwork for better multilcultural approaches to mission partnership.

The authors show that faithfulness in mission requires increased attention to power inequalities, local ethnic and political identities, and other peoples' desires to grow spiritually through direct engagement with God's word. Failure to attend to these issues can stunt spiritual and leadsership growth but addressing them should make Christian churches more truly brothers and sisters in Christ.

William Carey Library, 2009
9x 6 inches, 245 pages