God at Work in the World: Theology and Mission in the Global Church

This volume offers an up-to-date articulation of the theological grounding of the missionary endeavor. Lalsangkima (Kima) Pachuau argues that theology of mission deals with God's work in and for the world, which is centered on salvation in Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Pachuau proposes an understanding of the theology of mission that is comprehensive and theologically faithful by addressing several key theological themes: the Trinity, the incarnation, soteriology, ecclesiology, and gospel-culture relation. He brings a global perspective to mission theology, grounding it in the mission Dei as well as in the notion of contextual theology, and points the way forward with a new understanding of mission--no longer as "the West to the rest" but as Christians of every place reaching out to unbelievers wherever they may be found. Pachuau explains that theology of mission is related to theology as a discipline and recognizes recent critiques of "missions," offering a compelling response rooted in the very nature of God.

God at Work in the World will appeal to professors and students of mission and intercultural studies as well as missionaries and mission leaders.