Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Sovereignty and free will : an impossible mix or a perfect match? -- Restrictivism and inclusivism : is this mission trip really necessary? -- Common ground and enemy territory : how should we approach adherents of other faiths? -- Holism and prioritism : for whom is the gospel good news? -- Incarnationalism and representationalism : who is our missionary model, Jesus or Paul? -- Power encounter and truth encounter : what is essential in spiritual warfare? -- Amateurization and professionalization : a call for missionaries or a divine calling? -- Form and meaning : how does the inspiration of scripture "in-form" contextualization and make it "meaning-full"? -- Countdowns and prophetic alerts : if we go in force, will He come in haste? -- The kingdom of God and the church of Christ : what on earth is God building, here and now?

A prominent missiologist provides insight and guidance on the hot topics within Christian mission circles in this unique and timely discussion. Through the authoritative use of Scripture and drawing from the social sciences and history, David J. Hesselgrave tackles ten of the most pressing issues facing missionaries and students of missions today. In spite of the rapid changes taking place, Hesselgrave determines that much of traditional theory, practice, and theology is still valid, if not essential, for the future of Christian missions. --From publisher's description.