Globalization and postmodernity are changing the world that we live in. Increasing choice and diversity are primary features of these trends. Like a child at a candy counter, we can now mix and match the food we eat, clothes we wear, films we watch, and games we play. In this new world of difference, what is local is also international, and with this increase in options comes the power to affect others elsewhere.
How should Christians view our ever-expanding options? What are the implications for the mission of the Church both locally and worldwide? How will individuals, churches, and Christian organizations need to respond if they are to have an impact in this diversifying world?
World of Difference analyzes contemporary culture from a Christian perspective and offers models and structures for the future shape and practice of mission in the 21st century.
Written for mission agency leaders, missionaries and church leaders, World of Difference analyses contemporary culture from a Christian perspective and offers models and structures for the future shape and practice of mission in the 21st century.
This book is a breath of fresh air into the arena of global mission.
Richard’s style is engaging and amusing and he has succeeded in creating that rare thing, a well researched, deeply thought through and yet highly readable book on mission. I believe that this book will have a strategic – influence on the shape of global mission at a time of radical change.
TIM JEFFERY, HEAD OF OASIS GLOBAL ACTION
Richard Tiplady dives courageously into another conversation that the global Christian community needs to engage in. This is a thought-provoking contribution as churches and agencies engage together in mission in a changed and changing world.
ROSE DOWSETT, OMF INTERNATIONAL
I commend this important book to all involved in the western missionary movement… It provides a thorough analysis of the global context in which western mission efforts now take place. His challenging questions and creative ideas will inform, provoke and stimulate debate for all committed to mission to and from the western world.
STANLEY DAVIES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Richard Tiplady works as an organizational development consultant, specializing in innovation, new projects and organizational change. Clients include Oasis Trust, Global Connections, Tearfund, WEA Missions Commission and others. Prior to this, Richard was Associate Director of Global Connections, the UK evangelical network for world mission.
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