Craig Ott – Christian Expressions Bookstore & Gifts

Teaching And Learning Across Cultures

jlennon1863 — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:59:32 +0000

Representing the fruit of a lifetime of reflection and practice, this comprehensive resource helps teachers understand the way people in different cultures learn so they can adapt their teaching for maximum effectiveness. Craig Ott, a senior missiologist known for his expertise in theology and church planting, draws on extensive research and cross-cultural experience from around the world. This book introduces students to current theories and best practices for teaching and learning across cultures. Case studies, illustrations, diagrams, and sidebars help the theories of the book come to life.

Church On Mission

jlennon1863 — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:17:08 +0000

In this scripturally rich exploration, senior missiologist Craig Ott unpacks the mission statement of the church: to glorify God by multiplying transformational churches among all people. This concise yet robust biblical-theological treatment focuses on God's glory, a strong ecclesiology, the importance of Scripture, and practical implications for congregational and mission practice. Ideal for launching discussion and reflection, the book helps readers refocus their vision and reignite their commitment to fulfilling God's purposes for their church or mission.

Missionary Methods : Research Reflections And Realities

jlennon1863 — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:53:51 +0000

One hundred years ago Roland Allen authored his landmark study Missionary Methods: St. Paul's or Ours? The 2012 annual conference of the Evangelical Missiological Society celebrated this centennial by addressing this ever relevant topic. The present volume brings to readers insights from that conference examining the theological foundations, historical precedence, and practical challenges regarding missionary methods. Missiologists, missionary practitioners, and strategic leaders alike will benefit from these essays, which give fresh perspective on methods for fulfilling the Great Commission in our day.

Mission Of The Church

jlennon1863 — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:00:29 +0000

SKU (ISBN): 9780801097409
ISBN10: 0801097401
Editor: Craig Ott | Stephen Bevans | Darrell Guder
Binding: Trade Paper
Published: August 2016
Publisher: Baker Academic

Global Church Planting (Reprinted)

jlennon1863 — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:11:27 +0000

Prologue: The Parable Of The Apple Trees
Part 1: Biblical Foundation
Part 2: Strategic Considerations
Part 3: Development Phases
Part 4: Critical Factors

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With over forty years combined global church-planting experience, Craig Ott and Gene Wilson are well qualified to write a comprehensive, up-to-date guide for cross-cultural church planting. Combining substantive biblical principles and missiological understanding with practical insights, this book walks readers through the various models and development phases of church planting. Advocating methods that lead to church multiplication, the authors emphasize the role of the missionary church planter. They offer helpful reflection on current trends and provide best practices gathered from research and empirical findings around the globe. The book takes up a number of special issues not addressed in most church planting books, such as use of short-term teams, partnerships, and wise use of resources. Full of case studies and real examples from around the world, this practical text will benefit students, church planters, missionaries, and missional church readers.

Globalizing Theology : Belief And Practice In An Era Of World Christianity (Repr

jlennon1863 — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:06:30 +0000

Contents
Part 1. World Christianity And Theological Reflection
Part 2. Methodological Issues For Globalizing Theology
Part 3. Implications Of Globalizing Theology

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Discusses the impact of globalization on theological method and reflection in the twenty-first century, including implications for the development of a genuinely global theology.

Encountering Theology Of Mission (Reprinted)

jlennon1863 — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:02:44 +0000

Introduction
Part One: Biblical Foundations Of Mission
1. God And The Nations In The Old Testament
2. God And The Nations In The New Testament
3. The Justification Of Mission: Missio Dei
4. The Purpose And Nature Of Mission
5. The Task Of Missions: Convictions And Controversy
6. The Task Of Missions: Convergence And Conclusions
Part Two: Motives And Means For Mission
7. The Motivation For Missions
8. Church And Mission
9. The Missionary Vocation
10. Spiritual Dynamics And Mission
Part Three: Mission In Local And Global Context
11. Contextualization And Mission
12. Christian Encounter With Other Religions: Toward An Evangelical Theology Of Religions
13. The Necessity Of Mission: Three Uncomfortable Questions
References
Indexes

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This fresh, comprehensive text fills a need for an up-to-date theology of mission. It offers creative approaches to answering some of the most pressing questions in theology of mission and missionary practice today. The authors, who are leading mission experts, discuss biblical theology of mission, provide historical overviews of the development of various viewpoints, and address theologically current issues in global mission from an evangelical perspective. This readable yet thorough text integrates current views of the kingdom of God and holistic mission with traditional views of evangelism and church planting. It also brings theology of mission into conversation with ecclesiology and eschatology. Topics covered include contextualization, the missionary vocation, church and mission, and theology of religions. Sidebars and case studies enable readers to see how theology of mission touches real-life mission practice.