What will it take to accomplish Christ's mission in our lifetime?
That's the question evangelicals have been asking for over a century, butĀ our efforts to reach the unreached and finish the task have often sacrificed the important for the immediate. The greatest challenge in evangelical missions isn't a lack of urgency, but a lack of discernment. As we've prioritized movements that are simple and reproducible, the gospel and faithful churches are now threatened. Our mission itself could be disqualified.
InĀ Mission Affirmed, Elliot Clark seeks to reshape our motivation by considering the example of Paul the missionary. The desire for God's approval is what formed his ambition and directed his methods, and it should guide ours too. In these pages, we rediscover how pursuing God's praise can both motivate and regulate our gospel ministries. We also refocusāas missionaries, pastors, churches, and individualsāon what matters more than a mission accomplished: a mission God affirms.
- Biblical Ministry Advice:Ā Provides a holistic look at Paul's ministry, methods, and motivationĀ
- A Great Resource for Church Leaders:Ā Helps churches vet and send missionariesĀ
- First-Hand Ministry Insights:Ā Provides a practical solution for common weaknesses in modern missions, with descriptive examples from the author's experiences as a missionary
- Published in Conjunction with the Gospel Coalition (TGC)