Michael Pocock

In our communities composed of people from various cultures, countries, and backgrounds, where does the church stand? How representative is it? And how can local churches best minister and evangelize within an increasingly multicultural society? 'Cultural Change and Your Church' is an invaluable resource for understanding the transformation of our cultural landscape and, most importantly, for learning how to embrace the resulting opportunities to minister to all people. Michael Pocock and Joseph Henriques consider the Bible's examples and teaching related to diversity, introduce several churches currently modeling cross-cultural ministry, and suggest hands-on ways for church leaders to encourage change and proactive thinking. This outstanding volume will challenge church leaders and lay persons alike to be culturally sensitive to America's kaleidoscope society and winsome in winning people of other backgrounds to Christ. -- Roy B. Zuck, Dallas Theological Seminary; editor, 'Bibliotheca Sacra' This volume will assist the church in carrying out the Great Commission in the 21st century. -- Manuel Ortiz, Westminster Theological Seminary Michael Pocock and Joseph Henriques have cast strong vision for outreach into our ethnically diverse communities and given us models to guide the way. -- Aubrey Malphurs, author of 'A New Kind of Church: Understanding Models of Ministry for the 21st Cenutry' This remarkable book comes out of the trenches, not the ivory tower. As a guide for cross-cultural ministry, it is solidly based on Scripture, not the latest fads. You will be educated and motivated by reading this book. I can't recommend it too highly. -- Warren W. Wiersbe, author, Bible teacher, and speaker Michael Pocock is Senior Professor of World Missions and Intercultural Studies and chairman of the department at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. Joseph Henriques is Vice President and Dean of Moody Graduate School in Chicago, Illinois.

The dramatic changes that have taken place both in global society and in the church have implications for how the church does missions in the twenty-first century. These trends include the rise of postmodernism, the spiritual decline in the West and the advance of the gospel in the rest of the world, and the impact of technology on society and missions. The Changing Face of World Missions is for the mission-minded church leader or lay person who wants to understand these trends. Each chapter identifies and evaluates a trend, examines it in light of Scripture, and proposes a practical response. Important terms are defined, and sidebars help readers think through the issues on their own.