Tagged: reviews
Encountering Theology of Mission: Biblical Foundations, Historical Developments, and Contemporary Issues
Craig Ott, Stephen J. Strauss, and Timothy C. Tennent (Baker Academic, 2010)
Book reviews for Autumn 2024
Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness Gavin Ortlund (Crossway, 2023) 102 pp. More than anything else,...
Traces of Christianity in Japanese novels
Three recent reads reveal Christian overtones and biblical quotations
Book reviews for Winter 2024
Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation Collin Hansen (Zondervan, 2023) 320 pp. How was...
Book reviews for Summer 2023
Bully Pulpit: Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the Church Michael J. Kruger (Zondervan,...
Book reviews for Spring 2023
Knowing Me, Knowing God: Six Theological Keys to Scripture Richard Brash (InterVarsity Press, 2021) 165...
Book reviews for Winter 2023
Retiring Well / Changed into His Likeness / What Is the Church’s Mission?
Practical ministry in honour–shame cultures
Introducing a helpful book about ministry outside of Western cultures
Book reviews for Autumn 2022
No Shortcut to Success: A Manifesto for Modern Missions / Suffering Wisely and Well: The Grief of Job and the Grace of God / Humbled: Welcoming the Uncomfortable Work of God
Review of Staying Well
This new book specifically addresses the struggles of ministering in Japan and helps readers identify hazards and strategies for health in their personal context
Resilience: How Japanese Pastors Can Thrive in Every Season
John Houlette (Three Stream Ministries, 2020). 175 pp. John Houlette, Asian Access missionary and director...
Japanese Perspectives on the Death of Christ
How Chuang Chua (Regnum Books International; Oxford Centre for Mission Studies, 2021). 308 pp. The...
Followups to Silence
If reading or watching Silence by Shūsaku Endō left you somewhat perplexed, depleted, and confused, here are three books I recommend as a follow-up
Book reviews for Autumn 2020
Understanding Japanese Society / Finding the Right Hills to Die On / How Can I Love Church Members with Different Politics?
Book reviews for Spring 2020
Overcoming Barriers to Evangelization in Japan / A Big Gospel in Small Places / The Life & Faith Field Guide for Parents
