Incarnational Mission: Being with the World

by Samuel Wells

Overview

A bold new way of thinking about Christian mission

"With, " says Samuel Wells, "is the most important word in the Christian faith."

In this compelling follow-up to Incarnational Ministry: Being with the Church, Wells explores what it means for mission-minded Christians and churches to be with the world.

Drawing on the Gospels, Acts, and personal insights gleaned from his more than two decades in ministry, Wells elaborates on the concept of being with in eight dimensions: presence, atten-tion, mystery, delight, participation, partnership, enjoyment, and glory. His vivid narratives and wise reflections will help Christian readers better understand how to be with all kinds of people outside the church, both individually and collectively.

CONTENTS

Prologue: Not of This Fold

Introduction: The Mission of Being With

1. Being with the Lapsed

2. Being with Seekers

3. Being with Those of No Professed Faith

4. Being with Those of Other Faiths

5. Being with the Hostile

6. Being with Neighbors

7. Being with Organizations

8. Being with Institutions

9. Being with Government

10. Being with the Excluded

Epilogue: Are You Hungry?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780802874863
Publisher:	Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
Publication date:	02/22/2018
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Samuel Wells is Vicar of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London. Among his other books are Incarnational Ministry: Being with the Church, Learning to Dream Again: Rediscovering the Heart of God, and A Nazareth Manifesto: Being with God.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

Prologue: Not of This Fold 1

Introduction: The Mission of Being With 9

1 Being with the Lapsed 25

2 Being with Seekers 43

3 Being with Those of No Professed Faith 57

4 Being with Those of Other Faiths 77

5 Being with the Hostile 100

6 Being with Neighbors 118

7 Being with Organizations 138

8 Being with Institutions 163

9 Being with Government 190

10 Being with the Excluded 216

Epilogue: Are You Hungry? 235

Index of Names and Subjects 241

Index of Scripture References 253