The Church on Mission - by Craig Ott (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Drawing extensively on Scripture, a senior missiologist clarifies the nature of the mission of the church and considers its practical implications for ministry.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>In this scripturally rich exploration, senior missiologist Craig Ott unpacks the mission statement of the church: <i>to glorify God by multiplying transformational churches among all people</i>.<i> </i>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><b>"Every generation needs to read a book like this"<br/><br/></b>"This book certainly lives up to its title and represents a holistic biblical vision for Christ-centered transformation among all people as the central priority of God's people. Every generation needs to read a book like this, which articulately reminds us of our faith, identity, and purpose."<br/>--<b>Ed Stetzer</b>, Wheaton College<br/><br/>"A refreshing and thought-provoking new perspective on the mission of the church. Ott moves away from egocentric, personalized spirituality to discipleship with purpose. His book provides a thoroughly readable and biblically founded blueprint for a renewed vision of the church on mission. I will draw deeply from this book as I teach the next generation of agents of transformation."<br/>--<b>A. Sue Russell</b>, Asbury Theological Seminary<br/><br/>"Inviting readers to become students of both God's Word <i>and</i> God's world, Ott has provided us with a faithful and relevant vision for carrying out God's calling, God's commission, and God's commandment to and for all peoples of the world. Pastors, church leaders, and students alike will be blessed by their interaction with this refreshing, engaging, and highly readable book."<br/>--<b>David S. Dockery</b>, Trinity International University and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School<br/><br/>"In a time when the purpose of the church is unnecessarily being complicated, this book makes things simple. If a church is not on mission, why else would it exist? Ott has written a fabulous book that gives a blueprint on why we should gather together."<br/>--<b>Alvin Sanders</b>, president, World Impact<br/><br/>"An accessible primer on missional theology and the church. Craig Ott unfolds the majesty of God's glory now displayed in the expanding borders of his transformative kingdom made manifest in and through the church's witness and expansion. Craig's prophetic voice calls the church to return to its missional beginnings as a planting, sending, and multiplying kingdom community."<br/>--<b>Beth Seversen</b>, North Park University<br/><br/>"<i>The Church on Mission</i> lays out a compelling biblical foundation of God's mission for the church. Your understanding of God's heart will be deepened and your vision for what Jesus is doing through his church will be expanded. I highly recommend it!"<br/>--<b>Kevin Kompelien</b>, president, Evangelical Free Church of America<br/><br/>"This marvelous book offers a lifetime's missional reflection on Scripture by an outstanding missionary theologian and teacher-scholar."<br/>--<b>Robert Gallagher</b>, Wheaton College Graduate School<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Craig Ott</b> (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of mission and intercultural studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, where he occupies the ReachGlobal Chair of Mission and directs the PhD in intercultural studies program. He is the author or editor of several books, including <i>Global Church Planting</i>.
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