It takes only one look at today's news page or one listen to thenews shows to understand that, clearly, there is no shortage ofkingdom challenges for the twenty-first-century church at large,for Christian organizations and agencies, or for us as individuals.In the face of such enormous problems as the rise of pagan worldreligions, AIDS, sexual abuse and trafficking, urban poverty, andethnic and religious conflict, what can you and your fellowChristians do?
According to the diverse group of contributors in this book, youcan choose to get involved, sharing not only the kingdom burdensbut the kingdom opportunities with other brothers and sisters inChrist so that no Christian, no church, no ministry, no nation hasto confront these challenges alone. But how can you join in doingthe work you are called to do? The superb analysis, biblicalsolutions, and reality-tested ideas put forth in this book by someof the leaders of the global Reformed and evangelical church willshow you.
Coming from the fields of religion, education, medicine,broadcasting, psychology, urban ministry, and missions, thesefellow Christians are encountering the challenges daily. Theirsuggestions will give you a grasp of not only what is necessary tobe a global evangelical Christian today but how to respond to thephysical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of others aroundthe world-and perhaps in your own backyard.
