God's Global Mosaic: What We Can Learn from Christians Around the World [Paperback]

Paul-Gordon Chandler (Author), John Stott (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 6, 2000

God's people around the world form a mosaic. Each piece of the picture is different but contributes to a beautiful portrait of who God is and what he is doing among his creation. As you learn from these many cultural expressions of Christianity, your own faith will be made more complete. Drawing from scriptural illustrations, Paul-Gordon Chandler highlights cultural themes and tells inspirational stories from believers around the world. Ranging from the streets of Hong Kong to the shores of a village in Guatemala, these stories illuminate each region's culture and history. You'll be drawn into the mystery of God with Christians in Eastern Europe. You'll learn perseverance from fellow believers in the Middle East. Latin American churches exuberantly share joy in Christ. And brothers and sisters in Africa, Asia and India also open their hearts to help you understand God from their point of view. As you begin to see God through the eyes of other Christians, new windows of devotion, encouragement and growth open. And you will see God--a God who is as big as the whole world--as you have never seen him before.

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About the Author

Paul-Gordon Chandler is the Rector of the Anglican/Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist in Cairo, Egypt. During 1999-2003 he was president and CEO of Partners International, a Christian relief and development ministry that works in areas of the world where Christians are a minority. He grew up in French-speaking West Africa and has visited over one hundred countries working with ministries such as International Bible Society, SPCK and the Anglican Church.

Product Details

• Paperback: 142 pages
• Publisher: IVP Books (January 6, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830822518
• ISBN-13: 978-0830822515
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #850,239 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good for global mind..., May 23, 2002

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This review is from: God's Global Mosaic: What We Can Learn from Christians Around the World (Paperback)

The book contains little snippets of Christianity from cultural perspectives... saying that culture strenghtens certain aspects of Christianity as opposed to diluting it. It truly opened my eyes to thinking in a global sense about God's love... made John 3:16 come to life as God loves the "world" and not just the little bubble that so many of us westerners live in.