Patrick Johnstone , author of the famous prayer guide Flashes on the World , draws on its fifty years of experience to challenge us to see the place of the Christian Church in the world. It draws on historical, demographic and religious data to form a striking picture – all in graphics and colour – of the past, present and possible futures of the Church in the world.
By opening up for us the scenarios of what the next thirty years of human history could be, the author highlights significant trends that are often overlooked in the media.
The World Church: What Future? shows the influence of evangelical Christianity, particularly over the past two centuries, and documents the movement's astonishing growth over the past fifty years. Patrick Johnstone focuses on what remains to be done before the task of world evangelization is completed. He reviews the situation of different peoples, especially those who are least reached by the gospel today. Finally, he concludes with the role of the local church in world evangelization.
As we read this book, we discover the major trends that will influence world events in the coming generation. God holds our future in His hands, but He invites us to work with Him. What is your place and what is the place of your church or organization in God’s plans for the peoples of the earth?
In this book you will find:
- Data and analyses shedding light on possible scenarios for evangelical action in the next thirty years.
- Descriptions of the impact of twenty centuries of Christianity on world history.
- Comparisons of the influence of Christianity and that of other religions.
- Presentations of the past, present and future contribution of the different currents of Christianity.
ISBN: 9782755003734