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Books on Mission

Looking for books on mission? This section was developed in partnership with Redcliffe College, a leading centre for mission training. Here you will find resources to help you in your involvement with cross-cultural mission, whether you are the one going, or the one sending and supporting.

St Andrews is delighted to be developing this Mission Zone in partnership with Redcliffe College, a centre for mission training based in Gloucester. They offer a range of course options, from short courses to a certificate, diploma or degree in applied theology and Postgraduate MA's in Global Issues in Contemporary Mission, and Intercultural Studies in Asian Contexts.

Other useful links:
Redcliffe College website
We recommend Encounters Mission Ezine
Interview with Simon Steer, Principal of Redcliffe College
Books on Mission and the Old Testament
A Complete list of our Books on Mission

Issues and Trends in Mission

What is happening in mission today and what can we expect to see in the near future? What are the important issues and who is 'making waves'?
 
History of Mission

The history of the church should be the history of mission but in practice mission history tends to concentrate on the modern missionary movement. Here are some key texts.
 
Your Church and Mission

Should your church be involved in mission? If the answer is ‘yes’ here are a couple of useful books which will help to make it happen.
 
Mission Biographies and Autobiographies

An accessible and enjoyable way to get into mission. Stories of the mission people on whose shoulders we stand.
 
Reaching Out to Other Faiths

People of other faiths are all around us. We need to understand what they believe and how they put their beliefs into practice.
 
Communicating Across Cultures

In a multicultural world we need to know how best to communicate the gospel. Here are some books that will help.
 
Urban Mission

More than half of the world’s people now live in cities. What are the issues for those engaged in mission in urban areas?
 
Thinking Biblically about Mission

Does the Bible have anything to say about mission? Yes it does.
 

The Ideal Gift for an Overseas Worker!

Do you or your Church support a worker overseas? We'd like to commend to you the The Essential IVP Reference Collection: Version 2
It is a fantastic resource, comprising numerous reference volumes that will prove indispensableto anyone who does not have easy access to books. And the beauty of it is that it fits in your pocket!
Why not send one for Christmas or donate a copy to a Bible College? For more information click here
 

 
Are you involved in or interested in mission? The OSCAR website is a one-stop information resource on a wide variety of mission-related matters. To find out more go to <