The Definitive Mission Resource from Everyone to Everywhere Mission in today's world demands a framework as global as the church itself. Featuring scholars and practitioners from every continent and various Christian traditions, Mission in Polycentric Perspective explores both the theory and practice of polycentric mission across cultural, theological, and organizational dimensions. As the numerical and spiritual center of Christianity has shifted to the Global South, traditional mission paradigms rooted in Western dominance are no longer sufficient. Polycentric mission offers a timely model-theologically rooted and contextually diverse-that encourages mutuality, collaboration, and shared leadership. What you'll find in Mission in Polycentric Perspective:
-A comprehensive treatment of the polycentric approach to mission -Topical chapters by masters in the field on subjects like indigenous mission, interreligious engagement, and innovative mission strategies -Global, regional, and community-specific coverage
This book is the definitive academic and practical resource for those teaching, studying, or engaging in mission in today's multi-nodal, collaborative world. Whether you're looking for the next missiology textbook for your classroom or a comprehensive field guide for your mission work, Mission in Polycentric Perspective is the book you need. About the Contributors The more than forty contributors to this volume hail from around the world and include Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen, Graham Joseph Hill, Patrick Fung, Harvey Kiwanyi, Sam George, and Mary Lederleitner.
"Mission in Polycentric Perspective is a timely and important contribution to the global missions conversation. I was deeply encouraged by the diversity of voices, perspectives, and experiences represented throughout this volume. The rich dialogue across theological traditions, cultures, and ministry contexts provides a fuller understanding of polycentric mission and its significance for expanding the kingdom of God in our time. As Jesus declared, 'This gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations' (Matthew 24:14). This book offers valuable insights for faithful collaboration, mutual learning, and gospel witness in our generation."
Botrus Mansour, secretary general of World Evangelical Alliance
"Two contrasting interpretations of Christian mission are prevalent today, neither of them satisfactory. Secular media persists in viewing mission as a relic from the colonial past, an anachronistic movement from a dominant and supposedly Christian West to the rest of the globe. The other, discernible among radically postcolonial Christians, reacts to this caricature by redefining mission as simply a global sharing of Christian resources in order to promote justice and human welfare. This rich collection of essays proves that there is a third and better option: Christian mission is directional in its essence, but it is not unidirectional and never has been. Today, Christianity is more polycentric than ever before, generating mission movements across continents and oceans in all directions. Mission and church leaders in every part of our interconnected world will find much in Allen Yeh's fine book to inspire, instruct, and correct mistaken perceptions."
Brian Stanley, professor emeritus of world Christianity at the University of Edinburgh
