The Transfiguration of Mission: Biblical, Theological, and Historical Foundations

by Wilbert R. Shenk

Following Jesus in mission is at the heart of Christian discipleship. It is not an option for the specialized few, but for all Christians.Six writers with broad mission experience examine current trends in missiology and call the church to renewal in missions. Wilbert R. Shenk, editor. Number 12 in the Mennonite Missionary Study Series.

Genres: Theology

256 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1993

About the author

Dr. Wilbert R. Shenk, who is well known both as an international missiologist and as a specialist in the area of Anabaptism and Mission, has been the main speaker. He has edited a book with the same title, that is still a classic in this field. Until 2005 Shenk served as professor of mission history and contemporary culture at Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California/USA. He lives in Elkhart, Indiana/USA. Dr. Peter F. Penner is Director of the Institute of Contextual Missiology at the International Baptist Theological Seminary (IBTS) where he has served since 2001 in different capacities. Prior to this, he was involved with the St. Petersburg Christian University (SPCU) in St. Petersburg, Russia six years as Rector and four years as Academic Dean as a missionary of the German Missionary Fellowship (Deutsche Missionsgemeinschaft). He is married to Katharina, who was actively involved at SPCU and presently continues to serve with him at IBTS. They have two children and live in Prague, Czech Republic.