Table of Contents
Missions in Contexts of Violence
Foreword ¿ Keith E. Eitel v
Author Profiles vii
General Reflections On Missions in Contexts of Violence
Chapter 1 ¿ David W. Shenk 1
Three Journeys: Jesus¿Constantine¿Muhammad
Chapter 2 ¿ J. Nelson Jennings 17
Christian Mission and Glocal violence in 2006 AD
Biblical and Theological Foundations for Engaging Contexts of Violence
Chapter 3 ¿ Steve Clinton 45
The Biblical Context of Violence and Response
Chapter 4 ¿ J. D. Payne 51
A New Testament Response
Chapter 5 ¿ Charles L. Tieszen 67
Mission in Contexts of Violence: Forging Theologies of
Persecution and Martyrdom
Chapter 6 ¿ Hau Chang Chua 85
Divine Suffering and Divine Grace: A Missiological
Interpretation of Kitamori Kazo¿s Pain of God Theology
Lifestyles, Strategies, and Practices in Contexts of Violence
Chapter 7 ¿ Marti Smith 101
Choosing How to Live in a Muslim Context: Case Studies from
Missionary Women
Chapter 8 ¿ Dale M. Wolyniak 131
New Mission Strategies for Working in a Context of Violence
Chapter 9 ¿ Barry Stricker and Nik Ripken 143
Muslim Background Believers and Baptism in Cultures of
Persecution and Violence
Chapter 10 ¿ Ralph D. Winter 163
Our Mission¿s Greatest Challenge and Greatest Violence
Chapter 11 ¿ Chris Lindley and Molly Wall 181
¿Violent Words¿ in a Shrinking World: A Biblical Response
Area or Thematic Specific Studies of Contexts of Violence
Chapter 12 ¿ E. Paul Balisky and Lila W. Balisky 201
The Ethiopian Church and Mission in Contexts of Violence: Four Historical Episodes
Chapter 13 ¿ Robert Reese 213
The Benefits of Chaos: Missionary Reflections on
Zimbabwe¿s Decline
Chapter 14 ¿ David K. Strong 227
From Barbarians to barbarians: Celtic Missionary Spirituality
in the Dark Ages
Chapter 15 ¿ Enoch Wan and Karen Fancher 265
Ministry in the Context of Suffering and Trauma in Southern Sudan
Chapter 16 ¿ John Moldovan 293
Lessons from Ministry in the Context of Eastern European Violence
Chapter 17 ¿ James Butare-Kiyovu 345
Missions and Genocide in Rwanda
Chapter 18 ¿ Tony Maalouf 357
Missions in the Context of Middle Eastern Violence
Chapter 19 ¿ D.M. Kinoti 367
Missions in the Context of Interethnic Violence
Editorial Note: The reader is advised that each article is comprised of the individual author¿s work. Some authors used pseudonyms for security reasons. Each writer documents the facts and details of their line of argumentation using their individual research technique. It has been reviewed for clarity, consistency, and completeness but the substance, content, and documentation have been generally left intact. The opinions reflected herein are those of the writers of each article.

"Missions in Contexts of Violence God's mission often takes his people into contexts of violence. The internet has spread awareness and increased concerns for many people about this type of missionary work. Accordingly, the church needs to hear from those that have reflected on the multifaceted elements related to martyrdom, persecution, and violence. Jesus warned that these things would come to countless followers who retell the gospel story. The contributors of Missions in Contexts of Violence help readers to understand the many layered and complex issues related to violence and the missionary task. The introductory section contextualizes the problem historically and culturally. Section two presents biblical and theological foundations for engaging in ministry amid real and potential violence. The lion's share of the book considers various ways that violence has influenced and continues to shape the church's mission in the world. The final section looks at specific cultural settings, particularly within Africa and Europe. This volume equips readers to reflect intentionally on their lifestyles, strategies, and practices as they serve in physically risky settings"-- Provided by publisher.