Recommended: Global Missions & Missiology

Jesus’ Great Commission calls the church to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:18–20). Global mission is not an optional program but the heartbeat of God’s redemptive plan. These resources equip believers to think biblically about missions, learn from history, and live faithfully in bearing witness to Christ among the nations.

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Getting Started

Accessible introductions for those beginning to explore global missions.

Let the Nations Be Glad! – John Piper
A modern classic. Piper grounds missions in the glory of God, showing that “missions exists because worship doesn’t.” Inspiring, biblical, and deeply Reformed in vision.

Introducing World Missions – A. Scott Moreau
An evangelical survey of biblical, historical, cultural, and strategic foundations for missions.

Cross-Cultural Connections – Duane Elmer
Practical guidance for short-term and long-term missionaries in navigating cultural differences with humility and respect.

Serving with Eyes Wide Open – David Livermore
A brief, accessible book on cross-cultural service, helping Christians avoid paternalism and engage missions wisely.

Operation World – Jason Mandryk (ed.)
A global prayer guide with country-by-country profiles of peoples, needs, and gospel opportunities. A staple for missions-minded churches and families.

Going Deeper

For serious students who want to explore missions with even more theological and historical depth.

The Mission of God – Christopher J. H. Wright
A biblical theology of mission rooted in the whole of Scripture, showing how God’s redemptive purposes shape the church’s calling.

The Gospel in a Pluralist Society – Lesslie Newbigin
A foundational work on proclaiming Christ in secular and pluralistic contexts. Clear, thoughtful, and deeply influential.

Transforming Mission – David Bosch
A sweeping survey of mission theology through church history. Dense but essential for understanding how Christians have thought about mission across the centuries.

Global Missiology for the 21st Century – William D. Taylor (ed.)
A collection of essays addressing challenges and opportunities in global missions today.

Cross-Cultural Servanthood – Duane Elmer
Practical and theological reflections on humility and service in cross-cultural contexts.

A Vision for Missions – Tom Wells
A biblical perspective on the theological foundations of missions, emphasizing God’s glory and the centrality of the gospel.

Disclaimer
The resources listed here have been selected because they offer particular value for Christian growth and understanding. Their inclusion does not imply full agreement with every statement or position taken by the authors. As with any book outside of Scripture, readers should exercise discernment, testing all things by the Word of God (Acts 17:11).

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