discerning the biblical balance
All Christians understand that Christ has commanded us to reach the lost around the world. Yet, Christ's command is broader and deeper than simply reaching them. He has called His church to make disciples of all people groups and to teach them to observe all He commanded us. Reaching and Teaching examines this task and emphasizes the need for a thorough and balanced missiology that is obedient to it.
While evangelism and church planting are essential components of a biblical missions program, they are merely the first wave of the task to which we have been called. Reaching and Teaching surveys contemporary missions methodologies and advocates a return to the biblical task of reaching and teaching the nations for Christ’s sake. Outlining issues essential to establishing a ministry that results in discipled and trained national believers, Sills provides examples of what is left in the wake of reaching and leaving too quickly.
Whether you are a seasoned missionary, student, or newly curious about missions, Reaching and Teaching will reveal ways you can be more faithful to what Christ has called and equipped you to do.
a clear call
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” -Matthew 28:19-20, ESV
considering crucial questions
How do we balance evangelism, discipleship, & limited resources?
Who should teach and train indigenous leaders?
What must we teach before we consider the work complete?
How do we serve faithfully in the midst of contemporary challenges such as orality?
What has Christ called us to do amongst the people groups of the world?
what others are saying
“This book is long overdue. I welcome its arrival. I pray for its implementation.”
- Daniel L. Akin
President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
“All mission-minded believers should read this book. All missionaries should put its principles into practice. All instructors should read and teach it.”
- David J. Hesselgrave, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Mission, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
“This book must be read by any serious person committed to the Great Commission.”
-R. Albert Mohler, Jr., Ph.D.
President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary