What is God's Mission in the World and How Do We Join It?

What does God's mission look like? Who is supposed to carry it outand how? Juan F. Martnez and Jamie Pitts lead us on an inquiry into God's mission in the world: what it is, what it is not, and who is invited to be part of it. If Jesus is truly God's mission incarnate, we need to look at what Jesus did and how he did it. Martnez helps readers understand what mission means, why Christians in the past have made missteps, and how we can learn from Christian communities that are spreading the good news of Jesus today. Doing mission in the way of Jesus may look different from what many assume, but it is a call that the church cannot afford to miss. The Jesus Way: Small Books of Radical Faith delve into big questions about God's work in the world. These concise, practical books are deeply rooted in Anabaptist theology. Crafted by a diverse community of internationally renowned scholars, pastors, and practitioners, The Jesus Way series helps readers deepen their faith in Christ and enliven their witness. Accessible Jesus-centered theology from an Anabaptist perspectiveDesigned for use by individual readers, small groups, and Christian education classesGlossary of terms and discussion and reflection questions in each volume Books in series: What Is the Bible and How Do We Understand It?Dennis R. Edwards[Fall 2019]Why Did Jesus Die and What Difference Does It Make?Michele Hershberger[Fall 2019]Why Do We Suffer and Where IsGod When We Do?Valerie G. Rempel[Spring 2020]What Is theTrinity and Why Does It Matter?Steve Dancause[Spring 2020]Who Are Our Enemies and How Do We Love Them?Hyung Jin Kim Sun[Summer 2020]What Is God's Mission in the World and How Do We Join It?Juan F. Martnez[Summer 2020]What Is the Church and Why Does It Exist?David Fitch[Fall 2020]What Does Justice Look Like and Why Does God Care about It?Judith and Colin McCartney[Fall 2020]What Is God's Kingdom and What Does Citizenship Look Like?Cesar Garca[Spring 2021]Who Was Jesus and What Does It Mean to Follow Him?Nancy Elizabeth Bedford[Spring 2021]