Spirituality and Religion

Biblical Theology of Missions: The Church in Mission Today, Volume-7

By Dr. Venkat Potana

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In this book, Biblical Theology of Missions: The Church in Mission Today, Volume–7," the author, Dr. Venkat Potana, presents a compelling vision of the church’s calling in a rapidly changing world. Blending biblical theology, contemporary mission realities, and pastoral insight, this volume demonstrates that mission is not merely a program of the church but the very heartbeat of its existence. Addressing themes such as discipleship, justice, urban ministry, digital communication, global Christianity, and persecution, the book remains deeply rooted in the gospel while speaking with clarity and urgency to the challenges of the twenty-first century.

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GenreSpirituality and Religion

Length3 hrs 50 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateJan 5, 2021

LanguageEnglish

1Welcome Note

25The Church and Public Engagement

2About the Book

26Holistic Mission

3Preface

27CHAPTER 4 — URBAN MISSION

4INTRODUCTION

28Cities in Biblical History

5CHAPTER 1 — NATURE OF THE CHURCH

29Urbanization and the Modern World

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6Biblical Foundations of the Church

30Paul’s Urban Mission Strategy

7The Church as the People of God

31Challenges of Urban Ministry

8The Church as the Body of Christ

32Opportunity Within Diversity

9The Church as Temple of the Spirit

33Church Planting in Urban Contexts

10The Church and the Kingdom

34CHAPTER 5 — DIGITAL AND GLOBAL MISSION

11Missional Ecclesiology

35Globalization and the Changing World

12CHAPTER 2 — EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP

36Digital Communication and the Gospel

13The Biblical Meaning of Evangelism

37Opportunities in Digital Mission

14Evangelism in the Ministry of Jesus

38Dangers of Digital Culture

15Evangelism in Acts

39Theology of Presence in Digital Context

16Discipleship as Lifelong Formation

40Global Christianity and Mission Partnerships

17Disciple-Making and Community

41CHAPTER 6 — MISSION IN PERSECUTION

18Challenges in Contemporary Evangelism

42Persecution in Biblical History

19Integrating Evangelism and Discipleship

43Theology of Suffering

20CHAPTER 3 — SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

44Witness Through Endurance

21Justice and Compassion in Scripture

45Global Persecution Today

22Human Dignity and the Image of God

46The Church Underground

23Poverty and Economic Brokenness

47Hope Beyond Suffering

24Racism, Oppression, and Reconciliation

48CONCLUSION

About the author

Dr. Venkat Potana

Dr. Venkat Potana is a professor, pastor, theologian, missiologist, and author with over 30 years of ministry experience across India and the United States. He holds a Ph.D. in Theology and Missiology, along with advanced studies in intercultural studies, philosophy, social work, and divinity. He has trained and mentored thousands of students, pastors, and leaders globally. Dr. Potana has authored more than 50 books on theology, missions, family, and discipleship, and continues to serve through teaching, writing, and itinerant ministry based in Dallas, Texas.View all by Dr. Venkat Potana