Linda P. Saunders (PhD, Columbia International University) is an Adjunct Professor of Intercultural Communication and Cultural Anthropology at Liberty University. Previously, she spent nineteen years in cross-cultural ministry in Venezuela. She co-edited Reading Hebrews Missiologically. Gregory Mathias (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is Associate professor of Global Missions, and Director of the Global Mission Center at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Previously, he served in cross-cultural ministry in the Middle East. Edward L. Smither (PhD, University of Wales; PhD, University of Pretoria) is Professor of Intercultural Studies and History of Global Christianity and Dean of the School of Missions and Intercultural Ministry at Columbia International University. His recent works include Mission as Hospitality: Imitating the Hospitable God in Mission and Christian Mission: A Concise Global History.
Partnering with humility and grace in God's great global mission, this book is an extraordinary collection that provides both dreams and innovative approaches for mission education in the contemporary world. With regional sensitivity and awareness of shifting realities, this text is highly recommended for all those training leaders for global cross-cultural engagement.-Perry Shaw, Author, Transforming Theological Education S. J. Harris's quote, ""The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows,"" serves as an invitation for theologians and missiologists to revisit how education and missionary work intersect in our dynamic world. This perspective encourages the global church to extend its vision outward, using these ""windows"" to engage more effectively as it carries out the Great Commission. This volume is a commendable step towards realizing this aspiration.-Rev Riad Kassis, PhD, International Director, Langham Partnership The present monograph is filled with outstanding articles and case studies that explore the intricate relationship between education and mission. The seasoned scholars contributing to it have introduced ideas that provoke reevaluation of conventional approaches to mission education within theological institutions. Furthermore, they have delineated methods and resources tailored to meet the needs of individuals currently engaged in missionary work or aspiring to enter the field. This volume is highly recommended for its insightful content. -Frew Tamrat, PhD, Principal, Evangelical Theological College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia