The thrust of the message of this book is that the individual Christian, who walks daily under the guidance and discipline of the Holy Spirit, studies and obeys daily the word of God in the Bible, will not succumb to the corruption at the workplace or at home. Rather, the person will become an instrument of righteousness for the edification and constructive development of their community and nation. In the Bible, we read about Daniel, Joseph, Esther, and other professionals who were a blessing to their respective societies as the Lord used them because they walked with Him irrespective of their circumstances and behaviours of people around them. Today, the Lord is calling us to become Daniels, Josephs and Esthers so that He will use us in righteousness to exalt our corners of His world, that is our communities and nations, to the glory of His Name. That is the challenge of the book.

"Equipping Christians for Kingdom Purpose in Their Work: This book unpacks a strategy for anyone in ministry to disciple churchgoers in how to effectively live out their faith with their work. With short, readable chapters filled with case studies, examples, and practical resources, readers will learn how to equip others to fulfill their kingdom purpose in their work"--

What's a cross-cultural discipler? It's someone who crosses distinct cultural barriers--whether at home or abroad--to share the gospel and develop other effective Christian disciples. Think of the apostle Paul who was born into a Jewish heritage but preached in Greece and Rome among other places, or modern day missionaries, both short-term and long-term, who bravely go where God sends them despite the challenges of language and lifestyle differences when they get there. Called to Reach is a much-needed book of encouragement and training for cross-cultural disciplers new and old. Based on the authors' dynamic experiences, it defines seven characteristics that best enhance the effectiveness of disciplers in overcoming cultural barriers and emphasizes the importance of personally growing in spiritual maturity with every outreach opportunity. Throughout, Jesus is presented as the model cross-cultural discipler, for He left the culture of Heaven to disciple us in our earthly culture.

This addition to an acclaimed series brings cutting-edge research to bear on a topic of perennial interest: making disciples. The book looks at disciple-making from multiple cultures to help readers discover contextual approaches that are culturally relevant and biblically faithful. It emphasizes methods that are especially effective with contemporary converts and includes practical examples from around the world. Each chapter includes sidebars, discussion questions, an activity for discipling, and a case study. An appendix contains further suggestions and exercises for instructors.