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Integrity, Viability, and Accountability Perhaps there is no greater challenge in missions than money. Paul reminds us, ""For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man"" (2 Cor. 8:21). Money sufficient to assure the viability of one's life work carries with it an insidious ethical virus that can easily infect the integrity and accountability of its stewards. Missions and Money provides a unique level of credibility and transparency as it calls for evangelicals to reevaluate their relationship with money, both personally and corporately. Global case studies, workshops, and testimonials cover a broad range of topics such as: Misalignment between fiscal theology and practice Environmental stewardship, community development, and business as mission Mobilization, fundraising practices, and ""faith financing"" Short-term missions, patronage, and dependency Power dynamics and structural injustice Missions and Money was not written by experts in the fields of investment, money management, or fundraising, but by men and women whose calling as missionaries, pastors, and administrators has brought them face-to-face with the complex, real-life issues involving the intersection of money and ministry. Read on and be challenged to change.

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Here you will be equipped to address--rather than to avoid--the often-hidden financial element of mission work. May we come away from reading this book with new perspectives and approaches to share within the church and with boldness to change. Laura S. Meitzner Yoder, PhD, Director and John Stott Chair of Human Needs and Global Resources; Professor of Environmental Studies, Wheaton College This book provides unique insights and perspectives into the multifaceted challenges entailed in the use and abuse of money in contexts of missionary service. Jesse N. K. Mugambi, PhD, FKNAS, EBS - Professor Emeritus of Philosophy & Religious Studies, Nairobi University, Nairobi, Kenya

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Jonathan J. Bonk is Research Professor of Mission at Boston University, President of the GMLF, and has been actively involved with the KGMLF since its inception. Michel G. Distefano is an independent scholar, KGMLF editor, and former instructor of Hebrew Bible and ancient Near Eastern religions at McGill University. J. Nelson Jennings has served as Mission Pastor, Consultant, and International Liaison for Onnuri Church since 2015.

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