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The sacred-secular divide permeates our churches, our seminaries, and our lives. By perpetuating the false belief that there are some areas of life that are not important to God, some callings that are second-class, and some spheres of society that are not worth engaging, the sacred-secular divide diminishes our understanding of God, discipleship, missiology, and the gospel itself. Seeking to liberate the global church from the power of this dichotomy, Whole-Life Mission for the Whole Church provides theological educators with the tools they need to combat the sacred-secular divide in the very realm where it is so often generated: the classroom. Filled with contributions from practitioners around the world, this book contains a wealth of insight into both the nature of the problem and the possibilities for its solution. The approaches suggested here are biblically rooted, contextually appropriate, and experientially tested, offering an excellent resource for educators desiring to transform their institutional cultures, curriculums, and classrooms into environments that envision, empower, and liberate the whole church for its role in the mission of God.

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This book gives a timely reality check on the sacred-secular divide in the Christian church as well as theological institutions which prepare Christians for the Great Commission in the world. Clement Mook-Soo Chia, PhD Principal, Singapore Bible College Overcoming the sacred-secular divide in theological colleges involves a close look at the culture of the seminary. This book stresses the importance of whole of life discipleship, and how this should extend to all believers as they are salt and light wherever they live and work. James Dalziel, PhD Australian College of Theology, Sydney, Australia Here is a book that seeks to dismantle an invisible, insidious wall, one that has restricted Christians from joyously whooping into the wide open spaces of life and service in the kingdom. The global aspects of this wall as presented here will both caution readers against indifference and motivate them into action. Havilah Dharamraj, PhD South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies, Bangolore, India This is an impressive and important work. Like the church, theological education in service of the church needs to be always reforming. This book is truly a fine resource in this ongoing task. Simo Frestadius, PhD Dean of Research, Regents Theological College, West Malvern, UK In dissecting the problem of the sacred-secular divide, the various authors helpfully identify a pathway towards addressing it through a reimagining of theological education of pastors and teachers. Ian Hussey, PhD Malyon Theological College, Brisbane, Australia This book links two crucial aspects in the life of the church - the effective training of ministers and the need to encourage all God's people to live out their faith in everyday life. Add in an international dimension which brings the conversation into a worldwide arena, and what emerges is a brilliant, engaging and practical book that will inspire and challenge theological educators. Rt Revd Emma Ineson, PhD Bishop of Penrith This book identifies and addresses the urgent need for fundamental change in theological colleges and seminaries, to empower and enable the church to fulfil its call to the mission of God. This book lays a firm foundation biblically and historically, and includes practical ideas representing a global conversation. Kara Martin Lecturer, Alphacrucis College, Sydney, Australia Our dynamically changing world desperately needs fruitful disciples in every sphere. This book is a must-read if you want to see change, and especially if you are in theological education and you want to play your part. Dr. Lindsay McMillan Managing Director, Reventure Limited Asking good questions is one thing, but the strength of this book is that it also offers clear, compelling answers, based on solid theological foundations and drawn from a diverse range of global practitioners. The result is a practical manifesto for re-envisioning theological education to serve God's mission in the world. Patrick Mitchel, PhD Irish Bible Institute, Dublin, Republic of Ireland This book is packed with fresh ideas, trenchant challenges and global insights which can help raise up Christian leaders able to form missionary disciples. The Rt Revd Philip North Bishop of Burnley, UK This is a must-read book for those committed to theological education that prepares for a whole life perspective on God's mission in God's world. Elizabeth Sendek Fundacion Universitaria Seminario Biblico de Colombia, Medellin, Colombia

"This book gives a timely reality check on the sacred-secular divide in the Christian church as well as theological institutions which prepare Christians for the Great Commission in the world. Clement Mook-Soo Chia, PhD Principal, Singapore Bible College Overcoming the sacred-secular divide in theological colleges involves a close look at the culture of the seminary. This book stresses the importance of whole of life discipleship, and how this should extend to all believers as they are salt and light wherever they live and work. James Dalziel, PhD Australian College of Theology, Sydney, Australia Here is a book that seeks to dismantle an invisible, insidious wall, one that has restricted Christians from joyously whooping into the wide open spaces of life and service in the kingdom. The global aspects of this wall as presented here will both caution readers against indifference and motivate them into action. Havilah Dharamraj, PhD South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies, Bangolore, India This is an impressive and important work. Like the church, theological education in service of the church needs to be ""always reforming."" This book is truly a fine resource in this ongoing task. Simo Frestadius, PhD Dean of Research, Regents Theological College, West Malvern, UK In dissecting the problem of the sacred-secular divide, the various authors helpfully identify a pathway towards addressing it through a reimagining of theological education of pastors and teachers. Ian Hussey, PhD Malyon Theological College, Brisbane, Australia This book links two crucial aspects in the life of the church - the effective training of ministers and the need to encourage all God's people to live out their faith in everyday life. Add in an international dimension which brings the conversation into a worldwide arena, and what emerges is a brilliant, engaging and practical book that will inspire and challenge theological educators. Rt Revd Emma Ineson, PhD Bishop of Penrith This book identifies and addresses the urgent need for fundamental change in theological colleges and seminaries, to empower and enable the church to fulfil its call to the mission of God. This book lays a firm foundation biblically and historically, and includes practical ideas representing a global conversation. Kara Martin Lecturer, Alphacrucis College, Sydney, Australia Our dynamically changing world desperately needs fruitful disciples in every sphere. This book is a must-read if you want to see change, and especially if you are in theological education and you want to play your part. Dr. Lindsay McMillan Managing Director, Reventure Limited Asking good questions is one thing, but the strength of this book is that it also offers clear, compelling answers, based on solid theological foundations and drawn from a diverse range of global practitioners. The result is a practical manifesto for re-envisioning theological education to serve God's mission in the world. Patrick Mitchel, PhD Irish Bible Institute, Dublin, Republic of Ireland This book is packed with fresh ideas, trenchant challenges and global insights which can help raise up Christian leaders able to form missionary disciples. The Rt Revd Philip North Bishop of Burnley, UK This is a must-read book for those committed to theological education that prepares for a whole life perspective on God's mission in God's world. Elizabeth Sendek Fundación Universitaria Seminario Bíblico de Colombia, Medellín, Colombia"

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MARK GREENE is Mission Champion for the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, having served as Executive Director for twenty-one years. A pioneer for everyday mission and discipleship, Mark has written and spoken widely in the cause of empowering all God's people for dynamic, fruitful relationship with Christ in all of life. IAN SHAW is CEO of the Opal Trust, a Christian ministry which serves churches in the Majority World through resourcing them with Bibles, evangelical books, and literature. He has spent over twenty years in leadership positions in theological education, including as Provost of Union School of Theology, Bridgend, Wales, and Associate International Director of Langham Scholars.

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