Rethinking Missio Dei Among Evangelical Churches in an Eastern European Orthodox

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Ubeivolc evaluates various missionary approaches from the Evangelical and Orthodox perspective. Reconciling each he provides a platform to introduce a new missionary paradigm for Eastern European Evangelical churches.

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Following a paradigm shift in his own personal understanding of mission, Vladimir Ubeivolc proposes the adoption of mission principles based on missio Dei to meet the social and spiritual needs of people in Moldova. Biblically grounded and insightful, the lessons to be learned from this book apply far beyond Eastern Europe. Dr Ubeivolc uses his knowledge from six years of research, twenty years of pastoral ministry and a lifetime of experience to summarize the landscape of the Moldovan Evangelical and Orthodox churches and their historical approaches to mission. His evaluation emphasizes the need for a biblical foundation to mission for Eastern European Evangelical churches. This book's message is a timely, scholarly reminder of the need to pursue holistic mission if the church of Jesus Christ is to be an authentic and effective vessel to bring transformation to people's lives and society.

Author Biography

VLADIMIR UBEIVOLC was born in 1972. His father was a member of the Communist Party in the USSR and his mother was an evangelical Christian. Vladimir became a Christian at the age of 22 and later graduated with a BTh from Saint-Petersburg Christian University. He then earned an MA from TCM International Institute for Biblical Studies and a PhD from the University of Wales. He taught different disciplines in various colleges and universities in post-Soviet countries. Vladimir is an ordained pastor. Being a social activist and reflective practitioner, he has led a number of NGOs and platforms in Moldova and other Eastern European countries. Together with his wife Yulia they raise their daughter, Anna.

Review

Dr Ubeivolc's book is an excellent introduction to mission theology and practice in the Eastern European Post-Soviet setting. Based on solid academic reflections and expert knowledge of the evangelistic practices of Christian churches encountering each other in mission, the book offers invaluable insights into the missiological conceptualizations and paradigms of mission engagement in a culturally Orthodox context. Grounded in the particular context of mission encounters in Moldova and in the erudite use of the over-arching concept of missio Dei, the author explores resources of, and argues persuasively for, a holistic ecumenical cooperation in common gospel-witness to the transforming presence of God in the contemporary social and spiritual realities of life. I commend this richly textured work to academics and scholars-practitioners seeking to understand mission in times of momentous transition in Eastern Europe. Parush R. Parushev Senior Research Fellow, International Baptist Theological Study Centre, Amsterdam, Netherlands The concept of missio Dei has not been well known in the context of the former Soviet Union. Vladimir Ubeivolc has presented it here not only as a key concept for mission, but also as a central point at which the evangelical and orthodox dialogue can take place. As mission has often been a divisive issue between the different traditions, this research is a turning point and marks out a better way of understanding and appreciating each other in light of the mission of God. Opening this book, the reader will appreciate the perspective offered and the ground proposed for continuing what mission is and church in mission needs to be. Peter Penner Director of Advanced Studies, Professor for Mission and New Testament, Haus Edelweiss Campus, TCM International Institute

Details ISBN1783681047 Author Vladimir Ubeivolc Pages 338 Language English ISBN-10 1783681047 ISBN-13 9781783681044 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-09-14 Imprint Langham Monographs Place of Publication Carlisle Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 274.7 Illustrations black & white illustrations UK Release Date 2016-09-14 AU Release Date 2016-09-14 NZ Release Date 2016-09-14 Publisher Langham Publishing Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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