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Denis Lane

Author of Preach the Word

26 Works 374 Members 5 Reviews

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Includes the names: Lane Denis, ed. by Denis Lane

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6 reviews
$5
While cyberspace and concorde jets have made the world so small that East and West meet regularly, when it comes to understanding one another, the two worlds are as far apart as ever. This book deals in broad strokes with the major differences in the mindsets of the two groups, not to encourage prejudice, but to evaluate these world views.
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No generation has ever faced world needs on the scale that we face them today, and the burning question as to how these needs can best be met. In this book, Denis Lane, (then) Overseas Director of OMF, has aimed not to contribute to a theoretical discussion, but to show how one missionary society has faced the issues in practice.

He first sets out the principles motivating OMF's thinking on social action, and then illustrates from such diverse situations as Cambodian refugee camps, show more downtrodden tribal people, alcoholics and students of agriculture, how these principles have led to widespread involvement in the needs of the whole person. show less
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How do we start an indigenous mission? What policies to we need to think through? How can we give pastoral care to our missionaries? These are some of the questions Denis Lane is answering in his practical and helpful book.

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26
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374
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Rating
3.9
Reviews
5
ISBNs
29
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