Elliot Clark: Mission Affirmed

Mission Affirmed

Crossway, 2022

By Elliot Clark

WHO: Elliot Clark, a cross-cultural church planter who currently works with Training Leaders international. 

HE SAYS: “In my experience, our evangelical sensibilities that emphasize human powerlessness and God’s unmerited favor have, in some cases, inoculated us against the hope of pleasing God and receiving a recompense for our work.”

THE BIG IDEA: Using Paul’s writings as the foundation, this book explores what faithful gospel ministry looks like when God’s approval guides our ambition.

THE PROGRESSION: In eight chapters, the author looks at how the apostle Paul didn’t view missions as simply accomplishing a goal; he valued affirmation from God. This books helps equip local churches in the same way as they send out missionaries.

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