A World History of Christianity

A World History of Christianity. Adrian Hastings, Editor, William B. Eerdmans, Grand Rapids MI, 1999. ISBN 0-8028-4875-3. This superb textbook provides the first genuinely global one-volume study of the rise and development of the Christian faith. Written by an international team of specialists, A World History of Christianity takes seriously the geographical diversity of the Christian story. Extensive chapters cover not only the development of Christianity in the West -- the only perspective offered by most studies -- but also extensively discuss the spread and impact of Christianity in Latin America, Africa, India, the Orient, and Australasia. Each chapter focuses on what matters most in the specific time and place covered, ensuring that readers are introduced to the major themes -- social, theological, political, and cultural -- that together constitute Christianity's role in world history.

Resource Categories

• Discipleship development
  • Getting to know Jesus
  • Getting to know Christianity
  • Discipleship instruction
  • Spiritual Formation
• Evangelism
  • Articulating our faith
  • Sharing our witness
  • Community of Christ missionary resources
• Starting new groups/congregations
• Congregational leadership
• Worship
• Christian education
• Children and Youth Ministry
• Bridging ministry (outreach to people who have become separated from the church)
• Hospitality Ministry
• Community/Neighborhood Involvement
• Internet ministry
• Skills acquisition
• Natural Church Development
• International Christianity