__Embracing Our Common Identity in a Changing World__   
"Plenty of books discuss the process of globalization and the related spread of Christianity to all corners of the world. But I don't think any other book has presented these stories within the framework of family--the Christian family worldwide and the broader human family. The authors ask what would happen if Christians actually took seriously the language of brotherhood and sisterhood. How would we seek to change ourselves and change the world? Our Global Families is a thoughtful, provocative, and deeply rewarding book."  
--__Philip Jenkins__, Baylor University; author of The Next Christendom   
"Todd Johnson and Cindy Wu have usefully underscored the great fact of Christianity's dramatic recent spread around the world. But they have also gone further with sage writing about what should be done with this fact. Their insights, cautions, wise words, careful theology, and practical advice make for a book that deserves careful attention from a wide readership."  
--__Mark A. Noll__, University of Notre Dame; author of From Every Tribe and Nation: A Historian's Discovery of the Global Christian Story  
  
"For years we have read statistics about the rise of the global church, but here we have a stellar introduction to these realities that makes this phenomenon personal. Behind the numbers we are discovering the family of God in new and profound ways. At a time when we often hear stories of how divided the world and the church are, it is refreshing to discover this deeper connectedness that is emerging in the church. Our Global Families is the best introduction to global Christianity you will find. I heartily recommend it."  
--__Timothy C. Tennent__, Asbury Theological Seminary  
  
"Johnson and Wu have presented world Christianity in all of its diversity, pointing the way to greater unity in hospitality and grace. More than just a description, this volume outlines ways forward for Christians to make a difference in a world filled with poverty and despair."  
--__Scott W. Sunquist__, School of Intercultural Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary  
  
Includes the latest research from the Center for the Study of Global Christianity

__Todd M. Johnson__ (PhD, William Carey International University) is director of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity and associate professor of global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. __Cindy M. Wu__ (MA, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) has served in various church-planting contexts and lives in Houston, Texas.

As Christians, we belong to not only a diverse global Christian family but also a diverse human family. Todd Johnson, a noted expert on global Christianity and world missions trends, and Cindy Wu show how divisions within these families work against our desire to bring about positive change in the world. They provide an overview of global Christian identity, exploring how we can be faithful to our own tradition while engaging Christians across denominations and be better informed as we work with people of other religions. The book utilizes the latest research data on global Christianity and world religions and includes tables, graphs, charts, and end-of-chapter discussion questions.

Utilizing the latest research data, this book shows how we can better connect with our global Christian family to bring about positive change in the world.

__Contents__   
Our Global Families: Introduction __Part One: Our Changing World__ 1. Meet Your Global Christian Family  
2. Meet your Global Human Family  
3. It's a Small World, after All  
__Part Two: Our Changing Identity__ 4. We Are Family  
5. We Are Global  
6. We Are Local  
__Part Three: Our Changing Relationships__ 7. Solidarity with Christians  
8. Solidarity with Others  
9. Love Thy Neighbor  
__Part Four: Changing Our World__ 10. What We Can't Do  
11. What We Can Do  
Conclusion  
Small Group Discussion Questions

\["For Christians seeking to understand global diversity", "Uncovers divisions hindering our collective mission", "You will learn to engage across traditions and religions"\]

This eBook explores our diverse global Christian family and how to engage positively with others.

Johnson, Todd M. ;Wu, Cindy M.

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Endorsements

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Our Global Families

Part One: Our Changing World

1. Meet Your Global Christian Family

2. Meet Your Global Human Family

3. It's a Small World, after All

Part Two: Our Changing Identity

4. We Are Family

5. We Are Global

6. We Are Local

Part Three: Our Changing Relationships

7. Solidarity with Christians

8. Solidarity with Others

9. Love Thy Neighbor

Part Four: Changing Our World

10. What We Can't Do

11. What We Can Do

Conclusion

Small Group Discussion Guide

Notes

Index

Back Cover

\["For Christians seeking global community and connection", "Explores how to embrace shared identity in diversity", "You will foster unity and make a positive impact worldwide"\]

This book helps Christians connect with their global family for impactful change.

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