Reviving Mission - by Linson Daniel & Jon Hietbrink & Eric Rafferty (Paperback)

About the Book

God is leading us into a new season of renewal and revival. Apostolic mission leaders Linson Daniel, Jon Hietbrink, and Eric Rafferty invite us into everyday mission in the way of Jesus with this integrative model that brings together spirituality, calling, and formation to equip the whole community to encounter God's movement in fresh ways.

Book Synopsis

God is leading us into a new season of renewal and revival. Apostolic mission leaders Linson Daniel, Jon Hietbrink, and Eric Rafferty invite us into everyday mission in the way of Jesus with this integrative model that brings together spirituality, calling, and formation to equip the whole community to encounter God's movement in fresh ways.

Review Quotes

"Reviving Mission is a fresh, innovative integration of spiritual formation and holistic missiology pointing us to something bigger that's going on all around us--a fresh move of God in our time! Drawing us into practical rhythms that invite us to encounter God, Reviving Mission seeks to normalize a 'movement posture.' Demonstrating that God can and does move in power anywhere and everywhere, the authors call us to a fresh hope for revival and awakening at this cultural moment. This is a must-read for anyone passionate about cultural transformation, movement, and revival."

--R. York Moore, CEO of the Coalition for Christian Outreach

"Reviving Mission is a fresh, innovative integration of spiritual formation and holistic missiology pointing us to something bigger that's going on all around us-a fresh move of God in our time! Drawing us into practical rhythms that invite us to encounter God, Reviving Mission seeks to normalize a 'movement posture.' Demonstrating that God can and does move in power anywhere and everywhere, the authors call us to a fresh hope for revival and awakening at this cultural moment. This is a must-read for anyone passionate about cultural transformation, movement, and revival."

"A must-read primer for any ministry leader hoping to be better equipped and empowered. Reviving Mission offers much-needed postures and practical tools that will not only revive your mission but also your faith. God is doing something new!"

"A must-read primer for any ministry leader hoping to be better equipped and empowered. Reviving Mission offers much-needed postures and practical tools that will not only revive your mission but also your faith. God is doing something new!"

--Tom Lin, president and CEO of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA

"God is on the move and doing a new thing in our fast-changing world. Reviving Mission is full of practical insights and thoughtful reflections from seasoned Christian leaders that apply to all who want to understand God's work for our times and wrestle with the challenges of living out their faith. A must-read for all serious Christians everywhere."

"God is on the move and doing a new thing in our fast-changing world. Reviving Mission is full of practical insights and thoughtful reflections from seasoned Christian leaders that apply to all who want to understand God's work for our times and wrestle with the challenges of living out their faith. A must-read for all serious Christians everywhere."

--Sam George, global catalyst for diasporas with the Lausanne Movement and author of Sharing Jesus with Hindus

"Guiding us beyond immature triumphalism and reactive disillusionment, Linson Daniel, Jon Hietbrink, and Eric Rafferty give us a renewed vision for mission with their wise and practical book. Yes, as they argue, mission must be revived, avoiding the political distortions and cultural mistakes of the past, made alive for everyday life with the real presence of Jesus! Their holistic vision is both good news for communities that we are sent to and for all those who are sent. A wonderful and much-needed resource!"

"Guiding us beyond immature triumphalism and reactive disillusionment, Linson Daniel, Jon Hietbrink, and Eric Rafferty give us a renewed vision for mission with their wise and practical book. Yes, as they argue, mission must be revived, avoiding the political distortions and cultural mistakes of the past, made alive for everyday life with the real presence of Jesus! Their holistic vision is both good news for communities that we are sent to and for all those who are sent. A wonderful and much-needed resource!"

--Daniel D. Lee, academic dean of the Asian American Center at Fuller Theological Seminary and author of Doing Asian American Theology

"If you want to turn from cynicism to wonder, read this book! Linson Daniel, Jon Hietbrink, and Eric Rafferty testify to how God is at work in our world through those who seek him. Understanding the 4E framework illustrated in Reviving Mission transfers mission from professionals to everyday Christ-followers. This is a kairos moment: as we look toward God's future, anticipating it in the present, we can participate with the God of history in creating a future filled with unshakable joy!"

"If you want to turn from cynicism to wonder, read this book! Linson Daniel, Jon Hietbrink, and Eric Rafferty testify to how God is at work in our world through those who seek him. Understanding the 4E framework illustrated in Reviving Mission transfers mission from professionals to everyday Christ-followers. This is a kairos moment: as we look toward God's future, anticipating it in the present, we can participate with the God of history in creating a future filled with unshakable joy!"

--JR Woodward, national director of the V3 Movement, author of Creating a Missional Culture and The Scandal of Leadership, and coauthor with Dan White Jr., of The Church as Movement

"Is God doing a new thing? Linson Daniel, Jon Hietbrink, and Eric Rafferty dare to say that he is! And they are correct. In Reviving Mission, they invite the reader into a renewed wonder and enchantment of a God who is moving toward creation and inviting it into the intimate love of God. This book made me want to be a missionary again. Not somewhere else, but right here."

"Is God doing a new thing? Linson Daniel, Jon Hietbrink, and Eric Rafferty dare to say that he is! And they are correct. In Reviving Mission, they invite the reader into a renewed wonder and enchantment of a God who is moving toward creation and inviting it into the intimate love of God. This book made me want to be a missionary again. Not somewhere else, but right here."

--A.J. Swoboda, associate professor of Bible and theology at Bushnell University in Eugene, Oregon, and author of The Gift of Thorns

"The missional frame of this book--encounter, explore, empower, establish--is so helpful in starting and sustaining flourishing communities of faith. This is the way to do it! And the stories the authors share offer much inspiration and hope that God is still on the move today. If you want practical ways to jump in and be a part of what God is doing in the world, read this book."

--James Choung, vice president of strategy and innovation of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA, and coauthor with Ryan Pfeiffer, of Longing for Revival

"The missional frame of this book-encounter, explore, empower, establish-is so helpful in starting and sustaining flourishing communities of faith. This is the way to do it! And the stories the authors share offer much inspiration and hope that God is still on the move today. If you want practical ways to jump in and be a part of what God is doing in the world, read this book."

"This book is a well-written exploration of contemporary mission in culturally diverse, post-Christian contexts. It is not just a good example of robust but accessible theological reflection, it is also grounded in the living experience of the authors. Good stuff!"

"This book is a well-written exploration of contemporary mission in culturally diverse, post-Christian contexts. It is not just a good example of robust but accessible theological reflection, it is also grounded in the living experience of the authors. Good stuff!"

--Alan Hirsch, author of The Forgotten Ways and The Shaping of Things to Come and founder of Forge Missional Training Network and the Movement Leaders Collective

"This book is for those who hunger for renewal and long to see God's renewing work spill out beyond the walls of the church. Combining hope-driven inspiration and practical solutions, Reviving Mission is a wonderful resource that will equip and encourage the priesthood of all believers for our God-given mission in the world."

"This book is for those who hunger for renewal and long to see God's renewing work spill out beyond the walls of the church. Combining hope-driven inspiration and practical solutions, Reviving Mission is a wonderful resource that will equip and encourage the priesthood of all believers for our God-given mission in the world."

--Mark Sayers, senior pastor of Red Church in Melbourne, Australia, author of Reappearing Church and A Non-Anxious Presence, and the co-host of the Rebuilders Podcast

"While some missional literature sounds grave warnings about the parlous state of the church today, Reviving Mission is rooted in an infectious optimism about the unfurling of the kingdom and the church's role in it. The authors believe God is up to something, and their book is a clarion call for us to take our place in the new season he is stirring up around the world. Inspiring and practical."

"While some missional literature sounds grave warnings about the parlous state of the church today, Reviving Mission is rooted in an infectious optimism about the unfurling of the kingdom and the church's role in it. The authors believe God is up to something, and their book is a clarion call for us to take our place in the new season he is stirring up around the world. Inspiring and practical."

--Michael Frost, founder of the Tinsley Institute at Morling College in Sydney, Australia, and coauthor with Christiana Rice, of To Alter Your World

About the Author

Eric Rafferty is the associate national director of chapter planting at InterVarsity, where he coaches, trains, and creates resources for students and campus ministers to start new ministries on college campuses across the United States and around the world. He earned his MA in missional church movements from Wheaton College, and he serves as the director of groups ministry at his local church, One Hope Benson. He lives in Omaha, Nebraska, with his wife, Stacy, and their three children.

Jon Hietbrink is a vice president at InterVarsity, where he helps to cultivate missional movements on campuses across the country. He's one of the founders of the EveryCampus coalition, earned his MA in missional church movements from Wheaton College, and loves hiking in creation and traveling to new places. He lives in the Midwest with his wife, Stephanie, and their two Gen Z kids.

Linson Daniel is associate pastor at METRO Church, located in both Farmers Branch and Frisco, Texas. He is a senior adviser to InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA and the South Asian American ministry adviser at Fuller Theological Seminary's Asian American Center. He is a coauthor of Learning Our Names and lives in Dallas with his wife and two children.