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MissionBooks.org

MissionBooks.org has offered missiology books from William Carey Publishing (fka William Carey Library) for Christian evangelical missions since 1969.

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  • Gift Card — Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them? Give them the gift of choice with a MissionBooks.org gift card. Gift cards are delivered by email and contain instructions to redeem them at checkout. Our gift cards have no additional processing fees.
  • I, Missionary — [DESCRIPTION] Robotic church planters? AI-driven missionary strategies? Avatar-based member care? I, Missionary is a collection of hypothetical short stories that explores some of the questions the global church is facing with the rapid rise of AI. Mission organizations, churches, and individuals are all trying to come to grips with these new technological realities—both the potential blessings and curses. But none of us have walked this road before. We need fresh language, examples, and categories. This book follows one fictional mission organization that is grappling with the complexity and seeming inevitability of technological advances. Decisions about AI-enabled tools raise questions such as: What can technology accomplish and where are its limits? What is the role of the Holy Spirit? And what does it mean to be human in a world where machines can imitate discipleship and relationships? While these questions don’t have easy answers, the church needs to be asking them today as we seek to make disciples of tomorrow. [/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]Reimagining Missions in an AI World[/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] Billy Coppedge[/CREDIT] [PAGES] 136 [/PAGES] [BINDING] Paperback [/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2026 [/PUBLISHYEAR][ENDORSEMENT2] In I, Missionary, Billy Coppedge offers the church something rare and necessary for this AI moment: not answers, but clarity. Through compelling narrative, he helps us see before telling us what to think, surfacing the deeper questions emerging at the intersection of technology, mission, and theological formation. This is not a book about resisting AI, nor is it an uncritical embrace. It is a call to discernment. As the pace of innovation accelerates, Coppedge gently and firmly re-centers us on what must not be lost: the incarnation, embodied presence, and Spirit-led wisdom. In a world increasingly shaped by abstraction and efficiency, he reminds us that God’s mission has always moved through people, relationships, and lived faith. There is an urgency in these pages. What are we becoming as we embrace the tools we are building? And how will the church remain faithful in the midst of it? This book lingers. And if we are attentive, it may reshape how we think about mission in the age of AI. Samuel E. ChiangSpecial Advisor to the Secretary General, World Evangelical Alliance, Ambassador, Global Pastoral Training Alliance [/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3] In I, Missionary, Billy Coppedge provides a powerfully disruptive method for approaching the impact of AI on the practice of ministry and mission. Using an engaging narrative approach, Coppedge demonstrates, with more effectiveness than many much longer treatises about AI, the real-world power of a theology of embodiment in an increasingly AI-driven world. Timothy C. Tennent, PhDMethodist Chair of Divinity, Missions and World Christianity, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University [/ENDORSEMENT3] [ENDORSEMENT4] Here is a fictional sci-fi type of book about a plausible AI future in missions that will immediately grab the reader’s wonder. Masterfully packed in short stories, the author forces one to think about the surreal (but maybe not unreal?) possible practical applications of AI to missions. Is the day coming when, among other AI helps, there will be avatars and bots in mission home offices and on the field? These almost unbelievable future possibilities are masterfully presented in narrative form, lending credence to futuristic possibilities that many today would consider unimaginable. Marvin J. NewellAuthor, Taking You Under My Skin: A Novel about Love, War and the Unreached, Ambassador at Large, Missio Nexus [/ENDORSEMENT4] [ENDORSEMENT5] Billy Coppedge’s I, Missionary kept me turning the pages with its vivid storytelling and twists. More importantly, it raised difficult questions—questions the author wisely leaves unanswered. Instead, Coppedge opens the door to a vital conversation that those of us in the missi
  • Nomadic Peoples — [DESCRIPTION] If you can't fit the church on the back of a camel, don't blame the camel! Across the world’s deserts, mountains, and high plateaus live millions rarely seen or understood. Nomads are often dismissed as technologically backward, resistant to change, or impossible to reach. But the real obstacle may not be the desert. It may be us. In overlooking nomads, the global church has neglected one of the last great strata of unreached peoples. Nomadic Peoples issues a clear and urgent call: The gospel is for nomads too, and the church must rethink its assumptions if it is to reach them. Drawing on six decades of firsthand experience, biblical reflection, and careful missiological research, Malcolm Hunter challenges conventional mission models shaped by settled, urban priorities. He uncovers the rich social fabric of nomadic life—marked by resilience, hospitality, interdependence, and communal wisdom. He argues that culturally appropriate churches can flourish among people on the move. This is a practical guide for reaching those who have long been overlooked. [/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]Why They Matter to God and to the Great Commission[/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] Malcolm Hunter [/CREDIT] [PAGES] 162 [/PAGES] [BINDING] Paperback [/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2026 [/PUBLISHYEAR] [ENDORSEMENT2] Which crop is best sown after the sun has gone down? The church." Like his thought-provoking maxim, Malcolm Hunter shows how mission to the nomads turns all our thinking upside down. A classic adventurer and an intrepid member of God's own special forces himself, he has written a book that is not only richly informative but challenging for all of us who live in the easy country of the developed world. Os GuinnessAuthor of The Call [/ENDORSEMENT2] [TOC] Foreword by Iain Pickett Introduction: The Church and God’s Unfinished Task Part 1: Getting to Know Nomads 1. Who Are Nomadic Pastoralists? 2. The Problems Facing Nomadic Pastoralists 3. The Challenges of Reaching Nomadic Pastoralists 4. The Spiritual World of Nomads Part 2: Nomads in the Story of God 5. God and the Nomads of Genesis 6. Israel Goes Down into Egypt 7. Lessons from Israel’s Wilderness Journey 8. Nomads in the New Testament Part 3: The Church for Nomads 9. Completing the Agenda for History 10. Identifying the Issues in Ministry to Nomadic Peoples 11. The Church for Nomads 12. Reaching the Last Frontier Conclusion: Nomads to the Rescue! Appendix: Equipment List for Missionaries to Nomads [/TOC]
  • Pray for the 31 — [DESCRIPTION] ONE IN FOUR people live in groups where they have no chance of hearing about Jesus before they die. We call these Frontier People Groups (FPGs). Nearly one billion people live in the 31 largest FPGs. This informative guide for these 31 largest FPGs will: • Open your heart and mind to the most neglected parts of the world. • Show you how the Holy Spirit is completing the conditions for Jesus’ return. Get your Pray for the 31 - Prayer Guide today! [/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]Prayer Guide[/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] A Coalition of Prayer and Mission Leaders [/CREDIT] [PAGES] 48 [/PAGES] [BINDING] saddlestitch [/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] Go31.org [/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2018 [/PUBLISHYEAR] [ISBN] 9780996965262 [/ISBN] [ENDORSEMENT1]Your informed prayers for these overlooked FPGs will: • Guide them—and you—closer to Father God. • Multiply God’s blessing in your own household. • Clarify your destiny for impacting nations.Robby Butlereditor for Stubborn Perseverance and the No Place Left saga [/ENDORSEMENT1] [TOC]ONE IN FOUR people live in groups where they have no chance of hearing about Jesus before they die.We call these Frontier People Groups (FPGs).Nearly one billion people live in the 31 largest FPGs.[/TOC]
  • To the Nations — [DESCRIPTION] Now Available for Preorder! Publication Date: October 27, 2026 God Doing the Extraordinary Through Ordinary Men and Women What does it look like to follow God to the nations? In a world where the call to missions can feel distant or reserved for a select few, To the Nations presents true stories of ordinary believers demonstrating extraordinary faith in some of the most challenging places on earth. These stories—told by contemporary missionaries from their fields of service—tell of adventure, challenge, sacrifice, and victory in taking the gospel to the nations. Each story is paired with a meaningful Scripture passage, making this book an ideal daily devotional for families and church groups. Inside, you will find: Miraculous protection in moments of danger, from wild animals to armed threats in hostile regions Unexpected provision in times of need, showing God’s care in everyday and extreme circumstances God’s presence in loneliness, suffering, and cross-cultural challenges These stories will inspire children, youth, and adults to dream of a life of purpose and significance, hearing from those who have answered the call. [/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]Modern-Day Stories of Faith, Courage, and Adventure[/SUBTITLE][PREORDER]10/27/26[/PREORDER][CREDIT] David J. Smith, editor [/CREDIT] [PAGES] 216 [/PAGES] [BINDING] Paperback [/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2026 [/PUBLISHYEAR][ENDORSEMENT2] While every believer is called to mission, there are those extraordinary few who have left the comfort of home to carry the gospel to the ends of the earth. I love that this book provides a front-row seat to their stories: raw, real, and full of God’s fingerprints. Page by page, I found my own faith stretched and my own calling sharpened. I believe you will read these stories and be reminded that the same God who moved in their lives is still moving in yours. Brian MosleyPresident, RightNow Media [/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3] A missionary who has served for thirty-two years in Southeast Asia was recently asked, “Why do you think so few American Christians are willing to go overseas as missionaries?” He replied without hesitation, “Fundamentally, I don’t think they trust God.” In the pages that follow, you will meet missionaries from around the world whose lives tell a different story. They bear witness to a deep and steady trust in the God who called them. They have trusted him through emotional strain, in raising their children far from home, in seasons of financial uncertainty, and in moments when they needed his protection most. Read their stories carefully. Let their testimony strengthen your own faith—and discover afresh that God is indeed worthy of our trust. Richard G. Lewis, DMissLewis Cross Cultural Training, Inc. [/ENDORSEMENT3][ENDORSEMENT4] This remarkable devotional provides a powerful glimpse into how God is actively at work in the lives of missionaries around the world. In an age when many shape their aspirations through the stories of others, this book beautifully conveys the profound fulfillment and joy that await those who respond to God’s call. Through these timely, real-life accounts, readers encounter the extraordinary ways God is using ordinary people who have courageously said yes to spreading the gospel. Julie GordonPresident, Children’s Medical MinistriesVice President, Beeline Wheelchairs International [/ENDORSEMENT4][ENDORSEMENT5] When David shared his idea for this book, I was so excited. As I work with God’s servants all around the world, daily I hear of the struggles and heartaches they face ministering cross-culturally. Usually, when one knows they are not the only one going through these hardships and hears how God made a way and brought others through similar circumstances, their heart can find comfort knowing God is always with them. Well, that is what this devotional book will do. It will confirm God is with those who serve him no matter where they are in th

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