Missions Resources
Books, Websites, Magazines and other resources for Missionaries
ANTHROPOLOGICAL INSIGHTS FOR MISSIONARIES | PAUL HIEBERT
An expert anthropologist and missionary shares a wealth of practical insights into how to understand and communicate cross-culturally.
SERVING WITH EYES WIDE OPEN: DOING SHORT TERM MISSIONS WITH CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE | DAVID A. LIVERMORE
Short Term Mission Trips have grown exponentially in the recent past, but some suggest these trips do more harm than good. David Livermore exposes Western cultural assumptions, and helps short term teams embrace an attitude of humility, learning, and cultural respect to build lasting relationships and serve with cultural intelligence.
CHRISTIAN MISSION IN THE MODERN WORLD | JOHN STOTT
In this modern classic, John Stott shows how Christian mission responds to both physical and spiritual needs and incorporates evangelism as well as social action.
LET THE NATIONS BE GLAD!: THE SUPREMACY OF GOD IN MISSIONS | JOHN PIPER
An invaluable resource for missionaries, pastors, and lay people, this book illustrates what it means to do missions and shows that the call to mission is really a call to worship.
WALKING WITH THE POOR: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF TRANSFORMATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | BRYANT L. MYERS
Myers shares a framework for Christian mission and transformation that encompasses biblical theology and best practices from the international development community. This is a key work on holistic transformation and development among the poor.
THE MISSION OF GOD’S PEOPLE: A BIBLICAL THEOLOGY OF THE CHURCH’S MISSION | CHRISTOPHER J.H. WRIGHT
Wright provides a fascinating overview of the biblical story and how God calls and engages His people in mission. An eye-opening work for church members and church leaders, this is biblical theology at its best. Beautifully written, the book speaks clearly and passionately to God’s heart for His people and His world.
Greg Mathias
Former IMB Missionary, Associate Director
Center for Great Commission Studies, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Typically small books loom large in my life. by Robertson McQuilkin is such a book. When it comes to missions, this small, impactful book has remained a favorite of mine over the years. McQuilkin writes about three loves that motivate us to engage God’s mission among the nations. These loves are the love of self, love of others, and love of God. In just over one hundred pages, he wakes believers up to the lost, and encourages all believers to actively find their roles in the fulfillment of the Great Commission. It continues to 
