{"product_id":"the-vanishing-ministry-in-the-21st-century-calling-a-new-generation-to-lifetime-service-paperback","title":"The Vanishing Ministry in the 21st Century: Calling a New Generation to Lifetime Service - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWoodrow Kroll\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTom Brokaw labeled them the \"Greatest Generation\", and for decades the vision and commitment of the World War II generation have changed the world. Christian ministries have flourished, and the gospel has circled the globe because of the lifelong service of the faithful believers in that generation. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut times--and generations--have changed. Today's inheritors of the Great Commission are not signing up for vocations in Christian service at anywhere near the rate as their immediate predecessors. Given this alarming trend-coupled with aggressive evangelization by other world religions-what's the future of the worldwide movement of the gospel message? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this updated and revised edition, Dr. Kroll provides a careful overview and able assessment of the condition of Christian ministries. He offers a penetrating look at the current state of vocational Christian ministry and the changes we're making--and not making-around the world. He gives praise for progress made during the last decade and issues a renewed call for ongoing change \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTom Brokaw labeled them the Greatest Generation, and for decades the vision and commitment of the World War II generation have changed the world. Christian ministries have flourished, and the gospel has circled the globe because of the lifelong service of the faithful believers in that generation. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut times--and generations--have changed, and today's inheritors of the Great Commission are not signing up for vocations in Christian service at anywhere near the same rate as their immediate predecessors. Given this alarming trend--coupled with aggressive evangelization by other world religions--what's the future of the worldwide movement of the gospel message? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this updated and revised edition, Dr. Kroll provides a careful overview and able assessment of the condition of Christian ministries. He offers a penetrating look at the current state of vocational Christian ministry and the changes we're making--and not making--around the world. He gives praise for progress made during the last decade and issues a renewed call for ongoing change by asking four key questions: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow are we really doing?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow did we get where we are?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat attitude do we need?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhere do we go from here?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodrow Kroll\u003c\/strong\u003e is general director and Bible teacher of Back to the Bible. He has served as president of Practical Bible College in Binghamton, New York, and as chairman of the Division of Religion at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 8.68 x 5.52 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 05, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51779226370336,"sku":"9780825430633","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ed7888cfd1c931cfa8b2c0c2e0aa5de8.webp?v=1780513792","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-vanishing-ministry-in-the-21st-century-calling-a-new-generation-to-lifetime-service-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}