SUBVERSIVE MISSION

For many, missions is the story of heroes, martyrs, and the advance of the gospel. For others, it's the story of colonialism and missionary disasters.

So how do we respond to God's call to go into all the world, faithfully and wisely, in the post-COVID era?

IT’S TIME FOR SOMETHING NEW…

Subversive mission is submission—to God and local leaders. Subversive mission offers a new way forward for outsiders called to cross-cultural ministry by serving as humble alongsiders.

Join Craig Greenfield on this inspiring journey in Asia and beyond as he rediscovers the fivefold missional gifts of apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher, and demonstrates how each of these must look radically different in a cross-cultural context.

Along the way, you'll discover your own missional type through the Missional Type Inventory and come face to face with the five most common pitfalls that Westerners face in cross-cultural settings.

By the end of this story, you'll be inspired by a radically different way of working for change in the world. Come alongside. And join God in what he is already doing.

REVIEWS

"Craig is the real deal, seeking to sensitively model a way forward for expatriates participating in God's mission."

Jay Matenga, director of the Global Witness Department, World Evangelical Alliance

"Reading this is to stand on the shoulders of giants who dare to be catalysts, allies, seekers, midwives, and guides rather than saviors and CEOs."

Christo Greyling, senior director for faith and external engagement at World Vision International

"Personality and spiritual inventories are often trendy but not always biblically grounded. This book has the feel of a spiritual inventory but is utterly based in Scripture. It also has concomitant pitfalls to avoid, plus the author's rich cross-cultural experience to inform it, uniquely translating into practical ways to serve in overseas contexts."

Allen Yeh, professor of intercultural studies and missiology at Biola University

"For too long the power and economic disparities of Western missionaries have obscured or undermined their contributions in marginalized communities. Finally, here is a book that provides a helpful framework to guide the gifted outsider and grant dignity to the knowledgeable insider. Subversive Mission will clarify for the reader how locals and foreigners can work together for lasting, healthy change."

Scott Bessenecker, director of global engagement and justice for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA

"A bold, illuminating, and timely book. Essential reading for every person who wants to be a danger for the kingdom and not to the kingdom."

Ken Shigematsu, pastor of Tenth Church, Vancouver, and author of Survival Guide for the Soul

"If you want to understand how the church can better engage God's kingdom activity around the world, read this book."

Brad Brisco, author of Missional Essentials and Covocational Church Planting

Books on the Ephesians 4 typology of ministry (APEST) are rare enough. Rarer still are those that seek to translate these critical biblical forms into the language of cross-cultural mission. Craig's is a practical and wise book that does precisely that. We are grateful."

Alan Hirsch, founder of the 5Q Collective and author of 5Q: Reactivating the Original Intelligence and Capacity of the Body of Christ