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Book Review by Byron Mondok, Shepherd's Staff:
“What if pastors, elders, teachers, and lay leaders all began to understand that the Lord’s Great Commission is their mandate?” This is one of the first questions David and Lorene Wilson pose to readers in their book Pipeline: Engaging the Church in Missionary Mobilization. What do the Wilsons mean by “Pipeline”? In the introduction of their book, they explain the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System and build on it as an illustration of providing a steady stream of called, trained and resourced missionaries to take the gospel to the nations. Read Full Book Review
"Jesus said, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” (Matthew 9:37-38 NIV) If we pray this prayer to send out workers into God’s harvest field, are we prepared for the answer? David and Lorene Wilson show how God might answer this prayer from the perspective of the missionary, the church, and the sending agency." Marilynn Lester, Community Bible Church, Omaha, NE
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"Pipeline is a different format than many other books because most of the chapters are written from the perspective of other experts in the field of missions who serve as guest authors. The whole book is divided into four parts that focus on four aspects of mission mobilization: inspiration, implementation, initiatives and innovation. These four parts are further divided so that inspiration can focus on the calling one might receive and obstacles to hearing that calling." Kirsten McClain, Propempo, Atlanta, GA
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"Consisting of seven sections with forty-three informative chapters, Pipeline: Engaging the Church in Missionary Mobilization edited by David and Lorene Wilson is a comprehensive tool for those wanting to reverse the decline of long-term missionaries sent from North America. The goal of the book is to help churches create a supply line for more missionaries who are discipled, trained, and deployed around the world." David P. Jacob, World Gospel Mission, Marion, IN
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"How would you like to see your church’s sending capacity increased? David & Lorene Wilson have compiled a wonderful blueprint for this to become a reality. In Pipeline: Engaging the Church in Missionary Mobilization, they have brought together a solid group of those writing on mobilization. The bibliography alone is worth the purchase of this book!" Ed Scheuerman, Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA
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"This has been one of the best resources I have found in regards to developing a pathway for cross cultural workers. It gives a clear understanding of the task ahead, provides a common language our team can share and gives tangible “how to” suggestions on developing the pathway. The resources and additional commentaries from premier sending organizations give excellent insight. I would recommend this to anyone wanting the know how on developing a missionary pipeline from their church.”
JT, Global Outreach Team Leader, Topeka, KS