Beautiful Feet: Following Christian Missionary Footsteps by Dr. Sadiri Joy Tira allows you to dive deep into a compelling philosophy of global missions, using engaging missionary stories to guide you to a greater understanding of how impactful missions work can be when done well.

In Beautiful Feet, Dr Sadiri Joy Tira has woven beautifully together contributions from multi-disciplinary researchers and missions practitioners, covering a wide range of contemporary issues—missiological, ecclesiological, generational, gender, global—crucial for the 21st Century world. The inspiring stories of missionaries used by God to impact lives are especially compelling to both senior and younger leaders in the global church and missions.

Loun Ling LeeEditor, Lausanne Global AnalysisLausanne MovementWhile this work in some ways looks back in order to honour a missionary couple, its true orientation is to the future. Featured articles are meant to fuel Kingdom work.

Standard bearers like Patrick Johnstone contribute while so do more recent newcomers to the stage of missions. Beyond the generational and topical diversity, the reader will also find a distinct variety of ethnicities presenting from their particular world view.

In short, this is a rich text that will spur much thought and hopefully action - just as one would expect under the watchful eye of Dr. Tira’s direction.

Roberto BolivarExecutive Director of PALMFormer International Worker in ChinaBeautiful Feet: Following the Christian Missionary Footsteps offers a refreshing take on mission literature by adopting a polycentric lens that transcends geography to encompass generational and demographic diversity. This festschrift delves into the heart of Philippines, providing a nuanced understanding of regional challenges.

It skillfully navigates the intricacies of people profiles, cultural dynamics, and global connections. It serves as a valuable case study, guiding readers in effective outreach and encouraging ongoing mission renewal with a call to impactful mass action.

Philip YanDirector, Centre for Redemptive EntrepreneurshipTyndale UniversityToronto, ON. CanadaSadiri Joy Tira, DMiss, DMin, Diaspora Missiology Specialist at Jaffray Centre for Global Initiatives, Ambrose University (Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Dr. Tira was the Founding Chairman of the Global Diaspora Network ( 2010-2015 and served as Senior Associate/Catalyst for Diasporas ( 2007-2019) of the Lausanne Movement.

He is currently on staff of the PALM Ministry Association. He studied Missiology and Theology from Canadian Theological Seminary, Taylor Seminary, Reformed Theological Seminary, and Western Seminary.

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