Thursday 7 August 2008

Tostes

In describing the newness of the Brazilian Missionary Movement claims that the first evangelical Brazilian Missionary Agency was founded in 1976---the Antioch Mission (why is she ignoring denominational missions?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)1 (164)

critiques the sending of missionary personnel without adequate care.2 (164)

points to a growing concern with pastoral care.3 (165)

summarizes a pre-field, on-field, post-field model of pastoral care.4 (165-166)

points to the need to develop a theology of suffering which goes against Brazilian stress on beauty and enjoyment. Challenges (1) extreme suffering e.g. War (2) meagre results (3) disease, esp. Malaria.5 (167)

M Tostes, “Preparing to Persevere in Brazilian Missions” in K O' Donnell, Doing Member Care Well: Perspectives and Practices from Around the World, (Pasadena: William Carey Library, 2002) 163–171.

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