An Intrusive Gospel?: Christian Mission in the Postmodern World by C. Norman Kraus IVP / 1998 / Softcover

The Mennonite theologian Norman Kraus is a little known, but profound voice in the arena of understanding the Church's mission in the world. This work is a basic introduction to Kraus' concept of "intervention" as mission, which suggests that perhaps the Church's most powerful witness in the world is to insert herself as a spiritual presence in the midst of specific situations where our neighbors are suffering. Kraus' vision is strikingly holistic, emphasizing both the necessarily spiritual nature of the Christian community and the need to serve the basic needs of our neighbors around the world. This is a powerful work on missiology that is a must-read for any church that seeks to be the missional people of God in the world.