Churches around the world are returning to their Great Commission calling. With them, a new kind of leader is emerging: the missions pastor. However, many who are charged with leading the church into global missions find themselves with a map but no compass. The urgency to act is clear. The way forward is not. Missiology for Missions Pastors is designed to be a guide for the journey. With accessible chapters from trusted voices, it applies healthy missiology to the church’s missions strategy. Whether you’re a pastor, director, or volunteer, this book will help you chart a faithful course in today’s missions landscape. Contributors and their chapters include: J. D. Payne: The Mission of God Miriam Adeney: The History of Missions Jason Mandryk: The State of Missions Mark Byrom: The Role of the Local Church Dave Childers: The Missions Pastor's Role in the Church Sharon Hoover: The Missions Pastor's Role Among the Nations Julius Tennal II: Doing Short-Term Missions Well Nathan Sloan: Sending Mid- and Long-Term Missionaries Brian Fikkert: Practicing Word and Deed Ministry Ray Mensah: Developing Healthy Partnerships What leaders are saying: We can rightly say that this book is missiology incarnated, and a treasure for missions pastors. Read this book to deepen your missiology, read it to get inspired as you effectively fulfill your role in God’s mission, and then, prayerfully watch and see how God will change you and your church as you practice the principles therein. Chofong Alfred Mbuongho , Pastor of Evangelism and Missions, Menda Baptist Church, Bamenda, Cameroon Rooted in Scripture and shaped by seasoned voices, this resource invites us to listen, learn, and lead with humility as part of a global Church already on the move. I recommend it as a starting point for churches ready to grow in obedience, partnership, and imagination. Ashley Berryhill , Director of Global Engagement, First Baptist Arlington, TX Founder, Roshan Learning Center (Indonesia) More than a few times, mission pastors have said to me, “I wasn’t trained for this role. For fifteen years, I’ve been a [fill-in-the-blank: youth pastor, executive pastor, workplace professional]. How do I even start to wrap my mind around what it is I’m supposed to do?” How I wish I could have put this book in their hands. Bell and Esler have done the church a major service in bringing together these voices and topics to strengthen the understanding, capacity, and effectiveness of our mission pastors/directors and mission committee members. Justin A. Schell , Director of Younger Leaders Generation, Lausanne Movement Lecturer in Mission, Union School of Theology This is more than a book—it is a trusted equipping tool for pastors, missions committees, and church leaders who long to align their congregation’s vision with God’s heartbeat for the nations. My prayer is that God will use this work to refresh and reignite the church’s passion for the Great Commission and to equip his people to send well and serve well for the sake of his glory! Michelle Atwell, US Director, SEND International This book offers a strong biblical foundation and up-to-date insights from a wide range of trusted voices, providing clear and actionable guidance for those seeking to lead their churches in God’s mission. Centered on the conviction that the local church is vital to God’s redemptive work, its principles can be thoughtfully adapted to diverse contexts, including, in my case, the Latin American church context where I serve. Thoughtful, theologically grounded, and refreshingly practical, it’s a valuable tool for missions leaders everywhere. David Puerto , Missions Pastor, Iglesia Reforma Guatemala Mobilization Leader, The Evangelical Alliance Mission, Latin America