As You Go, Make Disciples Everywhere God is on the move. As Sam George, the Lausanne catalyst for diasporas, says, "Movement is a part of the Christian story." Christianity is not a religion with one center. It is polycentric, and so is its mission. Missionaries from everywhere are going everywhere. And the mission field, itself, is also moving just as dynamically. Sam's paraphrase of Matthew 28:19 fits this context well: "As you move about, make disciples everywhere." This issue is devoted to exploring how polycentric missions is happening, today. Articles delve into how the concept of polycentric mission developed. They consider what this means for missionaries, mission agencies, and missions training. They also investigate the ideas of sending and reverse mission, as well as the history of the Nigerian missions movement, engaging with diaspora peoples, and where the church fits in polycentric missions. Our extras section includes a tribute to global mission catalyst Loren Cunningham, a reflection on the power of stories, a look at patronage, and an exploration of fellowship in God's mission story.
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