Let me first respond to some criticisms that have been leveled against these essays by restating that I really do believe that missions are important. They are very important. That’s why I’m writing this, because I care about missions and their practice so much! I am not, in any way, interested in “throwing them out” or moving “beyond” them as if we know “so much more about things now”. I am, however, interested in reimaging their practice. I think that missions and spiritual formation DO go hand in hand and should not be separated. I don’t think that union happens in the way short-term missions are currently practiced, I am therefore, suggesting that we innovate, not leave behind.

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To delve into and bring deeper understanding on the matter of circumcision and initiation in adolescent development, or to consider the issue of contextualizing the gospel and Christian faith in missions.

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BACKGROUND