{"product_id":"what-next-in-home-missions-william-payne-shriver-9781026083642","title":"What Next in Home Missions","description":"\"What Next in Home Missions\" is an insightful exploration of the evolving landscape of Christian missionary work within the United States during the early 20th century. Written by William P. Shriver, a prominent advocate for the social application of the gospel, this work addresses the shifting social, economic, and religious challenges facing the American church in the late 1920s. Shriver examines the transition from traditional frontier evangelism to a more comprehensive approach that includes social service, community engagement, and the integration of diverse populations into the fabric of religious life.\u003cp\u003eThe book serves as both a strategic roadmap and a call to action for religious leaders and laypeople alike. It delves into the specific needs of burgeoning urban environments, industrial centers, and rural communities, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and social responsibility in missionary efforts. By analyzing the successes and failures of past endeavors, Shriver provides a visionary perspective on how home missions can remain relevant in a rapidly changing modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a significant historical document of its era, \"What Next in Home Missions\" offers valuable perspectives on the intersection of faith and social progress. It is a vital resource for readers interested in American religious history, the history of missions, and the development of social ministry within the Christian tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Payne Shriver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1026083648\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781026083642\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 246\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.77lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.52d","brand":"William Payne Shriver","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50665643213055,"sku":"9781026083642","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/what-next-in-home-missions-william-payne-shriver-9781026083642","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}