"From the first page of this most readable book I was hooked. It is clear and compelling, the fruit of Bruce's great experience, deep insight and able communication. For any church like ours, or pastor like me, striving to keep a global perspective on God's gospel work is often a struggle. This book is a wonderful aid i that struggle as it addresses all the right issues, applying biblical truth in intensely practical wavs. Bruce helpfully challenges my thinking and practices at many points and in such a manner as to inspire me to change, rather than just leave me feeling guilty and depressed! And he does that by constantly taking me to God's word and showing me its implications. What more could you ask?! I will certainly read and reread i and can see it being a wonderful guide to our church leadership, not just our Mission Action Group."
Richard Utber, Senior Pastor, Nowra Baptist Church
"Bruce's book is full of encouragement and practical tips on how to equip local churches for global mission. It is a valuable resource for churches, leaders and pastors who want to see their church becoming more involved and effective in encouraging world mission. I have found it a very useful tool for teaching a biblical perspective on world mission and facilitating local churches to be involved in the Great Commission."
Johan Linder, Australia National Director, OMF International
"Demonstrating biblical principles and offering brilliant ministry suggestions, 'Becoming Global' transforms what we do as a church, and why we do it. By redefining long-held pre-conceptions about mission, Bruce shows—in theory and in practice— how mission is no optional activity, but the very ethos of all we do, as we seek to grow God's church. This is a practical manual that comprehensively transforms your church's ministries to become mission-minded."
Desmond Chu, Mission Team Chair, West Sydney Chinese Christian Church
"Serving as Mandarin pastor at a Chinese church, it is easy just to focus on a homogenous congregation and neglect the multi-cultural community outside our door and beyond our shores. 'Mission' sometimes is viewed as one of the many ministries to do in the local church. Bruce's book emphasises the importance of God's mission as the foundation for everything we do, and that we are called to take the gospel from everywhere to anywhere. ‘Becoming Global’ is a very practical training manual that outlines the steps to take to become the global church God desires. It is exactly the type of hands-on book for which I've been waiting."
Rev Allan Mao, Mandarin Pastor, South West Chinese Christian Church, Kingsgrove
“I'd love to see my church catching the vision for God's mission, but what can I do?' This is a question asked by many missionaries, pastors and mission promoters, but there has been a dearth of really useful guidance available to consult. At last, there is a very helpful resource. Bruce's book should be compulsory reading for both church mission committees and agency staff. Do you want your church to catch God's global vision? Buy a copy for your pastor!”
Rev David Williams, Regional Director for South Australia & Northern Territory, Church Missionary Society
"Evangelism and global mission ought to be two vital ingredients in any church's ministry. I have heard Bruce Dipple speak on this subject and I am delighted that he has contributed such an excellent resource to the people of God. I warmly commend ‘Becoming Global’ to all Church leaders and congregations."
Rev David Mulready, Bishop, Anglican Diocese of North West Australia
“A strong, dynamic partnership with the Philippian Christians filled the apostle Paul's heart with joy. Bruce’s book gives you the biblical foundations and practical means to enable your church to build this mutually upbuilding, dynamic and joyful relationship that should lie at the heart of all our missionary partnerships.”
Rev Mark Fairhurst, Mission Facilitator for New South Wales, Church Missionary Society
“’Becoming Global is a much-needed handbook for Australian churches to imprint global mission into their DNA. As an Australian 'elder statesman' of cross-cultural mission, Bruce Dipple draws on his experience, research and teaching on local church and mission to provide a biblical understanding of mission as an integral part of every aspect of the local church. The inclusion of practical suggestions about how to make this happen means this book is an invaluable resource for pastors and church.”
Pam Thyer, Executive Director, Missions Interlink Australia
