In this landmark work of missiology, D.T. Niles contends that the mission of the church is to witness to the reconciling love of God in Jesus Christ. Drawing on his extensive experience as a missionary in Sri Lanka, Niles calls for a radical reimagining of the church's role in the world, one that is grounded in a deep commitment to justice, peace, and human flourishing. This 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 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. 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.