The ASM Monograph Series provides a forum for publishing quality dissertations and studies in the field of missiology. Collaborating with Pickwick Publications--a division of Wipf and Stock Publishers of Eugene, Oregon-- the American Society of Missiology selects high quality dissertations and other monographic studies that offer research materials in mission studies for scholars, mission and church leaders, and the academic community at large. The ASM seeks scholarly work for publication in the series that throws light on issues confronting Christian world mission in its cultural, social, historical, biblical, and theological dimensions. Missiology is an academic field that brings together scholars whose professional training ranges from doctoral level preparation in areas such as Scripture, history and sociology of religions, anthropology, theology, international relations, interreligious interchange, mission history, inculturation, and church law. The American Society of Missiology, which sponsors this series, is an ecumenical body drawing members from Independent and Ecumenical Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, and other traditions. Members of the ASM are united by their commitment to reflect on and do scholarly work relating to both mission history and the present day mission of the church. The ASM Monograph Series aims to publish works of exceptional merit on specialized topics, with particular attention given to work by younger scholars, the dissemination and publication of which is difficult under the economic pressures of standard publishing models. Persons seeking information about the ASM or the guidelines for having their dissertations considered for publication in the ASM Monograph Series should consult the Society's website--www.

asmweb.org. Members of the ASM Monograph Committee who approve these books: Michael A. Rynkiewich, Asbury Theological Seminary (retired), and James R. Krabill, Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary Bonnie Sue Lewis, University of Dubuque Theological Seminary Series editors: Gary B. McGee, Anthony J. Gittins CSSp, Dana L. Robert, Michael Rynkiewich, and James R.

Krabill.