{"product_id":"holding-the-rope","title":"Holding the Rope","description":"\u003cp\u003e[DESCRIPTION]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHolding the Rope\u003c\/em\u003e gives an insightful look into the preparation, philosophy, and application of short term cross-cultural ministry. Archer addresses the issues with candor, humor, and most importantly, grace. He provides viable solutions to common problems, and encourages churches, pastors, and volunteers to adopt a biblical and practical approach for engaging in short term missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Holding the rope” is more than a catchphrase.  It articulates an entire philosophy of ministry. Christian missions is too daunting an enterprise to attempt alone, but the synergy of combined efforts can accomplish untold advancement for the kingdom of God. This book is a tool for those serving the servants, a guide and celebration of those who hold the ropes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]Short Term Missions, Long-term Impact[\/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] Clint Archer [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 142 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] Paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2014 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] [TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: A Legacy of Holding the Rope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 1- Short-Term Trip, Long-Term Damage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKalahari Conundrums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore Harm Than Good?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ghost of STM Past\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterview with a Vampire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 2- EST. AD 33: The Brilliance of the Biblical Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig Bang: The Birth of the Universal Church\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Small Step for Man\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSave Our Soul(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedical Missions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnreached People\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocal Believers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturn to Sender\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepeat the Sounding Joy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality Time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport Letters are Biblical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGospel to Go\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 3- Ready, Aim, Fire, and Preferably in that Order: The Purpose of STM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking Aim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe STMers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sending Church\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Local Unbelievers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Receiving 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