Facing Danger (Second Edition): A Guide through Risk

by Anna Hampton

Overview

Developing a Practical Theology of Risk  

In a world where danger and uncertainty loom large, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure about how to tread wisely in ministry. Yet, imagine having a comprehensive guide to aid in discerning, reshaping, and skillfully handling the risks that come your way. 

 

Facing Danger: A Guide through Risk is that resource. Against the rich backdrop of her family’s own sojourn in perilous places, Anna Hampton presents a treasure trove of practical tools and profound insights to help you thrive in an increasingly hazardous world. With deep spiritual contemplation and meticulous research, she offers a unique viewpoint on cross-cultural service and the art of making sacrifices. 

 

Missionaries, pastors, and those yearning to embrace a life of unyielding faith will find Facing Danger to be an indispensable resource. It includes a trauma recovery recipe, sixteen risk myths, a hermeneutical methodology, and risk assessment and management training. Facing Danger equips you to create a systematic action plan to faithfully traverse dangerous landscapes. Hampton empowers readers serving Christ to decipher and adeptly handle risk with wisdom and hope. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645085065
Publisher:	William Carey Publishing
Publication date:	01/16/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	244
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Anna Hampton (DRS, Trinity Theological Seminary) is a global risk consultant and specialist on a theology of risk. Anna has almost thirty years of ministry experience and raised her family in Afghanistan and Turkey. Anna and her husband, Neal, serve with Barnabas International, providing pastoral support to gospel workers ministering in dangerous areas. Anna is the author of Facing Fear: The Journey to Mature Courage in Risk and Persecution. She may be contacted at Theology of Risk (https://theologyofrisk.com/) or Instagram: Theology.of.Risk. 

Anna Hampton (DRS, Trinity Theological Seminary) is a global risk consultant and specialist on a theology of risk. Anna has almost thirty years of ministry experience and raised her family in Afghanistan and Turkey. Anna and her husband, Neal, serve with Barnabas International, providing pastoral support to gospel workers ministering in dangerous areas. Anna is the author of Facing Fear: The Journey to Mature Courage in Risk and Persecution. She may be contacted at Theology of Risk (https://theologyofrisk.com/) or Instagram: Theology.of.Risk.

Table of Contents

Contents

List of Figures

Foreword to the First Edition by Stuart Briscoe 

Preface to Second Edition

Preface to First Edition

Acknowledgments 

Part I: Bible and Spiritual Background of Risk

Chapter 1: The Enraged Beast

Chapter 2: Three Risk Words in the New Testament

Chapter 3: The First Israelite War

Chapter 4: Custodians of the Alabaster Vase 

Part II: Discernment and Transformation in Risk

Chapter 5: Listening for God’s Voice in the Risk Moment

Chapter 6: The First Question of the Bible

Chapter 7: Finding Our Sacred Question in God’s Heart

Part III: Assessing and Managing Witness-Risk

Chapter 8: What Is Witness Risk?

Chapter 9: Common Risk Myths

Chapter 10: Emotions and Risk 

Chapter 11: Stewardship in Risk

Chapter 12: Risk Assessment and Mitigation Process and Tools

Chapter 13: Under-Shepherds and Risk

Chapter 14: Pastoring Christ-followers in Risk

Chapter 15: Responses to Common Risk Questions

Chapter 16: Final Thoughts from an Under-Shepherd

Appendix A: Trauma Recovery Recipe

Appendix B: Risk Assessment and Management Training 

Endorsements

About the Author

Bibliography

Index