Contents

Abstract
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Introduction
Purpose and Motivations of the Current Dissertation
Situation in Moldova
Situation in the Union of Evangelical Christian Baptist Churches
Definition of the Basic Conceptual Apparatus
Overview of the Presented Dissertation
Expected Results
Part 1
The Evangelical Churches in an Orthodox Context in
Moldova
Chapter 1 The Birth and Development of Evangelical Churches in Moldavian
Orthodox Context
The Emergence of Christianity in the Territory of Moldova
The Growth of Evangelical Churches in Moldova in the Period (1918–1944)
The Growth of Evangelical Churches in the Soviet Period (1944–1991)
Conclusions
Chapter 2 Mission of Evangelical Churches in Moldova from the End of the
Twentieth to the First Decade of the Twenty-First Century
Religious Situation after Collapse of the USSR Block
Evangelistic Crusades and Church Growth in Independent Moldova
Theological Reflections in the ECB Union
Conclusions
Chapter 3 Contemporary Relationships between Evangelicals and the Orthodox
Church
The Orthodox Church in Moldova in the Early 21st Century
Proselytism and Foundations for Conflict between Evangelicals and the Ortho-
dox Church
Evangelical-Orthodox Dialogue in Moldova in the Early 21st Century
Conclusions
Part 2
Missiological Paradigms and Their Connections with
Churches in Moldova
Chapter 4 How “Mission” is Perceived by Evangelical Theologians
Managerial Missiology
Post-Imperial Missiology
An Anabaptist Missiology
Conclusions
Chapter 5 How “Mission” is Perceived by Orthodox Theologians
The Foundation and Content of Orthodox Mission
Kenosis as an Incarnated Method of Orthodox Mission
Theosis as the Final Goal of Orthodox Mission
Missio Dei as an Ecumenical Paradigm
The Content of Missio Dei
The Goal of Missio Dei
Conclusions
Part 3
Perspectives for the Mission of Evangelical Churches in
Moldova
Chapter 7 The Trinitarian Foundation for Mission
Mission of the Father
Mission of the Son
Mission of the Spirit
Conclusions
Chapter 8 Analytical and Synthetic Evaluation of the Missiological Paradigms
Distinctions and Similarities in Different Missiologies
Mission of the Church – Synthetic Dynamics for the Whole Church
Conclusions
Chapter 9 Holistic and Cooperative Approach in Mission
Biblical, Theological and Practical Aspects for Holistic Mission in Moldova
Mission as Dialogue and Common Witness
Conclusions
Conclusion
Bibliography
Primary Sources
Books and Monographs
Articles, Essays and Component Parts within Books
Theses and Dissertations
Electronic Sources
Interviews (in chronological order)
Web Sources
About Langham Partnership
Endnotes

Following a paradigm shift in his own personal understanding of mission, Vladimir Ubeivolc proposes the adoption of mission principles based on missio Dei to meet the social and spiritual needs of people in Moldova. Biblically grounded and insightful, the lessons to be learned from this book apply far beyond Eastern Europe.
Dr Ubeivolc uses his knowledge from six years of research, twenty years of pastoral ministry and a lifetime of experience to summarize the landscape of the Moldovan Evangelical and Orthodox churches and their historical approaches to mission. His evaluation emphasizes the need for a biblical foundation to mission for Eastern European Evangelical churches.
This book's message is a timely, scholarly reminder of the need to pursue holistic mission if the church of Jesus Christ is to be an authentic and effective vessel to bring transformation to people's lives and society.