A call for change -- Cross cultural missions have no basis in scripture -- The biblical pattern -- Wake-up call in China -- Carnal competition -- The rich foreigners -- The dependency dilemma -- The body of Christ -- The move of God in China -- The ridiculous rush to Russia -- Yankee go home from Latin America -- White missionaries should stay out of Africa -- The gospel spreads from tribe to tribe -- Church growth in closed lands -- Let's redirect our missionary giving -- How then shall we motivate our young people? -- The red ball express -- A challenge to the churches -- Aren't there some exceptions? -- Words of caution, suggestions for action -- Summary of reformation conclusions -- A final word -- A glossary of specialized terms.

This volume calls for a total and complete reformation of evangelical foreign missionary operations. Traditional practices should be phased out entirely and replaced with a totally new approach that is more biblical, more sensible, more effective, and more in keeping with basic principles of the Christian faith.