"Research in Church and Mission is insightful, practical, and full of examples. In the three distinctive sections of the book, the author (1) imbeds his explanation of the why and how of research in a model of communication, (2) shows us how research is fueled by what we need to know, and (3) demand ... s that research be driven by those who manage or carry out the communication process." Mytton (1999, page 185) states that this publication "gives a comprehensive and well-explained outline of methods in survey research and guidance on analysis and presentation." (Publisher description) more

"Sogaard concentrates his reflections on three aspects of Christian communication. In the first part he defines what he understands as the 'foundational principles for the use of media in Church and mission'. God as a communicator making himself known centred in the incarnation, and the commission t ... o communicate defined as 'making Christ known and understood', are at the heart of his understanding of communication. In the second part he describes the importance of several media for use by the Churches. In the third part he includes some guidelines for media in Church and mission and a good number of practical examples for diverse Church activities. The author is a well known communicator working as Associate Professor of Communication at Fuller School of World Mission in Pasadena, consultant for the United Bible Society and several other organisations around the world, with vast experiences as a missionary in Thailand for 13 years." (Media development, 2/99, pages 75-76) more