Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-233) and indexes.

Introduction: Laying the foundation -- Foundations to restoration -- Teleological foundations -- Maps, signs, and choices -- The Trinity relay : the way of restoration -- Theological and social science foundations -- The total person : integrating theology and anthropology -- The maturing person : analyzing how Jesus grew holistically -- The developing person : contemplating theories of major sculptors / John M. Dettoni -- Incarnation for restoration -- How to emulate Christ's example -- The role of Master Teacher : following Jesus' answer to where? -- The role of Faithful Learner : following Jesus' answer to what? -- The role of Son of Man : following Jesus' answer to who? -- The role of Great Physician : following Jesus' answer to why? -- The role of Submissive Servant : following Jesus' answer to how? -- Applications of restoration -- Applications of ministry for every age -- Restoring children : serving boys and girls for Christ, both near and far / Kevin E. Lawson -- Restoring adolescents : essentials of worldwide ministry / Dave Rahn -- Restoring adults : a call for multicultural education-formation / Robert W. Pazmiño -- Applications of global tasks for every church -- Our global task of evangelism-proclamation : restoring people from the inside out / Jerry Root -- Our global task of service : ministering to "the least of these" / with Cheryl Fawcett -- Our global task of fellowship-community : life in the Body of Christ / Faye E. Chechowich -- Our global task of kingdom-advocacy : understanding and investing in the kingdom / Steve Kang -- Our global task of worship : engaging universal praise / Gary A. Parrett -- Applications in daily life for every believer -- Conclusion: experiencing part of heaven now.