Missional Theology
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“In the year 1901 the latter rain began to fall in different parts of the world,” trumpeted the Missionary Manual of the Assemblies of God published three decades later. More importantly, the evangelistic zeal of “waiting, hungry-hearted... more
The seminary was established in 1964 by the Division of Foreign Missions of the (US) Assemblies of God under the name of Far East Advanced School of Theology (FEAST). The founding president was Harold Kohl. In 1989 the name was changed to... more
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A book review on Paul David Tripps book on pastoral ministry. Tripp examines the shortfalls of ministry, traps, train wrecks, and self-destructive directions.
Dieses Paper setzt sich mit Herausforderungen, Hoffnungen und Trends auseinander, welche die Schweizer Kultur betreffen. Die Beschäftigung mit dem kulturellen Kontext stellt eine Grundlagenarbeit zur Curriculum-Entwicklung theologischer... more
This is mainly an archival contribution whose purpose is to reassess the concrete phases of Nobili's education. Here I demonstrate that, contrary to what previous historians repeated, Nobili's involvement with the College Romano was very... more
When it came to going to China, Robert Jaffray and his publisher father did not agree. His biographer AW Tozer commented, "Age, paternal authority and the strong leverage of economic pressure-all were on his (dad's) side, while Rob had... more
Foreword: The 19th century was “the great century” of world mission, according to K. S. Latourette, prominent historian of Christian missions. With the expansion of western colonialism, world missions by the Western church went... more
Among American evangelicals, there is a growing dissatisfaction with evangelism efforts that do not result in genuinely transformed lives. In recent years, scholars and ministry leaders have sought to respond to this problem in part... more
One of the most important theological developmentsin the last century has been the articulation and application of the doctrine of the missio Dei. As a Trinitarian doctrine, missio Dei resulted in discussions about ‘mission’ moving from... more
Hudson Taylor interacted with Chinese culture in a way that most westerners saw as unimaginable. What motivated Taylor to live in such a sacrificial way among the Chinese people? What can we learn from his life story that can impact our... more
This paper will explore the complicated relationship and power dynamics between the Church and systems of poverty. I will argue that the Church should take a cue from Kendrick Lamar’s "How Much A Dollar Cost," in their response to income... more
Hegel is due for a theological reassessment, and such a reassessment is likely to be surprisingly positive. I confront two obstacles to this. The first is the perception that Hegel makes theological claims that are problematic. The... more
Culture plays a large role in the missional movement. One of the driving forces for many churches within the missional movement consists of the APEST culture Alan Hirsch discussed in his books. The acronym APEST represents to what... more
In this paper we will briefly discuss three of the contemporary Mission theologies which in the recent years had guided the church’ understanding of mission. The first section will deal with Missio-Dei, followed by the discussions on... more
Through the books of Alan Hirsch, his co-authors, and various organizations, the missional movement has defined and propagated a theoretical framework through metaphors and historical revisionism. Hirsch called this framework the... more
Salvation is central to the Church’s identity, yet its nature is seldom discussed in local contexts. Moreover, when it is discussed, its relationship to discipleship is ambiguous at best or completely unrelated at worst. At the same time,... more
Why has the Christian faith diminished its growth rate now? Is there any problem with contemporary Christian faith unlike the early periods in history? What happened with our qualitative and quantitative growth rate? This article will... more
Den kristne kirken er spredd ut over jorden, hvor den har til oppgave å forkynne evangeliet for alle folkeslag, øve omsorg for syke og nødlidende, fremme fred og rettferdighet, og ta vare på skaperverket. Det er det grunnleggende... more
This article enumerates the importance of a missional posture in our Baptist cultural moment and details various issues related to the author’s definition of the concept missio Dei. Moving to contextual practices among South African... more
A reflection about the theological inadequacy of the now deeply ingrained dichotomy "gathering - sending" as used both in missional and liturgical conversations. Presentation at the first Theological Consultation of the PC(USA)'s 1001 New... more
In this book, I analyze contemporary Pauline exegesis and its implications for Protestant theology. Over the last several decades, scholars have offered fresh interpretations of the apostle, including the New Perspective on and the... more
Jesus wants us to keep to the essence and foundations of His ministry for the great commission that was before the church formed and apply these methods in all of our Christ centered churches for heart first then peaceful house second and... more
This research underscored the importance of developing a theology of place in the midst of a global sense of rootlessness, dislocation and displacement. This is significant because of the unfortunate lack of attention to theologies of... more
Chapter 17 pp 283-314 In this study, an innovative research process was developed to support a missional ecclesiology. The research strategy was designed as a practice-oriented research process in service of faith communities as 'problem... more
Credible people give their endorsement to this book. From the outset, the author acknowledges the crowded and complex field of missiology because of its integration with many academic fields. Therefore, the book's purpose is to help the... more
Throughout its scriptural witness and ecclesial reception, the Eucharist has been strongly associated with Christian understandings of the mercifully expansive Kingdom of God and the Missio Dei. However, in its historical and contemporary... more
The paper examines the effects of Covid 19 and its regulation on ministry of evangelism in the country of Zimbabwe. observations were made from the churches in the rural areas, and those in urban set up.it has been found out that the... more
BIBLICAL MISSIONAL PRAYER - "Prayer is the missionaries' ammunition." When the missionary asks the church to pray for him or her, the missionary is asking for logistical support to complete the task of breaking new ground in the enemy's... more
Emotional hurt is universal in human life, therefore it is important to learn to handle it sensibly. When the hurt in our lives is as a result of conflict and broken relationships it is extremely important to learn how to deal with it.... more
In this essay I have adopted a theological and figural interpretation of Jonah to reflect on the nature and mission of the community of God's people in the world loved by God, and redeemed by God in Jesus Christ. I have explored several... more
William Carey’s famous ‘Enquiry’ (1792) changed mission history, and he is considered the “Father of Protestant missions”. Even though his life and work has been the topic of many books and articles, a study on his theology is the missing... more
Although scholars sometimes treat John as the most “universal” of the Gospels (cf. Jn 19:20), it is (along with Matthew) the most distinctively Jewish and the most explicitly rooted in Judean topography and culture. But while it... more
In the early 1980s, Peter Wagner, a church growth specialist of Fuller Theological Seminary, wrote a book entitled On the Crest of the Wave. 2 Typical of Wagner, this is a practical and easy to read book, with each chapter concluding with... more
Este artículo recurre a la teología de la liberación queer y busca contribuir al proceso de descolonización y "queerificación" de la doctrina trinitaria. A fin de lograr este objetivo focaliza en una lectura de la Trinidad buscando... more