Ecclesiology

More Resources for a Deeply Formed Spiritual Life

Mutual Missiology Conversation | Church Growth

At the 2025 Missiology Lectures, Ryan Bolger and Dwight Radcliff have a conversation about missiology and church growth, followed by a panel discussion on the topic with Len Tang, Mark Lau Branson, and Inés Velásquez-McBryde.

Deconstructing Evangelism Through the Lens of Global Christianity

In his lecture “Deconstructing Evangelism Through the Lens of Global Christianity,” delivered at the 2023 Missiology Lectures, Vinoth Ramachandra reflects on Christendom’s influences on global mission and urges us toward new paradigms of mission centered on the person of Jesus.

The Church and the Spirit in Mediated Spaces

Ryan K. Bolger, associate professor of church in contemporary culture, discusses challenges, opportunities, and hopes for the church amidst a shifting technological landscape.

Benediction: Global Vision

After attending the 2022 Assembly of the World Council of Churches, Joey Baker (PhD ’23) reflects on the significance of the church’s global community, vision, and work.After attending the 2022 Assembly of the World Council of Churches, Joey Baker (PhD ’23) reflects on the significance of the church’s global community, vision, and work.

Editor’s Note: Renewing the Church

Jerome Blanco, FULLER magazine editor in chief, introduces FULLER magazine #24, the “Renewing the Church” issue.

Our Many Particularities, Our One Church

As he explores the many ways our particular stories shape our faith, Der Lor engages in the challenging yet beautiful work of multiethnic ministry.

Creativity in Crisis

Amidst a trying season for All Angels’ Episcopal Church, Seth Little demonstrates how the creative arts can be a source of beauty and sustenance through disruption.

우겨쌈을 당하여도 싸이지 아니하며 답답한 일을 당하여도 낙심하지 아니하며

Alexia Salvatierra, academic dean for Centro Latino, introduces this issue’s theme of “renewing the church” with a hopeful glimpse at how the life-giving work of Christ is happening in the church today.

Afligidos Pero No Agobiados, Perplejos Pero No Desesperados​

Alexia Salvatierra, academic dean for Centro Latino, introduces this issue’s theme of “renewing the church” with a hopeful glimpse at how the life-giving work of Christ is happening in the church today.

Introduction: Renewing the Church

Alexia Salvatierra, academic dean for Centro Latino, introduces this issue’s theme of “renewing the church” with a hopeful glimpse at how the life-giving work of Christ is happening in the church today.

The Renewing Church

Alexia Salvatierra, academic dean for Centro Latino, draws lessons from historical and global Christian communities that have demonstrated a renewed and renewing Spirit-filled life.

What to Do When We Don’t Know Where We Are Going

Tod Bolsinger, associate professor of leadership formation, considers what faithful leadership looks like when the future is uncertain.

Embracing the “Ministry Refugees” in Our Midst

Cameron Lee, professor of marriage and family studies, writes about walking alongside those who have experienced “church hurt.”

Compas En Misión: Re-Location As Church Renewal

Oscar García-Johnson and Marcos Canales share how a trip to San Cristóbal de Las Casas gave them a renewed perspective on church and mission.

The “Browning Church” and God’s Renewal

Bobby Harrison and Inés Velásquez-McBryde, pastors of The Church We Hope For, share about how they’ve experienced the healing and renewing work of the Spirit during their church plant’s early years.

A Beloved Community Moved by the Spirit

Bobby Harrison and Inés Velásquez-McBryde, pastors of The Church We Hope For, share about how they’ve experienced the healing and renewing work of the Spirit during their church plant’s early years.

Grace In Daily Life: Gratitude, Generosity, And Hospitality

Scott Cormode, Hugh De Pree Professor of Leadership Development, writes about the transformative power of practicing gratitude, generosity, and hospitality.

Advent People: Seeking the Spirit in a Time of Schism

Kirsten Sonkyo Oh, ecclesiastical associate professor of United Methodist Studies, discusses what it looks like for the church to follow the Spirit with discernment and grace during a time of deep divisions.

Church by Design, with Dave Gibbons

Dave Gibbons, author and pastor, considers ways of reframing our understanding of church amidst the shifting realities of our present world.

A Fresh Anointing, with Kenneth C. Ulmer

Kenneth C. Ulmer, senior pastor of Faithful Central Bible Church, talks about the renewed life and mission toward which God is calling the church today.

Alienation and Invitation | William E. Pannell

William E. Pannell discusses the topic of alienation, reflecting on 2 Corinthians 5 and the church’s role in openly welcoming those who have experienced exclusion.