Global Theology

More Resources for a Deeply Formed Spiritual Life

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Toward a Hopeful Horizon for Theological Education, with Oscar García-Johnson

Oscar García-Johnson, professor of theology and Latino/a studies, discusses some ways theological education must be reshaped and transformed as we move into the future.

Vintoh Ramachandra

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.

Kirsteen Kim

Response | Following the Example of Jesus

In response to Vinoth Ramachandra’s lecture on “Deconstructing Evangelism Through the Lens of Global Christianity,” Kirsteen Kim reflects on sharing the gospel and walking in the way of Jesus.

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Evangelism as Transformation

In a panel discussion, Al Tizon, Ruth Padilla-DeBorst, and David Zac Niringiye have a conversation about the work of INFEMIT (The International Fellowship for Mission as Transformation), a global fellowship championing diverse churches around the world seeking what it looks like to live as God’s people today.

Tano Emboc

The Reception of the Bible by Indigenous Christians in the Philippines

In his lecture “The Reception and Appropriation of the Bible by the Indigenous Christian Believers in the Philippines,” delivered at the 2023 Missiology Lectures, Tano Emboc speaks about the history of Bible translation and about the particular dynamics of reception of the Bible among indigenous Filipino communities.

Alexia Salvatierra and Brandon Wrencher

Communal Evangelism from the Margins

In their lecture “Communal Evangelism from the Margins,” delivered at the 2023 Missiology Lectures, Alexia Salvatierra and Brandon Wrencher reflect on the base Christian community and Hush Harbors movements, considering the integration of evangelism and justice in groups led by the poor and marginalized.

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A Hopeful Missiology, with Kirsteen Kim

Kirsteen Kim, Paul E. Pierson Chair in World Christianity, shares about the shifting landscape of world Christianity and missiology in the 21st century.

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God on the Move, with Sam George

Sam George, director of Wheaton College’s Global Diaspora Institute, encourages the church to reimagine global missions in our postcolonial and globalized world.

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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.

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Everywhere to Everywhere | Sam George

Sam George reframes the traditional paradigm of “here to there” missions and maps out a polycentric and multidirectional missiology that recognizes everywhere is a mission field.

Eltice Lin

Response | Discerning the Spirit Across Contexts

In response to Julie Exline’s lecture on “Healing and Growth from Spiritual Struggle,” Eltice Lin talks about navigating supernatural experience amidst different cultural and religious contexts.

Gina Zurlo

Women in World Christianity

In her lecture “Women in World Christianity: Social Norms and Power Imbalances,” delivered at the 2022 Missiology Lectures, Gina Zurlo considers the ways women drive religious life around the world despite the active barriers working against them.

Wilmer Villacort

Response | Partners in the Mission of God

In response to Gina Zurlo’s lecture on “Women in World Christianity,” Wilmer Villacorta talks about the need for repentance and reeducation of male theologians and ministry leaders—against misogyny and sexism—in order to become allies and “coconspirators” in kingdom work.

Grace Ji-Sun Kim

A Theology of Women in God’s Mission

In her lecture “A Theology of Women in God’s Mission,” delivered at the 2022 Missiology Lectures, Grace Ji-Sun Kim unpacks the challenges women face around the world and speaks about empowering women of faith in ministry and mission—particularly highlighting the importance of a “theology of visibility.”

Musa Dube

Mission, Power, and African Women Theologians

In her lecture “Post-Colonial Women’s Scholarship: Mission, Power, and the Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians,” delivered at the 2022 Missiology Lectures, Musa Dube reflects on the mission of God through the lens of “homecoming” and the work of African women theologians.

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Editor’s Note: Renewing the Church

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.