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Book Review: New Funding Models In Global Mission: Learning From The Majority World By Tim Welch, John Cheong Oct 2023

Book Review: New Funding Models In Global Mission: Learning From The Majority World By Tim Welch, John Cheong

Great Commission Research Journal

No abstract provided.


Book Review: Motus Dei: The Movement Of God To Disciple The Nations Edited By Warrick Farah, David H. Campbell Oct 2022

Book Review: Motus Dei: The Movement Of God To Disciple The Nations Edited By Warrick Farah, David H. Campbell

Great Commission Research Journal

No abstract provided.


Michael C. Rea, Essays In Analytic Theology, Volumes I & Ii, Joanna Leidenhag Oct 2022

Michael C. Rea, Essays In Analytic Theology, Volumes I & Ii, Joanna Leidenhag

Faith and Philosophy: Journal of the Society of Christian Philosophers

No abstract provided.


From The Archives: H.C. Morrison- A Man Of Mission? Jan 2022

From The Archives: H.C. Morrison- A Man Of Mission?

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.


Book Reviews Jan 2022

Book Reviews

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.


Book Reviews And Books Received Jan 2021

Book Reviews And Books Received

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.


Book Reviews Jan 2021

Book Reviews

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.


Something Old, Something New: How New Churches Are Embracing Liturgy, Winfield Bevins Apr 2020

Something Old, Something New: How New Churches Are Embracing Liturgy, Winfield Bevins

Great Commission Research Journal

The movement toward ancient church tradition has been well documented; however, there has also been a steady rise of new churches that are embracing church tradition and liturgy. The first part of this article will examine the history behind this movement and the factors that have contributed to its development. Next, it will look at four case studies of new churches that are embracing liturgy, which I refer to as neo-liturgical churches. It will end with an exploration of the promise that this may hold for reaching young adults.


The Leadership Implications Of Kneeling In Zimbabwean Culture, Dwight S.M. Mutonono Jan 2020

The Leadership Implications Of Kneeling In Zimbabwean Culture, Dwight S.M. Mutonono

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.


Finding The Church Planting Model For Our Church: How Existing Churches Can Be Part Of The Church Planting Movement, Seungsoo Jun Apr 2019

Finding The Church Planting Model For Our Church: How Existing Churches Can Be Part Of The Church Planting Movement, Seungsoo Jun

Great Commission Research Journal

Church planting has become an effective method for revitalizing denominations. In many cases, however, church planting is limited to one or two charismatic leaders or a large church’s multi-site movement. This article attempts to present a roadmap to categorize the models of church planting. After understanding pathways for church planting, it suggests a method that enables existing churches to be part of this exciting movement of God.


An Alternative Mission Paradigm For Healthy Church Growth, Paul Seung-Oh An Apr 2019

An Alternative Mission Paradigm For Healthy Church Growth, Paul Seung-Oh An

Great Commission Research Journal

Christianity is becoming weaker and nominalized, and it is expected to be surpassed quantitatively by Islam in 2070. The purpose of this article is to analyze the limitations of the holistic mission paradigm, a representative view of mission today, in terms of healthy church growth, and to propose key points of an alternative mission paradigm which would be helpful for overcoming these limitations. The history of holistic mission is examined to show the identity and characteristics of the paradigm, and then an alternative mission paradigm that can contribute to healthy church growth is presented.


African Christians Or Christian Africans: Byang H. Kato And His Contextual Theology, Sochanngam Shirik Jan 2019

African Christians Or Christian Africans: Byang H. Kato And His Contextual Theology, Sochanngam Shirik

The Asbury Journal

Byang Henry Kato, a promising African Christian leader, passed away in 1975 at only 39 years of age. In spite of his brief career, he has left his imprint on the pages of African Christian history. He is not without his supporters and critics alike. It appears that while his critics have misunderstood him in some aspects, his supporters have not paid enough attention to his theological conviction and articulation. While this article aims at clarifying some of Kato's conviction, it also informs readers how, regardless of context and time, others can appreciate, learn, and even adopt some aspects of …


Epistemological Foundation For Contemporary Theology Of Mission: Trajectories From A Conversation Between J. Andrew Kirk And John Hick, Sochanngam Shirik Jan 2019

Epistemological Foundation For Contemporary Theology Of Mission: Trajectories From A Conversation Between J. Andrew Kirk And John Hick, Sochanngam Shirik

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.


Journal In Entirety Jan 2019

Journal In Entirety

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.


A Christian Response To Boko Haram Insurgency In Nigeria, Gwamna Dogara Je'adayibe Sep 2018

A Christian Response To Boko Haram Insurgency In Nigeria, Gwamna Dogara Je'adayibe

The WATS Journal: An Online Journal from West Africa Theological Seminary

Nigeria, particularly the north-eastern region, has been the target of a sustained Islamist terrorist onslaught for many years, leading to massive human causalities, the loss of property, and destabilisation of socio-economic, religious and cultural processes. A major target of these attacks have been Christians and churches. This paper attempts to address some of these disturbing trends with specific focus on the Boko Haram Islamic insurgency group, which has attracted scholarly discourse since its formation, growth and spread. Diverse views have emerged as to its etymology, intentions, factors for their emergence, and source of growth and sponsors. This paper examines the …


A Wesleyan Missiological Perspective On Holiness Across Cultures, Marcus W. Dean Jan 2018

A Wesleyan Missiological Perspective On Holiness Across Cultures, Marcus W. Dean

The Asbury Journal

Missiology has focused on various aspects of contextualization and the importance of salvation, but has not dealt extensively with the biblical concept of holiness. From a Wesleyan perspective this paper looks at holiness from the lens of contextualization. A biblical support of contextualization is presented. Then the cultural factors of values—the dynamics of shame, guilt, and fear are explored— and purity are examined as starting points to contextualize the holiness message. While holiness is ultimately about ethical life and relationships, the message must be built upon culturally understandable concepts.


From The Editor, Robert Danielson Jan 2017

From The Editor, Robert Danielson

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.


Journal In Entirety Jan 2017

Journal In Entirety

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.


Waltzing With Wesley: Wesleyan Theology As A Renewing Framework For Chinese Christian Spirituality And Global Identity, Samuel K. Law Jan 2017

Waltzing With Wesley: Wesleyan Theology As A Renewing Framework For Chinese Christian Spirituality And Global Identity, Samuel K. Law

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.


Pentecostal Music In The Public Square: The Christian Songs And Music Of Juan Luis Guerra, Kelly J. Godoy De Danielson, Robert Danielson Jan 2017

Pentecostal Music In The Public Square: The Christian Songs And Music Of Juan Luis Guerra, Kelly J. Godoy De Danielson, Robert Danielson

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.


MúSica Pentecostal En La Plaza PúBlica: Las Canciones Cristianas Y La MúSica De Juan Luis Guerra, Kelly J. Godoy De Danielson, Robert Danielson Jan 2017

MúSica Pentecostal En La Plaza PúBlica: Las Canciones Cristianas Y La MúSica De Juan Luis Guerra, Kelly J. Godoy De Danielson, Robert Danielson

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.


From The Archives: E. Stanley Jones And Nellie Logan, Asbury Theological Seminary Archives Jan 2017

From The Archives: E. Stanley Jones And Nellie Logan, Asbury Theological Seminary Archives

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.


Thomas H. Mccall, An Invitation To Analytic Christian Theology, James M. Arcadi Oct 2016

Thomas H. Mccall, An Invitation To Analytic Christian Theology, James M. Arcadi

Faith and Philosophy: Journal of the Society of Christian Philosophers

No abstract provided.


Technology-Based Oral Ministry Strategies: The Bridge Between Western Literate And Majority World Oral Contexts, Christina Toy Jul 2016

Technology-Based Oral Ministry Strategies: The Bridge Between Western Literate And Majority World Oral Contexts, Christina Toy

Great Commission Research Journal

Modern technology has ushered in a third era of communication—secondary orality. The literate West and oral Majority World represent two polarized societies. As awareness of orality grows, technology must be part of the developing approaches to ensure continued effective ministry. Technology-based oral ministry strategies are the best way to bridge the gap between the Western literate and Majority World oral contexts. This paper will discuss characteristics of the third communication era, including inadequacies of current ministry approaches, the biblical basis for technology-based oral strategies, and implications of secondary orality in alternative ministry strategies’ development and implementation.


Folk Religion And The Pentecostalism Surge In Latin America, William Price Payne Jan 2016

Folk Religion And The Pentecostalism Surge In Latin America, William Price Payne

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.


Inductive Biblical Interpretation And Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics: A Proposal For Pentecostal/Charismatic Ministries In Ghana Today, Daniel Nii Aboagye Aryeh Jan 2016

Inductive Biblical Interpretation And Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics: A Proposal For Pentecostal/Charismatic Ministries In Ghana Today, Daniel Nii Aboagye Aryeh

The Journal of Inductive Biblical Studies

No abstract provided.


Multicultural Hermeneutics And Mission, Hunn Choi Jan 2015

Multicultural Hermeneutics And Mission, Hunn Choi

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.


Journal In Entirety Jan 2014

Journal In Entirety

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.


Contextual Theological Education In Africa As A Model For Missional Formation, Susan Murithi Jan 2014

Contextual Theological Education In Africa As A Model For Missional Formation, Susan Murithi

The Asbury Journal

This paper argues that teaching of contextual theological education in Africa can aid in missional formation of students, teachers, and their communities. Further, common African struggles are explored as a way of discovering how theological education can be used to address Africa’s unique situation. The paper further asserts that the only kind of education with the power to form humanity is the one that relates to them and addresses their unique situations, and answers their questions. To form missional Christians in Africa, we need contextual education in our training institutions.


Book Reviews, Jordan J. Henderson, Jeremy B. Griffin, Paul L. Whalen, Jeremiah K. Garrett, Benjamin D. Espinoza, Michael Shire, Brian C. Small, Andrew D. Kinsey, Moe Moe Nyunt, Paul A. Tippey, David Bundy, Benjamin J. Snyder Jan 2014

Book Reviews, Jordan J. Henderson, Jeremy B. Griffin, Paul L. Whalen, Jeremiah K. Garrett, Benjamin D. Espinoza, Michael Shire, Brian C. Small, Andrew D. Kinsey, Moe Moe Nyunt, Paul A. Tippey, David Bundy, Benjamin J. Snyder

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.