Author Archives: relationalrealism

A Missio-Relational Reading of Romans

Enoch Wan. As a complement to current critical approaches to the study of Romans (e.g. historical-critical, doctrinal, etc.), this study attempts to read the epistle in a missio-relational manner. This approach will highlight the missional focus and relational aspect of selected passages and themes in Romans,paying particular attention to the community orientation (instead of individualisticorientation).Continue reading “A Missio-Relational Reading of Romans”

Relational Transformational Leadership— An Asian Christian Perspective

Enoch Wan. In this paper the author proposes ways to practice relational transformational leadership from the perspective of an Asian Christian. The theological assumption of this paper is that our Triune God is actively involved in Christian life and living (including leadership) for “The God who made the world and everything in it is theContinue reading “Relational Transformational Leadership— An Asian Christian Perspective”

Multi-ethnic Outreach in the Silicon Valley: A Chinese Diaspora Reaches Out to Multi-ethnic Diasporas

Juno Wang. The Purpose of This Book: Share my journey as a Chinese diaspora reaching out to multi-ethnic diasporas from 2008 to 2019 Share the what, why, and how of my vision and outreach approach that are derived from reflections and missiological implications of my research and experiences Give readers a glimpse of how theyContinue reading “Multi-ethnic Outreach in the Silicon Valley: A Chinese Diaspora Reaches Out to Multi-ethnic Diasporas”

Strangers in the Kingdom: Ministering to Refugees, Migrants and the Stateless

Rupen Das and Brent Hamoud. Today’s refugee crisis has engulfed public policy and politics in countries around the world, deeply dividing communities. With increased migration many fear terrorism, crime and a dilution of their perceived national identity, while others embrace it as an inevitable reality of the globalized world in which we live. But whatContinue reading “Strangers in the Kingdom: Ministering to Refugees, Migrants and the Stateless”

Honor & Shame in Intercultural Gospel Communication

Juno Wang. A brief introduction of learning how to learn gaining knowledge, obtaining observation skills, and behavior adaptation for Honor and Shame in intercultural gospel communication. With a focus on being the light and salt in our diverse community. (Please click the below photo to access the video file. )

Missions and the Local Church in Multicultural Community

Kellen Criswell. This seminar will serve as an exploration of why and how all Christians and local churches have an opportunity and responsibility to reach their neighbors with the gospel in the context of multicultural communities. The nature of the missio Dei, as well as the role and practices of the local church within God’s global mission of reconciliation will beContinue reading “Missions and the Local Church in Multicultural Community”

A Phenomenological Study of An Intercultural Outreach Training Program for Multi-ethnic Community Outreach Workers in Cupertino and Sunnyvale, California

Juno Wang. There are no intercultural outreach training programs or literature studies available for multi-ethnic community workers in Cupertino and Sunnyvale, California, and there is also no empirical research in the U.S. in preceding studies. This is an interdisciplinary and integrative study, and it is to bridge the research gap by interviewing seven trainees whoContinue reading “A Phenomenological Study of An Intercultural Outreach Training Program for Multi-ethnic Community Outreach Workers in Cupertino and Sunnyvale, California”