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Relational Study of the Trinity and the Epistle to the Philippians

Enoch Wan and Johnny Yee-chong Wan. This is the first of a 3-part series on the topic “Partnerships in Action” and the titles are as follows: ”Partnership” — A Relational Study of the Trinity and the Epistle to Philippians Foresights of the Founder of C&MA – Albert B. Simpson Historical Narrative of Partnership in ActionContinue reading “Relational Study of the Trinity and the Epistle to the Philippians”

Partnerships Should Mimic the Trinity

Enoch Wan. Given the fact that the popular practice in Christian mission in the West is “entrepreneurial” in conceptualization and “managerial” in operation, “relational missiology” is proposed as an alternative for the African context. In sharp contrast to western “managerial missiology” approaches, relational missiology is scripturally based, theologically grounded, theoretically coherent and contextually relevant for the African context for practical implementation.Continue reading “Partnerships Should Mimic the Trinity”

A Comparative Study of Sino-American Cognitive & Theological Pattern & Proposed Alternative

Enoch Wan. The intension in writing this paper is to improve communication between Chinese and America scholars, and to enhance mutual understanding between Chinese and American researchers. A secondary purpose is to conduct a comparative study (sections III and IV) of Sino-American cognitive and theological pattern with the intension to propose alternative to traditional wayContinue reading “A Comparative Study of Sino-American Cognitive & Theological Pattern & Proposed Alternative”

Ministering in Turkish Context: proposing a five-stage model for church planting

Enoch Wan and John Mark. It is an act of faith to attempt to start churches in a land where there are few followers of Christ and few national churches. Our understanding and passion for evangelism, discipleship, leadership development, and church planting greatly impact the church planting task and yet there are a variety ofContinue reading “Ministering in Turkish Context: proposing a five-stage model for church planting”

International Student Outreach, 2009-2011

It was not too difficult to get myself back to the work routine upon returning from Taiwan in 2009, but I sure missed ministering among foreign inmates and work with a multi-ethnic team. That summer, I began to pray and ask the Lord to give me an opportunity to minister among multi-ethnic people. I heard aboutContinue reading “International Student Outreach, 2009-2011”

Loving God and Loving My Multi-ethnic Neighbors

Years ago I moved to a cul de sac—a neighborhood street closed at one end. This neighborhood is very multi-ethnic, with the majority of the community including Middle Eastern, Jewish, Indian, and Asian-born outside the United States. I see the growing multi-ethnic population as a good opportunity to share Christ. From my understanding of theContinue reading “Loving God and Loving My Multi-ethnic Neighbors”

Diversity of Ghanaian Diaspora in the U.S.A.: Ministering to the Diverse Ghanaian Communities through Ghanaian Congregation

Enoch Wan and Yaw Attah Edu-Bekoe. Ghanaian community in the United States is culturally and generationally diverse, which creates both opportunities and challenges. Ministry challenges require confronting cultural, linguistic, and generational diversity in the midst of multicultural society. Ministry opportunities also exist, as Ghanaian congregations are founded, motivated, and mobilized for mission. In the end,Continue reading “Diversity of Ghanaian Diaspora in the U.S.A.: Ministering to the Diverse Ghanaian Communities through Ghanaian Congregation”

Quincentennial celebrating: the paradigm-shift of Martin Luther then ours now

Enoch Wan. Based on significant global trends that affect the mission of thekingdom of God, the Lutheran Church is encouraged, first, to be engaged in a shift from traditional missiology to a multilinear, multidirectional missiology and multiethnic ecclesiology. Further, in light of diaspora communities literally “at our doorstep,” a “diaspora missiology” understands not only missionsContinue reading “Quincentennial celebrating: the paradigm-shift of Martin Luther then ours now”

The Importance and Significance of Missiological Research – Christian Stewardship in Leadership

Enoch Wan. This paper will begin with defining key terms, followed by explanation of the importance and significance of missiological research in order to help Christian leaders be good stewards of resources and opportunity. Due to the brevity of this paper, only five branches of missiological studies (i.e. theory, theology, history, anthropology and strategy ofContinue reading “The Importance and Significance of Missiological Research – Christian Stewardship in Leadership”

The Flaw of the Excluded Middle

Paul G. Hiebert. Western world view has a blind spot that makes it difficult for many Western missionaries to understand, let alone answer, problems related to spirits, ancestors and astrology. Dr. Hiebert here brings us a reevaluation of these problems from a Biblical perspective which challenges some of the assumptions of Western theology and opensContinue reading “The Flaw of the Excluded Middle”