relationalrealism

Christ the Reconciler: A Theology for Opposites, Differences, and Enemies

Peter Schmiechen. Schmiechen first analyzes the dysfunctional state of America’s churches – with their capitulation to modern culture – and then argues convincingly that the church can be renewed only through the recovery of Christ’s gospel of reconciliation.

The Social God and the Relational Self: A Trinitarian Theology of the Imago Dei

Stanley J. Grenz. The author constructs an ongoing conversation involving biblical texts, the theological heritage of the Christian tradition, and the contemporary historical/social context. He develops a communal understanding of the imago dei in the face of the demise of the centered self. Grenz delineates the biblical/theological foundation for a new social conception of the divine imageContinue reading “The Social God and the Relational Self: A Trinitarian Theology of the Imago Dei”

TAIPEI PRISON MINISTRY, 2008-2009

The German missionary, Dr. Immanuel Scharrer, told me to apply for a prison volunteer permit first, and then I waited at the train station for someone to pick me up for my first prison visit. I took my first solo train ride in my country and was picked up by a Filipino and a ThaiContinue reading “TAIPEI PRISON MINISTRY, 2008-2009”

U.S. Census Bureau

The mission of the Census Bureau is to serve as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy. https://www.census.gov/

Tokyo 2010 Global Mission Consultation

The Tokyo 2010 Global Mission Consultation & Celebration–From Edinburgh to Tokyo, was held in Tokyo, Japan to celebrate the past and embrace the future. The Consultation was hosted by the Japanese Church and sponsored jointly by Asia Mission Association, Cross Global Link, Global Network of Mission Structures, and Third World Mission Association. A total ofContinue reading “Tokyo 2010 Global Mission Consultation”

Global Missiology

“Global Missiology was established in 2003. It has always been an open access e-journal to enable the widest availability possible of mission researchers’ work. Global Missiology – English is one of several language versions, each with its own unique contents.” http://www.globalmissiology.org/

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

“Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners…As the leading international organization for migration, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to: Assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management. Advance understanding of migration issues. EncourageContinue reading “International Organization for Migration (IOM)”

Wittgenstein Centre

For Demography and Global Human Capital. “The Wittgenstein Centre is a collaborating among the Department of Demography of the University of Vienna, the World Population Program of the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and the Vienna Institute of Demography of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (VID/ÖAW). The Centre aspires to be a worldContinue reading “Wittgenstein Centre”

Torch Trinity Journal

“Torch Trinity Journal is a peer-reviewed publication of Torch Trinity Graduate University, located in Seoul, Korea, focusing on scholarly articles from all theological disciplines that promote sound evangelical perspectives to current issues and trends.” http://www.ttgst.ac.kr/library/eng/electronic/electronic02.asp

Oxford Centre for Mission Studies (OCMS)

“OCMS brings together members of the worldwide church under one roof to research, reflect and respond to challenges faced across cultures and in the varying economic, social and political contexts in which Christians worship and witness.” Publishing ministry includes Regnum Books and Transformation Journal. http://www.ocms.ac.uk/publishing/