Category Archives: Dr. Wan’s Writings

Relational Communication and the Use and Misuse of AI

Enoch Wan, Karen Hedinger, Mark Hedinger. The mission of God (missio Dei) regarding this worldis highly connected with communication. The peopleof God are called to teach (Matthew 28:20), and toreprove, rebuke and exhort (2 Tim 4:2). The narrativeexamples of the Book of Acts point us to teaching inhomes and in public (Acts 20:20). Jesus wasContinue reading “Relational Communication and the Use and Misuse of AI”

Understanding Oral Hermeneutics and Relational Hermeneutics

Enoch Wan. In 2011, Tom Steffen and William Bjoraker proposed“oral hermeneutics” (The Return of Oral Hermeneuticswhich is quite different from conventional “textualhermeneutics.” In this paper, the author proposes“relational hermeneutics” which is based onthe paradigm of “relational interactionism” thatcan integrate “textual hermeneutics” and “oralhermeneutics.” A simple comparison of the threehermeneutical approaches to Scriptures (i.e.comparison of textual/oral/relationalContinue reading “Understanding Oral Hermeneutics and Relational Hermeneutics”

Relational Intercultural Communication for Relational Intercultural Education

Enoch Wan and Mark Hedinger. Relational Intercultural Communication for Relational Intercultural Education explores the intersection between communication and education from a Relational Interactive perspective. In this book we introduce: A practical theology that recognizes the active involvement of Triune God within human communication and education. A communication cycle that looks at the interactions between the perceptionsContinue reading “Relational Intercultural Communication for Relational Intercultural Education”

Blockchain Missiology

Enoch Wan & Phillip Metzger. Blockchain Missiology is a blend of polycentricmissiology and blockchain theory. It values organizational decentralization/distribution over centralization, but some elements require further consideration. Practically, what would it look like to enact a blockchain missiological approach and how does that look different from other approaches? It is relational, and intercultural and valuesContinue reading “Blockchain Missiology”

Diaspora Missions Engagement in the Global North through Intercultural Campus Ministry: ‘By and Beyond’ Filipinos

Enoch Wan and Ria Martin. Filipino diasporas are among the largest group of people scattered around the world. This book explores the practice of diaspora missions through intercultural campus ministry and the unique challenges first-generation Filipino missionaries experience as diasporas in the global north when engaging in global missions. These challenges include contexts (High andContinue reading “Diaspora Missions Engagement in the Global North through Intercultural Campus Ministry: ‘By and Beyond’ Filipinos”

Marginality of Visible Minorities in Canada: A Missiological Study

Nestor Abdon and Enoch Wan. The unprecedented movement of people in the 21st century is a central theme in mission circles. With this movement comes suffering and pain for people who must adjust to the reality of living in a new environment, away from the homeland. The experience of people in diaspora is not uniformContinue reading “Marginality of Visible Minorities in Canada: A Missiological Study”

Marginality of Visible Minorities in Canada: A Missiological Study (D-Diaspora)

Nestor Abdon and Enoch Wan. The unprecedented movement of people in the 21st century is a central theme in mission circles. With this movement comes suffering and pain for people who must adjust to the reality of living in a new environment, away from the homeland. The experience of people in diaspora is not uniform with communitiesContinue reading “Marginality of Visible Minorities in Canada: A Missiological Study (D-Diaspora)”