Category Archives: Dr. Wan’s Writings

Three Steps Engaging the Diaspora in Canada in Christian Missions

Enoch Wan. Canada is an immigrant country that has welcomed new comers from around the world for over two hundred years. Having been ranked number one by the United Nations Human Development Index as the best country six times in the last decade, the trend of increased immigration will continue.According to the projection of StatisticsContinue reading “Three Steps Engaging the Diaspora in Canada in Christian Missions”

Missional Narrative and Missional Hermeneutic for the 21st Century

Enoch Wan and Paul Hiebert. Here is a list of theological and missiological insights from reading C. H. Wright’s 535 pages work entitled: The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible’s Grand Narrative (Baker) for this book is a key publication for missional narrative and missional hermeneutic for the 21st Century. http://ojs.globalmissiology.org/index.php/english/article/view/28/77

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”

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”

Spiritual Warfare: Overcoming Demonization

Enoch Wan. Christian leaders may not be in total agreement on the how’s and why’s of demonization of Christians, yet they all recognize the fact that Christians could be demonized. Therefore overcoming demonization is an essential aspect of Christians’ warfare against sin, self, Satan (& evil spirits). The controversial debate on the possibility and extensivenessContinue reading “Spiritual Warfare: Overcoming Demonization”

Christian Missions to Diaspora Groups: A Diachronic General Overview and Synchronic Study of Contemporary USA

Enoch Wan and Linda Gross. This paper is a diachronic overview of Christian missions to diaspora groups in general and a synchronic study of current efforts in contemporary USA. Definitions and explanations of several key-terms are offered below for the sake of clarity. http://ojs.globalmissiology.org/index.php/english/article/view/59/171