Lausanne Global Classroom: Diaspora

The first Global Classroom episode focuses on diaspora, a global phenomenon that has marked the 21st century. Today, more than ever before, people are on the move, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, and for various reasons—terrorism, economic collapse or opportunity, famine, human trafficking, education, to mention a few. There is a tremendous opportunity for ministry to,Continue reading “Lausanne Global Classroom: Diaspora”

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”

Spirit-Anointed Witness of God’s People in a Multi-Cultural World

Mathew PhilipKarimpanamannil. The thesis is that the church be authorized, enlightened, enriched, equipped, and empowered to proclaim, practice, and demonstrate the power of God’s Kingdom. It is high time to mobilize the congregation of a homogeneous culture for witnessing in a multi-cultural context. Christ-event and Spirit-event resulted in church as a vibrant community, which transcendsContinue reading “Spirit-Anointed Witness of God’s People in a Multi-Cultural World”

The Terrible Facts: What is Happening to the World’s Christians?

Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs; Religious Freedom Project. December 13, 2013. From Cairo and Damascus to Tehran and Beijing, religious freedom is under siege. Ironically, it is Christianity—a faith that contributed decisively to the rise of religious liberty—that now finds itself increasingly persecuted around the world.