Category Archives: Missions

The 2011 Triple Disaster in Japan and the Diaspora: Lessons Learned and Ways Forward

Enoch Wan and Elton S. L. Law. The catastrophic March 11, 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami not only devastated that region of Japan but also triggered several potentially even more disastrous Fujishima nuclear power incidents. Even as geological specialists, nuclear physicists, economic advisors, political pundits, sociological analysts, and humanitarian organizers grapple with these tragic eventsContinue reading “The 2011 Triple Disaster in Japan and the Diaspora: Lessons Learned and Ways Forward”

The Salvation of the Un-evangelized: What the Literature Suggests

Enoch Wan and Robert Altstadt. Theology of Religions and Open Theology are two areas that are currently being discussed and hotly debated within the evangelical community. These discussions have brought to the forefront an issue that the church has pondered almost from the beginning. http://ojs.globalmissiology.org/index.php/english/article/view/107/307

The Blind-Spot of Apollos & Chinese Christian Missions

Enoch Wan. Apollos was a Jewish scholar from the outstanding cultural center of Alexandria. He knew the Scriptures well, taught about Jesus accurately and preached the Word passionately and publicly. However, his knowledge of baptism was found to be deficient, limited to the baptism of John. This inadequate understanding (hereafter as “Apollos’ blind spot”) hinderedContinue reading “The Blind-Spot of Apollos & Chinese Christian Missions”

Inter-Disciplinary and Integrative Missiologicial Research: The “What,” “Why,” and “How”

Enoch Wan. This paper will begin with defining key terms, followed by explanation of the “what,” “why” and “how” of inter-disciplinary and integrative missiological research. Hopefully Christian scholars of multiple disciplines will collaborate in conducting research and Christian leaders will become better stewards of resources and opportunities by making informed decision based on validly collectedContinue reading “Inter-Disciplinary and Integrative Missiologicial Research: The “What,” “Why,” and “How””

A Review of the Literature on Ethnicity, National Identity and Related Missiological Studies

Enoch Wan and Mark Vanderwerf. In this study, the review the literature will focus on publications on the theoretical background of “ethnicity” and “national identity” and related missiological studies.

A Critique of Charles Kraft’s Use/Misuse of Communication and Social Sciences in Biblical Interpretation and Missiological Formulation

Enoch Wan. This paper is written with a single purpose of providing a critique by answering the question whether Dr. Charles Kraft has used/misused the communication and social sciences in his biblical interpretation and missiological formulation. http://ojs.globalmissiology.org/index.php/english/article/view/120/346

Mission among the Chinese Diaspora – A case study of migration & mission

Enoch Wan. This study is about “overseas Chinese” (huaren) – people of Chinese descent residing outside of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Chinese people began emigrating from China prior to the 14th century and the outflow accelerated in the early 19th century due to a combination of push (population explosion, famines, political instability, etc.)Continue reading “Mission among the Chinese Diaspora – A case study of migration & mission”

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.

Multiethnic Ministry and Diaspora Missions in Action: A Case Study of the Wu Chang Church of Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Enoch Wan and John Kuo. The purpose of this book is to showcase multiethnic ministry and diaspora missions in action at the Wu Chang Church of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The research for this book was conducted by John Kuo for his doctoral dissertation at Western Seminary under the supervision of Enoch Wan, the director. John KuoContinue reading “Multiethnic Ministry and Diaspora Missions in Action: A Case Study of the Wu Chang Church of Kaohsiung, Taiwan”