Category Archives: Publications

Global Kingdom, Global People: Living Faithfully in a Multicultural World

Melba Padilla Maggay. In an age of unsurpassed globalization, Melba Maggay reminds us of the beauty of unique cultures no matter how small their imprint on the world may seem. Yet these cultures do not exist in isolation, but have a complex interrelation with one another, be they monoliths such as western capitalism or subsistenceContinue reading “Global Kingdom, Global People: Living Faithfully in a Multicultural World”

Beyond Hospitality: Migration, Multiculturalism, and the Church

Edited by Charles Cook, Lorajoy Tira-Dimangondayao, and Lauren Goldbeck. The Canadian landscape continues to change as we welcome people from every corner of the world. The church in Canada has historically been on the forefront of assisting new Canadians to settle in this country. But is that enough? The contributors to this book believe thatContinue reading “Beyond Hospitality: Migration, Multiculturalism, and the Church”

Engaging Chinese Diaspora in the Ministry of Bible Translation

Enoch Wan and Jeremiah Chung. This book provides readers the vision and rationale for engaging Chinese diaspora laity in Bible translation beyond traditional ways. By giving, praying, and sending, they will not merely promote transformation in the Bibleless people; they themselves, as volunteers and the related Chinese diaspora congregations, will be transformed. It includes practicalContinue reading “Engaging Chinese Diaspora in the Ministry of Bible Translation”

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”

Exploring Sino-Spirituality

Enoch Wan. Dichotomized Views: Western and Chinese Cultural Influence Chinese ministers from different backgrounds tend to hold different views on the spirituality of a servant. Generally speaking, those who receive Western theological training insist that the spirituality of a servant should include: having been called by God and ordained by the church, blessed with spiritualContinue reading “Exploring Sino-Spirituality”

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””