The pro-life movement has consistently held that “life begins at conception.” In the post-Dobbs era, special medical attention has now shifted to the status of the embryo. Inevitably, the global community is looking to evangelicalism for its position on the personhood of embryonic human individuals. The search for a theological determination is not only inevitable … Read more
With rapidly changing religious demographics (as evidenced in the 2021 census), the possible change in government to one whose approach to faith is yet unknown, and the continued rise in religion-related hate crimes, there is a pressing need for a survey of the state of religious freedom in the United Kingdom (UK). This paper has … Read more
Christians are a stigmatized and vulnerable segment of Somali society in the Horn of Africa. They constitute one of the world’s least studied religious minorities and one of the most persecuted. In the 2024 annual ranking by the aid organization Open Doors—which identifies countries where Christians face the most intense persecution—Somalia ranks second globally and … Read more
It seems counter-intuitive to assert that global evangelicalism needs the Catholic Church. Yet, it is a most reasonable proposition. Reading the many fine histories of global evangelicalism is reminiscent of tracking a nomadic tribe. Our group has no home. We are usually identified by our distinct “markers” carved along the trail over time, or we … Read more
As sojourners in a fallen world, life includes suffering, pain, and perhaps trauma. This paper focuses on a theological perspective of trauma for the purpose of caring for people holistically, both physically and spiritually. Indeed, God created human beings as embodied souls; both body and soul are important. Trauma research emphasizes the physical aspect of … Read more
Illegal immigration is one of the most pressing ethical issues facing American Evangelicals today. Over the last decade, millions have unlawfully made their way into the United States, with many of these illegal immigrants fleeing poverty, famine, and danger. Culturally, the response from American Evangelicals has been inconsistent and divisive. However, many of these illegal … Read more
This paper seeks to present the case for global evangelicalism in the context of discipleship for the equipping of the laity in the local church context. It holds that discipleship and apologetics are two interwoven concepts which builds a solid foundation for global evangelicalism. Both concepts are being used uniquely and specifically in the context … Read more
The underground church, a covert community of believers living out their faith under oppressive regimes, offers an intriguing and complex model for examination within global evangelism. Even in the face of great obstacles, the underground church continues to share the gospel, frequently by utilizing innovative strategies and displaying remarkable resilience. This proposed paper aims to … Read more
Unlike assigned leadership in which leadership is granted to someone who holds a certain position of power, emergent leadership occurs when someone becomes an influential member of a group or organization without previously holding a formal position of power. For people of faith who find themselves as part of a minority culture, this type of … Read more
In the late 2000s, the West witnessed the formation of multiple ex-Muslim organizations. Over the past decade the globe has witnessed the emergence of various organizations and platforms leading to a new phenomenon known as the ex-Muslim Movement. Ex-Muslims are considered to be apostates in Islam. Apostates are not new as they date back to … Read more