The recent proliferation and usage of livestream technology in the local church, particularly over the past four years in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, demands that churches and pastors reconsider their broader audience (a global audience) in addition to their local body of believers. Studies have shown that the average church’s reach on a … Read more
Since the beginning of global Pentecostalism in the early twentieth century, the movement has become highly significant throughout its rapid expansion across the globe. This paper asserts that although Pentecostalism has led to enormous growth in the number and spread of churches in Africa, it has also led to a deterioration in theocentric Christian spirituality. … Read more
This paper examines a major issue in contemporary Indian Christianity: the necessity of baptism in a context where the issue has become especially contentious in recent years due to theological, social, and political dynamics. By considering the challenges raised by the Indian context, the paper seeks to provide an evangelical response which is rooted in … Read more
In 1966, evangelical leaders from across the globe met in Berlin for the Congress on World Evangelism. Championed by Billy Graham and organized by Carl F. H. Henry, the Berlin Congress called delegates from across the world to present papers on the topic of “One Race, One Gospel, One Task.” The event culminated in 18,000 … Read more
This paper seeks to present a theological ethics of responsibility rooted in the Filipino lingua-cultural concept of pananagútan (accountability). I aim to show the potential of this concept for bringing together ethical frameworks previously proposed by evangelical Asian theologians and adding important biblical nuance to the conversation. Pananagútan is a multifaceted ethical concept that recognizes … Read more
This paper explores the dynamic relationship between the charismatic movement and Reformed Baptist theology within the global evangelical Christian landscape. Charismatics, proponents of the continuation of miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit, constitute one of the fastest-growing evangelical movements worldwide. However, traditional Reformed Baptist churches, often leaning towards cessationism, may exhibit wariness towards the charismatic … Read more
Proposal Co-authored by Christopher D. Neal and Chad Parker This project proposes a dialogue with the concepts of hybrid identities (as developed in postcolonial theory) and technological social formation (i.e., media as an influence upon human behavior, institutions, and values), to examine the role of digital media in identity and culture formation. This discussion will … Read more
Much has been written about the three primary worldview perspectives found in the societies of the world (Roland Muller, Honor and Shame, 20). These include, (1) Guilt-Innocence; the perspective favoring propositional right vs. wrong reasoning, (2). Shame-Honor; the viewpoint which esteems relationships and reputation above forthrightness; and (3) Fear-Power; the perspective which dreads evil spirits … Read more
The term mindset is common in today’s vernacular, but its significance in the canon and in evangelism has scarcely been explored. God’s word reaches all cultures despite the challenges in interpretation from one culture to another, yet culture can silence its voice. People are often unaware of indoctrination and socialization from the culture that has … Read more
The proposed paper seeks to answer whether Christian Nationalism (CN), as described by Stephen Wolfe, threatens to diminish the witness of the evangelical Gospel around the world. This paper will first offer a working definition based on a survey of writings from Christian nationalists, then, use Wolfe’s contention that Christians must politically assert themselves to … Read more