In Search of Missions’ Flexible Boundaries

So what constitutes "missions"? This is a continuing argument between me and myself. I am working on a book on Mission Theology. One of the many aspects of Mission Theology has to do with what are the boundary lines of what we call "missions." Some might see this as an irrelevant concern... or perhaps just …

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“Theology and Missions” Book

I just started working on my newest book. Not sure what it will be ultimately titled. So far, it is just called "Theology and Missions." Note... it is not "Theology OF Missions." Actually, I am still working on a book with my wife "The Dynamics of Pastoral Care" as a follow-on to "The Art of …

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Theological Contextualization Presentation Update

Made a fair number of changes to my presentation, so it is updated on Slideshare, and embedded here:

The “Foul Lines” of Contextual Theology

All Theology is Contextual. So when I speak of the "foul lines" of contextual theology, I mean the "foul lines" of ALL theology. The use of the term "foul lines" as it pertains to contextual theology, comes from Stephen Bevans, who in turn draws it from Justo Gonzales.  I will be returning to Bevans later. …

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