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J. Nelson Jennings — 2026-07-25

So who is "theology" for? Who produces "theology"? How is it taught? How is it communicated? Are some languages and cultures better suited for Christian theology than others? What challenges does "theology" face today? What challenges does "theology" present today? How did "theology" come about in the first place? Why does "theology" exist? What is "theology" after all--and who is it for?

Tom Steffen and Ray Neu, Character Theology: Engaging God through His Cast of Characters

J. N. Manokaran — 2026-07-24

The authors call for a relational, narrative, and participatory way of doing theology. The systematic theology developed by Western Christendom is an abstract proposition that neglects God’s revelation through the lives, voices, conflicts, struggles, sufferings, and journeys of the characters. God’s revelation is in fact through characters in the stories. Theology cannot be separated from stories. The biblical characters in the Scripture mirror the stories of the readers.

Abeneazer G. Urga, Elizabeth W. Mburu, and Ferdinand I. Okorie, eds., An African Introduction to the New Testament

Abyot S. Gashute — 2026-07-24

In this volume, 25 African New Testament scholars seek to provide an Africa-centered introduction to the books of the New Testament. The editors contend that “In most instances, students in Africa use introductory texts that have a Eurocentric orientation” (xv). They argue that introductory books from the Minority World “are unable to ask and answer questions that are relevant in the African context. This volume seeks to address this gap” (xv). The aim is to address the lack of such a book and to reduce African theology students’ overreliance on Eurocentric materials.

Collin Hansen, Skyler R. Flowers, and Ivan Mesa, eds., The Gospel After Christendom: An Introduction to Cultural Apologetics

Curran D. Bishop — 2026-07-24

The Gospel After Christendom argues that evangelism must once again become an exercise in cultural apologetics: demonstrating not merely that Christianity is true, but that it makes sense of the world people actually inhabit. The book contains 13 chapters whose authors have extensive experience in thinking and writing on the topic of apologetics. The authors define cultural apologetics, explain how it works, examine the questions cultural apologetics seeks to answer, and analyze the contexts where cultural apologetics is needed.

A Proven Model for Developing Biblically Competent, Christlike Leaders for the Global Church

Paul Hemming — 2026-07-24

This article evaluates Competency-Based Theological Education (CBTE) through Re-Forma’s outcomes-based model to address the global pastor training crisis. Drawing on 2025 qualitative research of 14 Kenyan facilitators, the study demonstrates how implementing Re-Forma’s 37 Outcomes establishes a rigorous, contextually flexible standard for assessing competence for biblical ministry. The findings show that this mentor-driven approach integrates head, heart, and hands to foster Christlike character, counter prosperity theology, and unite independent “Roho” congregations. Additionally, this standard satisfies government registration criteria, presenting a scalable pathway to equip reliable, qualified global leaders.

Call for Papers for April 2027 Special Issue: Christian Unity amid Domestic and International Divisions

GME Editorial Team — 2026-07-24

How is Christian unity affected by social, cultural, and political tensions among individual Christians, churches, and mission organizations? How is Christian mission affected? Jesus prayed for his followers that God the Father would keep them one as the Father and the Son are one (John 17), and the historic creeds affirm that the Church is one. The April 2027 issue of Global Missiology will wrestle with these multifaceted dilemmas and questions.

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GME — 2026-07-27