Fuller School of Intercultural Studies Blog (dormant)
This is the now-dormant blog site of Fuller's former School of Intercultural Studies. Here you’ll find insights from faculty and friends of Fuller’s School of Intercultural Studies: missional conversations, up-to-date information, reflection, and new ideas regarding missional engagement of the global church.
This is excellent material, so we have decided to maintain the accessibility of this material though this blog is no longer in use. We hope it continues to enrich your life and scholarship.
The Inextricable Binding of Justice, Grace, and Forgiveness
Like many others, I have been deeply affected by Rachel Denhollander’s powerful testimonies: both her words as the first plaintiff and last survivor to testify in the…
To Translate or Not To Translate?
Translation enables the transmission of ideas from one sociolinguistic context to another. It has been necessary since God visited the tower of Babel in Genesis…
President Labberton Witnesses Firsthand New Developments in Chinese Theological Education
This blog is part of an ongoing series on theological education in China, read Dr. Peter Lim’s article titled “20 Years of Innovative Education in…
Why Church Planting Is Not Sexy
Fads are intriguing but they can lead us to poor decisions. They can occur in every area of life: fashion, diet, career choice, child rearing,…
The Four ‘C’s of Church Planting Collaboration
Collaboration is a buzzword. Cooperation is all the rage, especially among millennials. It can be fun and it is necessary to get certain things done,…
Valuing the Vision: Supporting Latino/a Church Planters
Accepting Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior as an adult, attending Bible college and seminary, and serving within my Assemblies of God denomination have…
Reorganizing the World for Community— Lessons from Mexico and the Philippines
Subversion is at the core of Christianity. Jesus was born in a humble stable and was a refugee. He did all kinds of things…
God’s Plan for an Ethnoracially Reconciling Church
How should we understand God’s plan for racial reconciliation in the church? The epistle to the Ephesians and the book of Revelation offer insight…
Sharing the Gospel Through Wine Clubs
Becky Lahna has used a variety of creative ways to engage with unbelievers, including joining the local Newcomers Club and a local wine club. This…
A Fractal Missiology for a Fractured World
What do US Christians think about Trump? Why do US Christians love guns and violence so much? These were the most popular questions I received during…