Festschrift for John Stott from former Langham Scholars in East Asia

Title: Guarding the Gospel in East Asia today. Papers in honour of John Stott

Target Launch Date: November 2007

Table of Contents

East Asia today is marked with ethnic, religious, linguistic, political and economic diversities. Since the end of the Pacific War, new nation-states in the region are moving out of their colonial past. Not only are they reassessing their ties with the west, they also need to establish new ways of relating to one another. What are the particular challenges to and opportunities for Christian mission? How can Asian churches come together in mission?

The contributors of this volume of essays lead us on a journey in exploring the contours and frontiers in Christian mission today. These East Asian Christian theologians and church leaders are unique in one important respect. They are all former Langham Scholars who have benefited from the tutelage of the Rev. Dr John Stott. As they take up the responsibility to guard the Gospel, Paul's words to Timothy, 'But as for you (su de)', serve as a constant reminder of the distinct Christian calling. This volume of essays is their tribute to John Stott, the godly pastor, teacher, and friend who has continually upheld them in prayer.

Notes to Contributors:

  1. Target readers: Please pitch your contribution with first year M Div students in mind.
  2. Send Tribute and Main Articles to Michael Poon by 28 February 2007; Foreword and Closing Reflection by 31 May 2007.
  3. Article specification: 5,000-6,000 words, including footnotes. Please submit by email in Microsoft Word document format, use Times New Romans, point 12.
  4. Style:
  5. Publisher: ATF Press, within the Christianity in Asia Series

Contact: Michael Poon, Trinity Theological College, 490 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 678093.

Contributor

Article Title

Ministry
 

Introduction

  
Howard Peskett Foreword Vice Principal, Trinity College (Bristol), Administrator of the Langham Research Scholarships in the UK and Ireland
Choong Chee Pang Tribute Fudan University, Shanghai, China
 

Section One: Rightly handling the word of truth

  
Augustine Pagolu Reading the Bible in the Asian Context: A Study in Method Lecturer in Old Testament, Biblical Graduate School of Theology (Singapore), former Academic Dean, South Asia Institute of Advanced Christianity Studies (Bangalore)
Stephen Lee Joel and Pentecost Reconsidered Consulting Pastor, Richmond Hill Chinese Community Church, & Teaching Minister, West Toronto Christian Community Church, Ontario, Canada. Founding Chair of Langham Foundation (Hong Kong) and former Dean, China Graduate School of Theology, Hong Kong
Seree Lorgunpai The Importance of Honorific Pronouns and Intimacy Pronouns in the Translation of the Thai Bible General Secretary, Thailand Bible Society
Peng Kuo-Wei An Attempt at Reformulating the Theology for Scriptural Authority: in light of the ministry of Bible translation in an inter-confessional context Translation Consultant, United Bible Societies, Asia-Pacific Area
 

Section Two: Church of the living God

  
John Chew The Global vs. Local Church: Ecclesiological and Missiological Challenges Primate of the Anglican Province of South East Asia
Armand Barus An Inquiry into the Concept of Church in Indonesian Context Dean of Studies, Cipanas Theological College (Indonesia)
Timoteo Gener Evangelicals and Catholics Together? Issues and Prospects on Dialogue and Witnessing in Lowland Philippines Chair of the Theology Department, Asian Theological Seminary (Philippines)
  Section Three: Discerning the mystery of our faith  
Joseph Suico Pentecostal Contribution to Missions in Asia Faculty and Director of Research and Resources, Asia Pacific Theological Seminary (Philippines)
Simon Chan A Trinitarian Narrative of God's Presence in the World: Implications for a Theology of Religions Earnest Lau Professor in Systematic Theology, Trinity Theological College (Singapore)
Lee Sang-Hwan The Distinctiveness of Pentecostal Theology Director of Academic Affairs, Asia LIFE University (Daejeon, South Korea)
 

Section Four: Fulfilling our responsibilities

 
Eileen Poh Guarding the Gospel in an Affluent Society: Some Reflections from Revelation 18 Lecturer, Discipleship Training Centre (Singapore)
Michael Poon Keep us together in Christ: Sharing among nation-states in East Asia Director, the Centre for the Study of Christianity in Asia, Trinity Theological College (Singapore)
Paulus Sugeng Widjaja Peace-building and Evangelism Director of the Center for the Study and Promotion of Peace, Duta Wacana Christian University (Indonesia)
 

Closing reflections

  
Chris Wright Closing Reflection International Ministries Director, Langham Partnership International