Author: Mission Commission

REIMAGINING AI: FORUM UPDATE

REIMAGINING AI: FORUM UPDATE

Posted by | Jul 18, 2026 | , , , ,

Artificial (aka Assistive) Intelligence use has accelerated exponentially over the past three years — often uncritically. The rapid uptake requires us to take stock regarding the use of the new technology. Here, the forum content is summarised with links to the actual presentations. The forum explored AI’s potential to support translation, training, research, administration, digital evangelism, low-resource languages, and grassroots ministry. Yet, AI must remain subordinate to human responsibility, theological discernment, and relational mission.

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REIMAGINING AI: A DISCUSSION FORUM PRIMER

REIMAGINING AI: A DISCUSSION FORUM PRIMER

Posted by | Jun 1, 2026 | , ,

In the contemporary missions landscape, the global Church finds itself at a historic crossroads, where the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamentally altering how we perceive and perform our sacred mandates. The conversation has shifted decisively from whether the Church should engage with these technologies to how it can do so faithfully. Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical has received much publicity, but Protestants have drawn similar conclusions for some time. Here is an introduction.

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REIMAGINING PASTORAL TRAINING: FORUM UPDATE

REIMAGINING PASTORAL TRAINING: FORUM UPDATE

Posted by | Apr 8, 2026 | , , , ,

Alongside the expansion of the Church in the Majority World lies a crisis so urgent and spiritually consequential that it threatens to undermine the very foundations of its growth. This crisis is the overwhelming lack of accessible, affordable, and contextually grounded training for those called to shepherd these burgeoning congregations. This brief follow-up report presents findings from talks presented at the 2026 Online Forum concerning this topic as well as breakout room notes and subsequent submissions.

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REIMAGINING PASTORAL TRAINING: THE 90% CRISIS

REIMAGINING PASTORAL TRAINING: THE 90% CRISIS

Posted by | Mar 7, 2026 | , , ,

Alongside the expansion of the Church in the Majority World lies a crisis so urgent and spiritually consequential that it threatens to undermine the very foundations of its growth. This crisis is the overwhelming lack of accessible, affordable, and contextually grounded training for those called to shepherd these burgeoning congregations. This essay presents pre-reading for an online forum where we will explore the issues further. A follow-up essay presenting findings from the forum will follow.

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REIMAGINING MISSIONS: LEADING FROM BELOW

REIMAGINING MISSIONS: LEADING FROM BELOW

Posted by | Mar 21, 2025 | , , , , , ,

We are excited to announce the release of our elder, Dr William D. (Bill) Taylor’s latest book: “Leading From Below: Lessons from the Crucible of Global Mission“. Known as “Uncle Bill” to some of us, this new book reveals insights learned from six decades of cross-cultural ministry and decades of WEAMC development. To introduce the volume to you, this essay features excerpts from Bill’s introduction and the entire afterword from MC Executive Director (now Co-Leader), Dr. Jamie (Jay) Mātenga.

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