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Wisdom for Cross-Cultural Service: Journeys in Missiological Anthropology


  • Westminster Presbyterian Church 1757 North Lake Avenue Pasadena, CA, 91104 United States (map)

Join us for the 2024 Ralph D. Winter Lectureship as we learn from the reflections of seasoned anthropologists, their dialogue with one another, and our attendees.

Wisdom for Cross-Cultural Service: Journeys in Missiological Anthropology

Join us for a thoughtful and engaging event at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Pasadena, CA, or online from anywhere. This hybrid event will be completely recorded, and all attendees will receive access to the recordings shortly after our event.

Learn from the wisdom of seasoned missiological anthropologists, their cross-cultural study, practice, and ongoing reflection. This hybrid gathering will provide you with valuable insights and practical knowledge to navigate the complexities of serving in diverse cultural contexts. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your horizons and gain a deeper understanding of the diverse world we live in. Be prepared to embark on an exciting journey towards greater cultural awareness and impactful service!

Speaker Info:

Darrell Whiteman is a missiological anthropologist, passionate about helping people in diverse cultures connect the Gospel and biblical values to the deepest part of their worldview. His teaching on “Crossing Cultural Barriers with the Gospel” has taken him to 78 countries and the training of thousands of missionaries and church workers. For more information about Darrell click here, https://globaldevelopmentinc.org/about/darrell-whiteman/.

Bob Priest is an anthropologist and missiologist and has a PhD in anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley. Over his career he taught for five years in undergraduate settings, and for 29 years in theological seminaries. His research and writing have included a focus on Christian mission, the anthropology of religion, race and ethnicity, sexuality and marriage, short-term missions, religious conversion, contextualization, missiology as a field, and witchcraft accusations. For more information about Bob click here, https://robertpriest.academia.edu/

Miriam Adeney is an anthropologist, a missiologist, and an author whose passions include global Christianity, world religions, gender, oral art genres, economic community development, multiethnic ministry, diasporas, training writers for publication, and preparing workers for cross-cultural living. She has authored more than 150 articles or book chapters, as well as six books; Miriam has lectured at universities and conferences spanning five continents. Southeast Asia, Latin America, and North American multiethnic communities are areas of her long-term interest. For more information about Dr. Adeney click here, https://www.cbeinternational.org/person/miriam-adeney/

Michael Rynkiewich is an anthropologist, missiologist, and author, who retired as Professor of Anthropology at the E. Stanley Jones School of Mission and Evangelism and as Director of Postgraduate Studies, both at Asbury Theological Seminary. His previous works include The Nacirema (1975), Land and Churches in Melanesia (2004), and Soul, Self, and Society: A Postmodern Anthropology for Mission in a Postcolonial World (2012).

Daniel Shaw has been at Fuller Theological Seminary since 1982, when he set up the translation program for the School of World Mission (now the School of Mission and Theology). He frequently speaks for mission conferences and presents professional papers at anthropological and missiological meetings around the world. He regularly consults and teaches on anthropology, Bible translation, cross-cultural evangelism, and training. Shaw’s many books include Understanding Folk Religion (1999), Communicating God’s Word in a Complex World (2003), and Singing Samo Songs (2022). For more information about Dan click here, https://www.fuller.edu/faculty/r-daniel-shaw/

Respondents/Facilitators:

Danny Hunter (PhD Asbury Theological Seminary, '21) is currently adjunct faculty for Asbury Theological Seminary, Bethel University (IN), and Pacific Islands University. He teaches online courses including missional ecclesiology, theology and culture, and world religions. He also does independent research and consulting work for churches and missionary organizations concerned with how the local church engages directly in mission.

Jessamin Birdsall: (Bio to follow)

Preliminary Schedule for Ralph D. Winter Memorial Lectureship 2024

Thursday:

  • Introduction: 7:00 pm

  • Darrell Whiteman-Missiological Anthropology and the Cross-Cultural Worker: An Incarnational Approach: 7:15 pm

  • Response by Danny Hunter: 8:00 pm

  • Panel and Q&A: 8:10 pm

  • Closing Remarks: 9:00 pm

Friday:

  • Introduction: 9:00 am

  • Bob Priest-An Intellectual Journey with Anthropology and Mission: 9:10 am

  • Response by Jessamin Birdsall: 9:40 am

  • Panel and Q&A: 9:50 am

  • Coffee Break: 10:50 am

  • Brief Introduction: 11:20 am

  • Miriam Adeney-An Intellectual Journey with Anthropology and Mission: 11:25 am

  • Response by Danny Hunter: 11:55 am

  • Panel and Q&A: 12:05 pm

  • Lunch Break: 1:00 pm

  • Brief Introduction: 2:00 pm

  • Mike Rynkiewich-An Intellectual Journey with Anthropology and Mission: 2:05 pm

  • Response by Jessamin Birdsall: 2:35 pm

  • Panel and Q&A: 2:45 pm

  • Coffee Break: 3:45 pm

  • Brief Introduction: 4:15 pm

  • Darrell Whiteman-An Intellectual Journey with Anthropology and Mission: 4:20 pm

  • Response by Danny Hunter: 4:50 pm

  • Panel and Q&A: 5:00 pm

  • Dinner Break: 6:00 pm

  • Brief Introduction: 7:00 pm

  • Dan Shaw-An Intellectual Journey with Anthropology and Mission: 7:05 pm

  • Response by Jessamin Birdsall: 7:35 pm

  • Panel and Q&A: 7:45 pm

  • Closing Remarks: 8:45 pm

Saturday:

  • Introduction: 9:00 am

  • Darrell Whiteman-Missiological Anthropology and the New Disciple of Jesus: 9:10 am

  • Response by Jessamin Birdsall: 9:55 am

  • Panel and Q&A: 10:05 am

  • Coffee Break: 11:00 am

  • Concluding Roundtable- The Future of Missiological Anthropology: 11:30 am

  • Closing Remarks: 12:30 pm

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