New Frontiers in Missiology (EMS 33): Exploring Innovation, Global Shifts, and the Future of Mission

Shaping tomorrow’s mission, today.

Missiology should be a dynamic discipline, always adapting to a changing world. Today’s trends--global demographic shifts, digital frontiers, and rising indigenous voices--demand more than minor adjustments. They call for reimagining what mission looks like. New Frontiers in Missiology rises to this challenge, offering fresh insight into emerging trends and innovative ideas that are reshaping the global mission landscape. From AI and gaming to urbanization and animistic practices, this book charts the expanding boundaries of mission with depth and clarity.

Written by diverse scholars and frontline practitioners, this volume is for those who care about the future of God’s mission. This book offers thoughtful analysis and practical wisdom to help you faithfully serve in new contexts. It will equip you to discern where the Spirit is moving and how to join in--wherever the gospel is needed next.

Larry Caldwell is chief academic officer, dean, and professor of intercultural studies and Bible interpretation at Kairos University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He also serves as senior missiologist for Converge Worldwide. Previously, he and his wife, Mary, were missionaries with Converge for twenty-one years in Manila, Philippines. Larry teaches regularly on contextualization and Bible interpretation at seminaries and missionary training institutions throughout the world. He is the author of several books and academic articles, including Missions and You! and Doing Bible Interpretation!, both of which have been translated into several different languages. He and Mary have four adult children and four grandchildren.

Enoch Wan is currently the research professor of intercultural studies and director of the PhD/EdD/DIS Programs at Western Seminary, Portland. He is a past president of the Evangelical Missiological Society, as well as the founder and advisor of GlobalMissiology.org. He is also a board member of the Worldwide Bible Society (USA) and the Tien Dao Christian Media Association.

Marty Shaw, Jr., was born and raised in Japan, the son of missionaries. He has served as the vice president of Global Initiatives and the Asia/Pacific Ministry Director with WorldVenture for twenty years. Marty and his wife, Denise, served as missionaries in Japan for twenty years. He has written articles in both English and Japanese related to mission strategy and has taught and trained on missiological topics globally. Marty has served on Boards in Asia and the US. He and his wife have two adult children.