Missiology and Leadership in a Liminal World Cohort

We are in an era of polycentric Christianity, in which the faith is established on all inhabited continents of the world and mission is understood as “from everyone to everywhere.” However, this widespread recognition of the current polycentric period of Christianity does not imply that the church is in a settled state. Rather, global mission and the global church are in a liminal space. This liminality arises from many factors.

Historically, though the “modern missions” era has passed its heyday, that period continues to profoundly shape contemporary mission theory and practice. While missionaries from the majority world now surpass those from the West in number, the majority world mission movement is yet to reach a full state of flourishing. Geopolitically, the era of unipolar politics is over and a multipolar world is emerging. Migration remains a powerful force shaping societies and churches worldwide, even as growing opposition raises new questions about its future. Missiology itself is under pressure to recast itself as a global, rather than an exclusively Western, academic discipline.

This cohort will help leaders navigate the complex, liminal realities of their ministries and contexts. In a supportive community of practice, participants will engage in missiological reflection and develop practical leadership skills to lead faithfully amid uncertainty and change. The goal is maximum gospel faithfulness in this liminal moment.