Once again I would like to call on you to submit an article for the next issue of Acta Missiologiae, the journal focusing on missiological issues pertinent to Central and Eastern Europe.
We are looking for four different kinds of submissions.
One, we would like full length articles dealing with some area of current research, As a reminder, general topics could include some aspect of mission history in or from the region, missiological reflection on changes in life and ministry since the fall of Communism, development of missional church thinking in the region, issues related to theology of mission, ministry among minorities or immigrants, impact and implications of post-modernism in a post-Communist Europe, etc. Papers should be between 15 and 30 pages. If you have something shorter or longer than that, we can discuss the matter further.
A further kind of article could be a report of something that you have found to be particularly helpful in your teaching. Perhaps you’ve developed or discovered a particular methodology or technique that has made the teaching of missiology or missiological subjects more effective. A short article detailing your experience would be interesting.
Second, we are looking for book reviews of books you have found helpful (or challenging, or frustrating, or significant) in your life and ministry. If you have read something recently that you would like others to know about, please send me something. Or if you are willing to write a review, but don’t have anything in mind, please let me know and I’ll give you some suggestions. Probably we can get you a free book if you’ll write about it! We’re looking for 800 - 1000 words.
Third, we would like to give reports on research projects, either recently completed or in progress. One of our goals is to inform each other of the kinds of research going on in and about the region. Some of you are in the middle of research now. Perhaps you are not far enough along in your research to write a full article, but a page or two describing your research would be helpful. Others of you have recently finished doctoral work, and perhaps you’re so tired of it you never want to see it again! (this is totally normal). Nevertheless, a couple of page report would be great.
Fourth, if there are conferences, consultations, special courses, or other events that would be of interest to a wider audience, please send us that announcement. We want to provide a forum where we can hear from and about each other. Also if you’ve had a book or article published somewhere let us know of that as well.
We would like to put the next issue out by the end of the year, so please send me something by November 1st. If you have something in mind, but aren’t able to meet that deadline, let me know, as we’re collecting articles for later issues already.
Thanks for considering this request to help further missiological reflection and practice in Central and Eastern Europe. May God give you strength to complete your projects and in your ministry.
Warmly,
Scott
Scott Klingsmith, Ph.D.
Editor, Acta Missiologiae
Missiologist in Residence, Denver Seminary
Coordinator, New Missions Movements Network in Europe, European Evangelical Missionary Alliance
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Monday, September 28, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Impressions Olga Zaprometova from Kishinev Conference
Dialogue and the Mission of the Church in Central and Eastern Europe
CEEAMS-Conference at Kishinev, Moldova
June 3-6, 2009
The theme chosen for the 2009 CEEAMS (the Central and Eastern European Association for Mission Studies) was 'Dialogue and the Mission of the Church in Central and Eastern Europe'. The conference took place in Kishinev (Moldova) at the College of Theology and Education, whose main academic focus is mission to the countries of Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Kirgizstan, Kazakhstan, Turmenistan, Afganistan and others).
The conference started with the opening address and a paper from the chair (Dr. Peter Penner, Prague) on the Importance of Reconciliation with the Past for the region. The discussion was followed by reports given by the participants from different regions.
The issue of a Dialogue between the majority and minority religions, Islam and Christianity, was risen and discussed by parallel groups composed of representatives from the Romanian Orthodox Church, Lutheran Church, Baptists, Mennonites, Pentecostals and Charismatics. To our regret, this time no-one from the Catholic Church (not even the members of the CEEAMS' steering committee) was present.
The second day was dedicated entirely to the issue of Christian Mission in a Muslim context. Presentations from Dr. David Shenk (USA) and Dr. Michai Malancea (Moldova) drew a lot of interest and were followed by enriching discussions. The College of Theology and Education in whose ministry both speakers are actively involved is very successful in training ministers and missionaries for Central Asia. Reports from those who, despite persecution, are ministering in Uzbekistan touched all our hearts. Information was given about the coming EAMS-2010 meeting in Iach (Romania).
The third day comprised presentations by Johann Matties (Germany) and his team, entitled "Coming back" and by Feodor Mokan (Moldova). First speaker talked about the Mennonite ministry in the Ukraine, where several Mennonite communities were destroyed during the Soviet time. "Coming back" is a beautiful example of the sincere desire of the descendants of those who earlier emigrated to the West to minister to those now in need in the Ukraine a true example of forgiveness and peacemaking. The second speaker gave a thoughtful analysis of the ways in which the church planting projects have been initiated in the former CIS since 1991 and the results of this activity.
After the closure of the conference the tour was offered to those whose travel schedules allowed to the archeological excavations (these comprised the ruins of Roman settlements, the former Nestorian monastery, and the ruins of a Tatar fortress) and the Orthodox church that still exsits in the area of Kishinev. Those who stayed for Sunday had an opportunity to minister together with the local church on the day of Pentecost (according to the Eastern Church calender).
Unfortunately, despite the large number of countires represented, including Moldova, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Russia, Latvia, Chekh Republik, Austria, Germany, Netherlands and USA, there was a very poor representation of CEEAMS members.
The conference provided a good opportunity for participants to share information about the latest academic research in the area of Dialogue and Mission. The Russian speaking participants had the opportunity to purchase the book of David Shenk "Journeys of the Muslim Nation and the Christian Church" printed in 2009 in Russian, plus others by the same author and also books by Peter Penner. Among other piblications was the journal "Religion in Eastern Europe" edited by Walter Sawatsky and Paul Mojzes. One of the youngest scholar in the area of contextual theology and migration studies, Dorottya Nagy from the Netherlands, presented her newly published book "Migration and Theology - The Case of Chinese Christian Communities in Hungary and Romania in the Globalisation-Context".
CEEAMS-Conference at Kishinev, Moldova
June 3-6, 2009
The theme chosen for the 2009 CEEAMS (the Central and Eastern European Association for Mission Studies) was 'Dialogue and the Mission of the Church in Central and Eastern Europe'. The conference took place in Kishinev (Moldova) at the College of Theology and Education, whose main academic focus is mission to the countries of Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Kirgizstan, Kazakhstan, Turmenistan, Afganistan and others).
The conference started with the opening address and a paper from the chair (Dr. Peter Penner, Prague) on the Importance of Reconciliation with the Past for the region. The discussion was followed by reports given by the participants from different regions.
The issue of a Dialogue between the majority and minority religions, Islam and Christianity, was risen and discussed by parallel groups composed of representatives from the Romanian Orthodox Church, Lutheran Church, Baptists, Mennonites, Pentecostals and Charismatics. To our regret, this time no-one from the Catholic Church (not even the members of the CEEAMS' steering committee) was present.
The second day was dedicated entirely to the issue of Christian Mission in a Muslim context. Presentations from Dr. David Shenk (USA) and Dr. Michai Malancea (Moldova) drew a lot of interest and were followed by enriching discussions. The College of Theology and Education in whose ministry both speakers are actively involved is very successful in training ministers and missionaries for Central Asia. Reports from those who, despite persecution, are ministering in Uzbekistan touched all our hearts. Information was given about the coming EAMS-2010 meeting in Iach (Romania).
The third day comprised presentations by Johann Matties (Germany) and his team, entitled "Coming back" and by Feodor Mokan (Moldova). First speaker talked about the Mennonite ministry in the Ukraine, where several Mennonite communities were destroyed during the Soviet time. "Coming back" is a beautiful example of the sincere desire of the descendants of those who earlier emigrated to the West to minister to those now in need in the Ukraine a true example of forgiveness and peacemaking. The second speaker gave a thoughtful analysis of the ways in which the church planting projects have been initiated in the former CIS since 1991 and the results of this activity.
After the closure of the conference the tour was offered to those whose travel schedules allowed to the archeological excavations (these comprised the ruins of Roman settlements, the former Nestorian monastery, and the ruins of a Tatar fortress) and the Orthodox church that still exsits in the area of Kishinev. Those who stayed for Sunday had an opportunity to minister together with the local church on the day of Pentecost (according to the Eastern Church calender).
Unfortunately, despite the large number of countires represented, including Moldova, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Russia, Latvia, Chekh Republik, Austria, Germany, Netherlands and USA, there was a very poor representation of CEEAMS members.
The conference provided a good opportunity for participants to share information about the latest academic research in the area of Dialogue and Mission. The Russian speaking participants had the opportunity to purchase the book of David Shenk "Journeys of the Muslim Nation and the Christian Church" printed in 2009 in Russian, plus others by the same author and also books by Peter Penner. Among other piblications was the journal "Religion in Eastern Europe" edited by Walter Sawatsky and Paul Mojzes. One of the youngest scholar in the area of contextual theology and migration studies, Dorottya Nagy from the Netherlands, presented her newly published book "Migration and Theology - The Case of Chinese Christian Communities in Hungary and Romania in the Globalisation-Context".
Sunday, April 12, 2009
CEEAMS Conference 3-6 June, 2009 Kishinev, Moldova
CEEAMS conference 3-6 June, 2009 Kishinev, Moldova
Address:
Theology-Pedagogical College
Ul Chashdey 94
Kishinev 2001
Moldova
Tel: +3732 541357
e-mail: theoled@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.theoled.md
Further information on the conference can be received from Penner@ibts.eu, akovacs_drk.hu@yahoo.com.
Contact person in Kishinev. Demitriou Sevastian: sevastiand@gmail.com
Some details about the conference:
TIME: The conference takes place between 3rd to the 6th of June 2009 (possible stay for the 7th and visit local churches).
COST: Room and board will cost 80 Euros per person.
Possibly there will travel or room and board scholarships available.
PROGRAMME:
Ideas to the Kishinev conference
Each morning up to lunch we will have one or two major papers on a particular topic like:
Mission and Dialogue
Mission and Islam
Church planting and growth in Central and Eastern Europe
Mission and Theological Education
Mission and minorities
Bible and Mission
In the afternoon we will have meetings by divisions, trying to build core groups beforehand, so that we can develop internal papers and discussion groups for each
Time
3.06. Wednesday
4.06. Thursday
5.06. Friday
6.06. Saturday
7.30
Breakfast
8.30-9.00
Chapel & Prayers
9.00-10.30
Mission and relationships between minority and majority churches
Cases from Central and Eastern Europe on church planting and growth
Christian Mission in a Muslim context
10.30-11.00
Refreshments
11.00-12.30
Reports from different regions
Reports from different regions
Parallel groups
concluding
12.30-14.00
Lunch
15.00-17.30
Parallel groups
Parallel groups
Reports from parallel group and concluding meeting
18.00-19.00
Dinner
19.00-21.00
Welcoming and paper by the chair
Business meeting
21.00-
Refreshments
On Sunday we are invited to participate in different churches in Kishinev
Address:
Theology-Pedagogical College
Ul Chashdey 94
Kishinev 2001
Moldova
Tel: +3732 541357
e-mail: theoled@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.theoled.md
Further information on the conference can be received from Penner@ibts.eu, akovacs_drk.hu@yahoo.com.
Contact person in Kishinev. Demitriou Sevastian: sevastiand@gmail.com
Some details about the conference:
TIME: The conference takes place between 3rd to the 6th of June 2009 (possible stay for the 7th and visit local churches).
COST: Room and board will cost 80 Euros per person.
Possibly there will travel or room and board scholarships available.
PROGRAMME:
Ideas to the Kishinev conference
Each morning up to lunch we will have one or two major papers on a particular topic like:
Mission and Dialogue
Mission and Islam
Church planting and growth in Central and Eastern Europe
Mission and Theological Education
Mission and minorities
Bible and Mission
In the afternoon we will have meetings by divisions, trying to build core groups beforehand, so that we can develop internal papers and discussion groups for each
Time
3.06. Wednesday
4.06. Thursday
5.06. Friday
6.06. Saturday
7.30
Breakfast
8.30-9.00
Chapel & Prayers
9.00-10.30
Mission and relationships between minority and majority churches
Cases from Central and Eastern Europe on church planting and growth
Christian Mission in a Muslim context
10.30-11.00
Refreshments
11.00-12.30
Reports from different regions
Reports from different regions
Parallel groups
concluding
12.30-14.00
Lunch
15.00-17.30
Parallel groups
Parallel groups
Reports from parallel group and concluding meeting
18.00-19.00
Dinner
19.00-21.00
Welcoming and paper by the chair
Business meeting
21.00-
Refreshments
On Sunday we are invited to participate in different churches in Kishinev
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