Vol. 4 (2015): Acta Missiologiae 2015
In this issue we offer a very interesting range of articles. The first two are of a more general missiological interest.
Peter Penner shares some research from his Habilitation, outlining the developing field of missional hermeneutics. Pavol Bargár discusses and evaluates the phenomenon of the emerging church movement, which is not yet particularly widespread in our region, but whose influence seems to be growing. The next several articles pertain more specifically to Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). I’m particularly pleased with the geographic breadth represented. Valentin Kozhuharov offers an overview of mission in Russia and Eastern Europe. Then follow articles describing specific aspects of theological concern and practice in the region. First, Olga Zaprometova examines the intersection between ecclesiology and pneumatolgy in Russian Pentecostalism through the lens of the Lord’s Supper.
Gill Kimber suggests trinitarian theology as the basis for improved cooperation in mission between Romanian Orthodox and Baptist churches. Peggy McPhee shares from her research on perceptions of mission theology on the part of Bulgarian evangelical missionaries. And finally, Dorottya Nagy offers a fascinating look at the Chinese diaspora community in Budapest as they transition from being migrants to rooted members of Hungarian society, and how the church plays an important role in that process. Our Chronicle in this issue is a compilation describing a number of developments related to CEEAMS and missiology in the region.
We conclude with several book reviews.
