Center for Global Christianity & Mission

09/05/2026

On September 9th at 9 am EDT, the Center for Global Christianity and Mission is sponsoring a 75-minute panel discussion on “The Future of Mission: Insights from the 2026 Assembly of International Association for Mission Studies.” Presenters attended the quadrennial gathering in Johannesburg, South Africa, but they will not simply summarize the event. Instead, they will elaborate on key themes that surfaced, and offer their own reflections on the future direction of mission.

This is an online event and open to the public. To attend please register at: bu.edu/cgcm/fom. A link will be sent twenty-four hours before the event to all who registered to join the conversation. I hope you can join!

05/12/2026

We’re delighted to celebrate Travis L. Myers ('15), a proud alumnus of Boston University School of Theology, for his leadership and service at LCC International University as Interim Academic Vice President.

In late April, LCC International University hosted a remarkable series of events over four days, including Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies, a retirement tribute honoring the university president, an alumni gathering, and the grand opening of the new Learning Commons. The celebrations also highlighted new campus spaces, including the coffee shop, atrium, and executive meeting room.

This commencement season was especially meaningful for Dr. Myers, whose first semester at LCC coincided with the graduating class’s first semester at the university. He had the honor of sashing every graduate and serving as emcee for both Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies.

Congratulations, Dr. Myers, on this significant season of leadership and celebration. We are grateful for the ways you continue to serve global Christian higher education with wisdom, care, and excellence.

04/30/2026

The Center for Global Christianity & Mission is pleased to share a recent article in America Magazine featuring a Boston University School of Theology alumnus, Jean Luc Enyegue ('18).

The article reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Cameroon, where he has been received as a “direct, reassuring, and prophetic voice.” His message speaks to the hopes and struggles of local communities while drawing global attention to ongoing conflict and the role of faith in public life.

We invite you to read and engage this timely reflection on mission, leadership, and global Christianity:

“Pope Leo is widely seen in Cameroon as a deeply inspiring and unifying spiritual leader, whose presence evokes strong emotional and religious fervor among the faithful,” Jean Luc Enyegue, S.J., the superior provincial of the Jesuits in 10 French-speaking countries of West Africa, said.

04/28/2026

The Center for Global Christianity & Mission invites you to a virtual book launch celebrating Chinese Christian Witness: Identity, Creativity, Transmission and Poetics, edited by Xiaoli Yang and Daryl R. Ireland.

This volume represents a landmark first attempt to explore how Chinese Christians understand and participate in mission. Bringing together diverse perspectives, it offers new insights into missiology, identity, creativity, and the lived expressions of Christian faith within Chinese contexts. The book contributes significantly to ongoing conversations in World Christianity and Mission Studies.

Join us from around the world:
🌎 May 14 – 6:00 PM (Los Angeles)
🌎 May 14 – 9:00 PM (Boston)
🌏 May 15 – 9:00 AM (Beijing)
🌏 May 15 – 11:00 AM (Melbourne)

Register here: https://www.bu.edu/cgcm/registration

04/08/2026

We are pleased to share the publication of a new book by Angel D. Santiago-Vendrell on the life and work of Justo L. González.

This volume offers an important reflection on the theological and historical contributions of Dr. González, whose work has shaped the study of global Christianity for decades. The book also carries a special dedication to Dana Robert, honoring her lasting impact on the field and on the Center’s community.

📘 Learn more: https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481324014/justo-l-gonzalez/