Center for Global Christianity & Mission

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.

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:

Interview: Jesuit provincial on what Pope Leo’s visit meant for Cameroon “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.

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

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/

Save the Date!
Join us at Boston University for an international workshop exploring the history of Christianity in Taiwan.

“From Colony to Nation: Catholicism and Christianity in Taiwan (1600–1987)”
📅 April 1, 10:00 AM – April 2, 5:00 PM
📍 Boston University Pardee School of Global Studies
121 Bay State Road, Boston
For more information, contact Dr. Eugenio Menegon ([email protected]).

This two-day workshop brings together international scholars to examine the historical development of Christianity in Taiwan—from early missionary encounters in the seventeenth century to the political, social, and cultural transformations of the twentieth century.

Panels will explore topics such as:
- Catholic and Protestant encounters in early Taiwan
- Indigenous communities and Christian missions
- Revival movements and transnational networks
- Cold War religious politics
- Catholic institutions and social change

The workshop is organized by scholars at Boston University and supported by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan.

📚 Open to students, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of religion, missions, and East Asia.

🎶 Special Event:
On April 1 (5–6:30 PM) a related musical program, "Converging Voices: How Faith Nourished Taiwanese Music," will be held at Boston University The Castle (225 Bay State Rd. Boston, MA)

📚 World Christianity and Mission Symposium on April 17th!
You are invited to a thought-provoking symposium on three new books exploring key questions in World Christianity and mission today.

Hear from speakers Prof. Eugene Baron, Dr. Nuam Hatzaw, and Dr. Laura Popa.

🗓 April 17, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (BST)
📍 Westminster College, Cambridge & Online

🍽 Refreshments and lunch provided (in-person attendees)
This is a free event—donations are welcome.

🔗 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981313250267?aff=oddtdtcreator

What is happening in Christianity across East Asia? And why does it matter for the global Church?

The East Asian Christianity Conference gathers scholars, church leaders, and practitioners from around the world to explore the growth, challenges, and future of Christianity in East Asia.

Over three days, participants will engage topics such as cultural integration, interreligious dialogue, persecution, and mission—bridging academic insight with real-world ministry.

🗓 April 9–11, 2026
🕓 Begins April 9 at 4 PM
📍 Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (Hamilton, MA)

This is a unique opportunity to learn, reflect, and engage in meaningful conversation about the global Church today.

🔗 Learn more & register:

East Asian Christianity Conference - Gordon Conwell In a stride toward deepening the understanding and expanding the reach of Christianity in East Asia, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is thrilled to announce the inauguration of the East Asian Christianity Conference. The conference series is generously sponsored by the Dao Feng & Angela Foundati...

We invite you to a special screening of "Ben Between Africa," a powerful documentary that traces a deeply personal journey of identity, memory, and belonging.

Framed by a missionary childhood, a final letter, and a lifelong search for home, this film invites viewers into a moving exploration of what it means to live “between” cultures, histories, and worlds.

🗓 Date: March 31
🕕 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Boston University, Kenmore Classroom Building (565 Commonwealth Avenue)

Following the screening, stay for a time of Q&A and conversation with filmmaker Ari Nasser Ali.

This event is a collaboration between the African Studies Library, the African Studies Center and the Center for Global Christianity & Mission. We hope you’ll join us for an evening of storytelling, dialogue, and community.

🎟 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ben-between-africa-documentary-tickets-1984404485234

Join us for a special performance at Boston University The Castle exploring the intersection of sacred and secular music in Taiwan.

"Converging Voices: How Faith Nourished Taiwanese Music — From Sacred to Secular"
📅 Wednesday, April 1, 2026
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 The Castle 225 Bay State Rd, Boston, MA

Featuring:
🎻 Kuan Yun Huang, violinist and Fulbright Taiwan Grantee
🎹 Chen Lin Ma, pianist and flutist

This performance explores how church music traditions helped shape the development of modern Taiwanese music, highlighting Taiwan’s unique role in shaping its own musical modernity.

Free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Please register through the QR code on the digital flyer.

This event is organized by the Boston University Center for the Study of Asia and the Boston University School of Music, with support from the Ministry of Education of Taiwan and TECO Boston.