St. Augustine used the term "making progress" to describe the path of growing spiritually but also academically and professionally--three areas that were quite integrated for him. This site represents a bit of my own journal in progress, including reflections on things I'm working on and reading in the areas of history, missiology, theology, or a mix of all of the above. I've also provided links to some of my published work including books, articles, book reviews, and popular essays.
I serve as Professor of Intercultural Studies and History of Global Christianity and Dean of the School of Missions and Intercultural Ministry at Columbia International University. I also edit the Journal of the Evangelical Missiological Society. Before entering the world of higher education, I served for 14 years in intercultural ministry in North Africa, France, and the USA. Since 1999, I've been married to my dear wife Shawn and we have three kids: Brennan, Emma, and Eve. I enjoy cycling the backroads of northwest Columbia, drinking bold coffee, and listening to modern rock and old hymns. Outside of my work at CIU, I regularly guest lecture, teach, preach, consult, and do podcast interviews. Please contact me if I can serve your church or organization.
I serve as Professor of Intercultural Studies and History of Global Christianity and Dean of the School of Missions and Intercultural Ministry at Columbia International University. I also edit the Journal of the Evangelical Missiological Society. Before entering the world of higher education, I served for 14 years in intercultural ministry in North Africa, France, and the USA. Since 1999, I've been married to my dear wife Shawn and we have three kids: Brennan, Emma, and Eve. I enjoy cycling the backroads of northwest Columbia, drinking bold coffee, and listening to modern rock and old hymns. Outside of my work at CIU, I regularly guest lecture, teach, preach, consult, and do podcast interviews. Please contact me if I can serve your church or organization.
