By Michael Nai Chiu Poon
(This article was originally a lecture given at Princeton Theological Seminary, 21 March 2011, and reproduced at Fulcrum website, a network of evangelical Anglicans.)
My aim in this lecture is to discuss the work of Andrew Walls with especial reference to his contribution towards world Christianity. I shall first set his work in context of transitions in the twentieth century, and then discuss Walls’ threefold work: in creating an international community of mission historians, in promoting documentation, and in developing solid study programmes in mission studies. I shall end by exploring the fundamental issues Walls poses for present-day churches.
(This article was originally a lecture given at Princeton Theological Seminary, 21 March 2011, and reproduced at Fulcrum website, a network of evangelical Anglicans.)
My aim in this lecture is to discuss the work of Andrew Walls with especial reference to his contribution towards world Christianity. I shall first set his work in context of transitions in the twentieth century, and then discuss Walls’ threefold work: in creating an international community of mission historians, in promoting documentation, and in developing solid study programmes in mission studies. I shall end by exploring the fundamental issues Walls poses for present-day churches.
