CURRICULUM VITAE - Biola University

CURRICULUM VITAE
Tom A. Steffen
ADDRESS: Office: Biola University, School of Intercultural Studies
13800 Biola Avenue, La Mirada, CA 90639
tom.steffen@biola.edu 562/944-0351 Ex: 5687
Residential: 1107 Knoll St, Devore Heights, CA 92407 (909) 887-9797
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Biola University 1990 Doctor of Missiology
Tribal and Peasant Church Planting: A Comprehensive Phase Out Model. (Unpublished
dissertation) University Microfilms, 1990.
Biola University 1987 M.A. Intercultural Studies
Dallas Bible College 1984 B.S., Biblical Studies
New Tribes Bible Institute 1968 Diploma, Bible
HISTORY OF PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT:
Full Professor 3B Biola University 2010-
Full Professor 2B Biola University 2006-2010
Full Professor 1B Biola University 2003-2005
Associate Professor 3B Biola University Tenure 1999-2002
Associate Professor 2B Biola University 1997-1998
Associate Professor 1B Biola University 1995-1996
Assistant Professor 2B Biola University 1991-1994
Chair, Department of Intercultural Studies 2009-
Director of Extension Centers 1999-2002
Director of DMiss Program 1995-
Director of Field Course Program 1991-2002
Senior Consultant, Center for Organizational
& Ministry Development 1989-2003
Missionary / Consultant, New Tribes Mission 1969-1989
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AREA OF PROFESSIONAL INTEREST AND TRAINING:
Church Planting / Multiplication Church Growth
Missionary Candidate Selection Leadership Development
Followership Development Team Development
Curriculum Development Narrative / orality
Business as Mission
FIELD EXPERIENCE:
BOARDS:
Church planting / consulting in the Philippines 1972-1986
Director of Language & Orientation (Philippines) 1976-1977
Church Planting Consultant in Philippines, Indonesia,
PNG, Thailand 1981-1986
Director of Tribal Ministries Committee (Philippines) 1984-1986
InterAct Ministries 1998-2007
Paraclete 1998-2001
Pioneers 1997-2000
WorldTeam 1999-2003
Worldview Resource Group 2003-
Global Empowerment 2010-
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Evangelical Missiological Society
Evangelical Missiological Society
American Society of Missiology
North American Society of Church Growth
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PROFESSIONAL SYMPOSIA:
Evangelical Missiological Society, South West, presented a paper entitled “Chronological
Communication of the Gospel Goes from Country to City” at the held at Biola University (3/18/11).
Lausanne at Biola: Co-led business as mission (BAM) and Orality sessions (10/23/10).
Lausanne Two-Thirds World Project / Oral Learner Voice Committee: member seeking ways to take
Lausanne curriculum to oral learners around the globe, 2010.
American Society of Missiology Board of Publications 6/09-
Association of Professors of Mission (APM): Presented paper entitled, “Multiple Roles of Symbol-
Based Stories,” Chicago (6/20/08).
Evangelical Missiological Society, South West: facilitated general meeting at Biola (4/15/08).
North American Society for Church Growth: Facilitated a feedback session w/ Koreans (11/2/07).
Evangelical Missiological Society, South West VP, 2007-2008.
Evangelical Missiological Society, South West, VP, facilitated general meeting at Biola (3/16/06).
North American Society for Church Growth: Attended (11/11/05).
Evangelical Missiological Society: National, Executive VP, St. Louis (9/23-25/05).
Multicultural Local Church Conference, Biola University, Oct 4-5, 2002. Paper presented: “Big Picture
Curricula for Multiethnic Churches.”
Evangelical Missiological Society, South West, Biola University, May 5, 2001. Presented paper:
“Missiology’s Journey for Acceptance in the Educational World.”
Evangelical Missiological Society, Nashville, Nov. 15-17, 2000. Presented paper: “GenXer Influence
on Missions: Two Possible Directions.”
Evangelical Missiological Society, South West Region, Mar 20, 2000, Moderator.
North American Society for Church Growth: Presented paper entitled “Evangelism Lessons Learned
Abroad that Have Implications at Home,” at Biola (11/14/08).
Evangelical Missiological Society, Executive VP, 1999-2006.
Evangelical Missiological Society, South West Region, Apr 23, 1999, Moderator.
Evangelical Missiological Society, South West Region, Apr 4, 1998, MC.
Evangelical Missiological Society, South West Region, Apr 4, 1997. Presented a paper: “Reaching
Resistant People Through Intentional Narrative.”
Evangelical Missiological Society, Orlando, Sept. 20-23, 1996. Presented a paper: "Flawed
Evangelism: the Holy Spirit as Clean-up Hitter.”
International Society for Frontiers Mission, Houston, Sept. 18-19, 1993. Response paper: "Training for
the Frontiers—Who Does What? Understanding the Unique and Complementary Roles of Academics,
Agencies, and Admonishers."
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BOOK CHAPTERS:
“Introduction.” in Business As Mission: From Impoverishment to Empowerment, eds. Tom Steffen, and
Mike Barnett. Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library, 2006:15-16.
“Caring for GenXers.” In Caring for the Harvest Force in the 21 st Century. Tom A. Steffen and
F. Douglas Pennoyer, eds. William Carey Library, EMS Series #9, 2001:213-230.
“Why Communicate the Gospel Through Stories?” In Perspectives on the World Christian
Movement: A Reader, 3d ed., eds, Ralph D. Winter and Steven C. Hawthorne. Pasadena, CA:
William Carey Library,1999:404-407.
"Ifugao Tribe: Philippine Islands." In Les Pederson, Missionary Go Home? Chicago: Moody
Press, 1980:53-60.
JOURNAL GUEST EDITOR:
Tribal Peoples II. International Journal of Frontier Missions. 1998, Vol. 15(2).
Tribal Peoples. International Journal of Frontier Missions. 1997, Vol. 14(4).
ARTICLES:
“Pedagogical Conversions: From Propositions to Story and Symbol.” Missiology: An
International Review. (2010), 38(2): 141-159.
“Change the Worldview…Change the World.” Evangelical Missions Quarterly. 2009, 45:4:458-
464. (With Robert Strauss)
“Evangelism Lessons Learned Abroad that Have Implications at Home.” Journal of the American
Society for Church Growth. Winter 2009, 20:107-135.
“Making God the Hero-King of the Great Commission Company.” Mission Frontiers. November-
December 2007, 29(6): 14-16.
“The Sweeping Story of Scripture Taught Through Time.” Missiology: An International Review.
July 2007, 35(3): 315-335. (with J.O. Terry, Jr.)
“My Journey from Propositional to Narrative Evangelism.” Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 2005,
41(2): 200-206.
“Missiology’s Journey for Acceptance in the Educational World.” Missiology: An International
Review. April 2003, 31(2): 131-153.
“Exit Strategy: Another Look at Phase-out.” Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 2001, 37(2): 180-
192.
“Reaching ‘Resistant’ People through Intentional Narrative.” Missiology: An International
Review. 2000, 28(4): 471-486.
“The Sacred Storybook: Fighting A Fragmented Understanding of Scripture.” Strategies for
Today's Leaders, Sum 2000, 32 (2): 8-10.
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"A Response to Chuck Van Engen's 'Is the Church for Everyone?'" Journal of the American
Society for Church Growth. 2000, 11(3): 73-78.
"Congregational Character: From Stories to Story." Journal of the American Society for Church
Growth. 2000, 11(2): 17-31.
“Candidate Selection” (pp.161-162); “Interagency Cooperation” (pp.491-492); “New Tribes
Mission” (p.686); “Partnerships” (pp.726-728); “Storytelling” (p.909); “Training” (pp.964-965),
Scott A. Moreau, ed. Evangelical Dictionary of World Missions. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books,
2000.
“Foundational Roles of Symbol and Narrative in the (Re)construction of Reality and
Relationships.” Missiology: An International Review. 1998, 26(4): 477-494.
“Flawed Evangelism and Church Planting.” Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1998, 34(4): 428-
435.
“Global Implications of Western Education on the Antipolo/Amduntug Ifugao.” International
Journal of Frontier Missions. 1998, 15(2): 97-105.
“Socialization Among the Ifugao: Guidelines for Curriculum Development.” International
Journal of Frontier Missions, 1997, 14(4): 191-197.
“Rethinking the Role of Narrative in Mission Training.” Occasional Bulletin of the Evangelical
Missiological Society. 1997, 9(3): 1,6.
“Producing Quality Training Through Partnerships: Assemblies, Academics, and Agencies.”
Journal of The American Society for Church Growth, 1997, 8, 53-62.
“Developing and Disseminating a Life-Changing Curriculum.” Evangelical Review of Theology,
20:293-282.
"How User Friendly is Your Teaching?" Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1996, 32(2): 178-185.
"Help for Storytellers." Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1996, 32(2): 180-181.
"Storying the Storybook to Tribals: A Philippine Perspective of the Chronological Teaching
Model." International Journal of Frontiers Mission. 1995, 12 (2): 99-104.
"Paradigm Changes for Effective Evangelism." Evangelism: A Lausanne Cooperating Periodical.
1995, 9(4): 136-140.
"Measuring A Church's Global Vision." Global Church Growth: Strategies for Today's Leaders,
1995, 32 (2): 38-40.
"The Use of Narratives in Evangelism and Discipleship." Church Planter's Link. 1994, 5(1): 4-7,
15.
"Selecting a Church Planting Model That Works." Missiology: An International Review. 1994, 22
(3): 361-376.
"A Narrative Approach to Communicating the Bible, Part 1." Christian Education Journal, 1994,
24 (3): 86-97.
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"A Narrative Approach to Communicating the Bible, Part 2." Christian Education Journal, 1994,
24 (3): 98-109.
"Training Institutes Ignore the Basics—Or Do They?" International Journal of Frontier Missions,
1994, 11 (1):53-55.
"Don't Show the Jesus Film..." Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1993, 29(3): 272-275.
"Missiological Education for the 21st Century." Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1993, 29(2):
178-183.
"Urban-Rural Networks and Strategies." Urban Mission, 1993, 10(3): 37-42.
"Improving Our 'Sink or Swim' Training Model for Church Planters." Church Growth Journal of
the North American Society for Church Growth, 1992, 3: 33-38.
"Leadership: Ten Implications for Cross-Cultural Church Planters." Global Church Growth, 1992,
29 (4): 5-6.
"Shooting for the Ideal While Working with the Real: Church Planting in the Philippines." Global
Church Growth, 1992, 29 (1): 9.
"Phasing Out Your Church Plant: Make it a Plan, Not a Crisis." Evangelical Missions Quarterly,
1991, 27(3): 280-285.
"The Longnoses are Coming." Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1984, 20 (4): 346-348.
REPRINTS:
“La Narrativa.”In Manual de Capacitacion Transcultural, eds. Omar Gave and Robert Strauss,
Cordoba, Argentina, Recursos Estrategicos, 2009:199-205.
“WhyCommunicate the Gospel Through Stories?” in Perspectives on the World Christian
Movement Reader, 2008; 2009.
"My Journey From Propositional to Narrative Evangelism." In Intercultural Ministry: Readings on
A Global Task, eds. Jim Lo and Boyd Johnson, Indianapolis, IN: Precedent Press, 2006: 27-35.
Reprint
“Why Communicate the Gospel Through Stories?” (Mary Helms, New Mission Systems, reprint
for years 2006-2008).
"The Sacred Storybook: Fighting a Fragmented Understanding of Scripture." In Intercultural
Ministry: Readings on A Global Task, eds. Jim Lo and Boyd Johnson, Indianapolis, IN: Precedent
Press, 2006: 47-51. Reprint
“Great Commission Companies,” Mission Maker Magazine 2006: 25-26 (With Rundle) Reprint
“Building A Great Commission Company.” Regent Business Review. May/June 2004. 11: 3-11.
(With Rundle) Reprint
“Storytelling: Why Do It?” Mission Frontiers 1998, Special Issue [Reprint]: 33-35.
BOOK REVIEWS:
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Orality Outbreaks: Using Heart Language to Transform Hearts. Evangelical Missions Quarterly,
2011, 47(2): 248,250.
Business as Mission: A Comprehensive Guide To Theory and Practice Missiology: An
International Review, 2010, 38(4): 482.
The Missional Church & Denominations: Helping Congregations Develop a Missional Identity.
Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 2009, 45(4): 510,512.
Communicating Christ Through Story and Song: Orality in Buddhist Contexts. Missiology: An
International Review, 2008, 36(4): 529-530.
The Alpha Enterprise: Evangelism in a Post-Christian Era. Missiology: An International Review,
2006, 34(3): 420-421.
Authentic Christianity. Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 2006, 42(4): 532-533.
Communicating God’s Word in A Complex World: God’s Truth or Hocus Pocus? Missiology: An
International Review, 2004, 32(4): 516-517.
Introducing World Missions: A Biblical, Historical and Practical Survey. Evangelical Missions
Quarterly, 2004, 40(3): 383-384.
Cross-Cultural Connections: Stepping Out and Fitting in Around the World. Evangelical Missions
Quarterly, 2003, 39(2): 247-248.
Stealing Sheep: The Church’s Hidden Problems with Transfer Growth. Missiology: An
International Review, 2003, 30(4): 548.
Church Planting Commitment: New Church Development in Hong Kong During the Run-Up to
1997. Mission Studies, 2002, 19(1), 37.
Transforming Our Nation: Empowering the Canadian Church for a Greater Harvest. Evangelical
Missions Quarterly, 2000, 36(3): 395-397.
Planting and Growing Urban Churches: From Dream to Reality. Missiology: An International
Review, 28(3): 411-412.
Choosing A Future for U.S. Missions. Journal of The American Society for Church Growth. 1999,
10: 97-98.
Indigenous Church Planting: A Practical Journey. Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1999, 35(1):
116,118.
Natural Church Development: A Guide to Eight Essential Qualities of Healthy Churches.
Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1998, 34(2): 242, 244.
Protestant Church Growth in Korea. Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1997, 33(4): 502-504.
Missiological Education for the 21st Century: The Book, the Circle, and the Sandals. Evangelical
Missions Quarterly, 1997, 33(3): 374-376.
Incarnational Ministry: Planting Churches in Band, Tribal, Peasant, and Urban Societies.
Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1996, 32(4): 503.
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Catch the Vision 2000. Global Church Growth: Strategies for Today's Leader, 1996, 32(4): 35.
Before all Else Fails, Read the Instructions: A Manual for Cross-Cultural Christians. Evangelical
Missions Quarterly, 1996, 32(1): 112-113.
Church Multiplication Guide: Helping Churches to Reproduce Locally and Abroad. Evangelical
Missions Quarterly, 1995, 31(2): 230-231.
Making Your Church Grow: The Role of Leadership in Church Growth. Evangelical Missions
Quarterly, 1994, 30(2): 346-347.
Dining With the Devil: The Megachurch Movement Flirts With Modernity, Evangelical Missions
Quarterly, 1994, 30(3): 347-348.
The Book of Church Growth: History, Theology, and Principles, Evangelical Missions Quarterly,
1994, 30(1): 91-92.
Church Planter's Took Kit, Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1993, 29(1): 97-98.
Church Growth: New Units Focus, Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1993, 29(1): 107-108.
POPULAR:
“The Marketplace Mission Movement: Four Camps,” GO&I, No.6 (August- September) 2010:3-5.
“Pioneering Church Planting Model,” Essential Mission Components: Mapping to the End-Vision,
ABWE, July 2006:32-33.
“How to Get From Here to There: Developing Effective Cross-cultural Communication Skills.”
Great Commission Opportunities Guide 1998:22,57,61.
“I Wasn’t A Likely Candidate.” The 1998 Seminary & Graduate School Handbook. San Diego,
CA: Cenacle Publishing, LLC, pp. 44,46-47.
“Rethinking the Role of Narrative in Mission Training.” Occasional Bulletin, Fall 1997.
“Storytelling: Why Do It?” Mission Frontiers 1997,19(3-4): 10-12.
"Stepping Out of Ministry to Go to Graduate School." The 1996 Seminary & Graduate School
Handbook. Evanston, IL: Berry Publishing Services, Inc., pp. 41-43.
"Expanding Vision." The Korean Christian Press. 1995, February 18: 2.
"Missiological Education for the Twenty-First Century." MISSION TODAY, 1994, (1): 54-58.
“Tribal Animism.” Church Planters Notes & Quotes, 1982 (8): 1-9.
“We Wondered — God Made it Happen,” Pacific Challenge, April 1985: 37.
“After Five Years,” Brown Gold, January 1979: 5.
“Harvest Time,” Brown Gold, November 1974: 18.
“Antipolo Believers in Bondage,” Brown Gold, June 1973: 9,11.
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RADIO / PHONE INTERVIEWS:
WMUZ Detroit Radio (Great Commission Companies) February 23, 2004.
WMB Moody Radio (Great Commission Companies) February 20, 2004.
PA Radio (Great Commission Companies) January 23, 2004.
“Blockbuster Evangelism,” Christianity Today, December 2003:28,31,32. (Phone interview with
Stan Guthtrie)
LETTERS to EDITOR:
“Questions for Evangelism Explosion.” Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1998, 34(1): 11-12.
“New Players, Game Plan Needed.” Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1993, 29(4): 350.
“Letters.” Christianity Today. 1991, 35:10, 11.
PUBLICATIONS: Keley-i/Amduntug Ifugao, Philippines
Bible Surverys:
Ya Pinhed Meknengan ni idan Kamengullug (Phase IV), 1986.
Ya Impahpahding ida Apostles (Phase III), 1985.
Ya Kayyagud Planuh ni Meknengan (Phase I), 1983.
Ya Elaw Meknengan, 1979.
Commentaries:
Hebrews, 1986, New Tribes Mission, Philippines Branch.
Ephesus, 1985, New Tribes Mission, Philippines Branch.
Rome, 1984, New Tribes Mission, Philippines Branch.
Galatia, 1984, New Tribes Mission, Philippines Branch.
I & II Timothy, Titus, 1983, New Tribes Mission, Philippines Branch.
James, 1983, New Tribes Mission, Philippines Branch.
Literacy:
Primer I, 1972, New Tribes Mission, Philippines Branch.
Primer II, 1972, New Tribes Mission, Philippines Branch.
Comics:
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CLASSES TAUGHT:
AWARDS:
ADJUNCT FACULTY:
Moses (1 & 2), 1985, Philippine Bible Society.
David (1 & 2), 1985, Philippine Bible Society.
Introduction to World Missions Short-Term Missions Leadership
Crosscultural Leadership and Followership Narrative as an Educational Philosophy
Urban Research & Ministry Principles of Church Multiplication
Church Planting Models & Strategies Practicum in Church Planting
Social Structure and Church Growth Advanced Church Growth
Crosscultural Evangelism and Follow-up Educational Research and Writing
New Testament Literature Acts: Biblical and Missiological
Theology of Mission Theological Education by Extension
Integration Seminar: Gospel and Culture Applied Cultural Anthropology
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2000.
Award of Excellence in Scholarship (Biola University, 1999).
Faculdade Teologica Sul Americana [Londrinas, Brazil] (2006; 2010)
New Geneva Theological Seminary (2003)
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (2001)
Columbia International University (2000)
Alliance Biblical Seminary (Manila) (1999)
Grand Canyon University (1998)
Caribbean Graduate School of Theology (Jamaica) (1994)
CONSULTANT CONTACTS:
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World Team, Mission to the World (MTW)—Presbyterian Church of America, Mission to North
America (MNA), Church Resources Ministries (CRM), Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Calvary
Church, Santa Ana, Frontiers, InterAct Ministries, United Indian Mission (UIM), Associate
Presbyterian Church, Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Reformed Church of America, The
Evangelical Alliance Mission (TEAM), Nazarene Frontiers Missions, Conservative Baptist, Youth
Unlimited Gospel Outreach (YUGO), Paraclete, Mission: Moving Mountains, Mission Aviation
Fellowship (MAF), Pioneers, Partners for World Mission, Youth with A Mission (YWAM),
COME Mission, Worldview Resource Group (WRG), Association of Baptist for World
Evangelism (ABWE), Cooperación Misionera Iberoamericana (COMIBAM), Global Operation
International (GOI), Northern Canada Evangelical Mission (NCEM)
CONSULTANT AND SPEAKER
Consultant: Met with the leadership team of InterAct Ministries to discuss the implications of The
Facilitator Era for their agency in Edmonton, Canada (3/5/11).
Speaker: Seminar on “CrossCultural Church Multiplication” for Northern Canada Evangelical
Mission in White Lake, Canada (2/28-3/4/11).
Speaker: Spoke on business as mission (“BAM 101”) 2x for the Chinese run Gospel Operation
International in Alhambra, CA (9/18/10).
Center for Organizational & Ministry Development (COMD): worked with World Team to select
missionary candidates in Warrington, PA (7/19-22/10).
Speaker: Taught a masters and doctoral level course on “The 5-Stages of Church Planting”
accredited through Teologica Sul Americana in Brazil. Course taught at Cordoba, Argentina (5/8-
12/10).
Speaker: Spoke at the “Global Operational International” Chinese-American Conference on
“BAM 101” (2x) and plenary speaker: “Missions for Every Professional,“ San Francisco, CA
(10/24/09).
Blind review: Conducted a blind review for the Christian Education Journal on an article entitled
“Viewing Biblical Narratives through a Literary Lens,” (4/13/09).
Speaker: Plenary speaker on “Telling the Story” for Ethnic America. Taught two sessions (1.5 hrs
each) of the academic track for students taking the conference for credit. Covered “What is
Narrative Theology?” and related topics. Phoenix, AZ (3/20-21/09).
Speaker: Spoke at the “Passion for the Nations,” So Cal Chinese-American conference on “BAM
101,” Irvine, CA (3/14/09).
Speaker: Spoke to Talbot International Group luncheon about “What is Narrative Theology?” at
Biola (2/26/09).
Speaker: Spoke to International Leadership Graduate Mentor Group about “Leadership and
Followership: An Integrated System” at Biola (2/20/09).
Consultant for Worldview Resource Group: First Nations agencies (InterAct, NAME, Northern
Canada Evangelical Mission, and some First Nations leaders (25 participants) met in Calgary to
cover Passing the Baton (9/29-10/1/08).
Perspectives: taught “Pioneer Church Planting,” Fullerton, CA (5/12/08).
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Perspectives: taught “Pioneer Church Planting” four times in four locations, Seattle, WA (4/16-
19/08).
Pioneers: Church Partner Forum, taught on Business as Mission to church partners of Pioneers.
Orlando, FL. Provided a 99-slide BAM ppt that participants and Pioneers missionaries can access
on the web (3/25-28/08).
Perspectives: taught “Pioneer Church Planting,” Fullerton, CA (12/3/07).
Reviewed a potential book on church planting for Kegal (9/07).
Association of Baptist for World Evangelization (ABWE): critiqued their 1-week candidate school
program, Harrisburg, PA (7/23-27/07).
Barnabus Group (business as mission): Represented CSICS and Worldview Resource Group with
Bob Strauss, Newport Beach, CA (5/24/07).
Trinity Learning Community (Vineyard): Represented CSICS promoting possible teaching roles
in their MA and our DMiss program, Anaheim, CA (5/10/07).
Perspectives:: taught “Pioneer Church Planting” at University of Washington, Seattle, WA
(4/27/07).
Perspectives: taught “Pioneer Church Planting” at Westgate Chapel, Edmonds, WA (4/26/07).
Perspectives: Taught “Pioneer Church Planting” at Woodinville Community Untied Methodist
Church, Woodinville, WA (4/25/07).
Grace Bible Church: Kicked off their month of missions with sermon on “Your Role in Missions”
for two services. Pleasant Hills, CA (1/7/07).
Perspectives: Taught “Pioneer Church Multiplication” at EV Free Church, Fullerton, CA
(12/4/06).
Cooperación Misionera Iberoamericana (COMIBAM): Taught “Phase-out Oriented Church
Multiplication.” Course accredited at MA level through Teologica Sul Americana in Brazil. Held
in Cordoba, Argentina (11/4-7/06).
Visual Storying Conference: Invited (by Jesus Film Project, Book of Hope, Bearing Fruit) to
participate on a panel - "Missions and the Visual." Anaheim, CA (9/25-26/06).
Perspectives: taught “Pioneer Church Planting,” Church at Rocky Peak, Chatsworth, CA
(9/13/06).
Worldview Resource Group (WRG) at Missionary Training Institute (MTI): Taught “Phase-out
Oriented Church Multiplication,” and “The Role of Narrative in Church Multiplication,” Colorado
Springs (9/4-5/06).
Association of Baptist for World Evangelization (ABWE): critiqued their 1-week candidate school
program, Harrisburg, PA (7/24-29/06).
Westpark Baptist Church: Spoke Sunday AM in main service on “A Missional Church,” Ontario,
CA (1/29/06).
Perspectives: taught “Pioneer Church Planting,” Victorville, CA (4/20/05).
Avant Ministries: consulted with American & Canadian Boards in regards to evaluating their
Short-Cycle Church Planting model, training, and missions trends, Kansas City (3/18/05).
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Biola Missions Conference: made a ppt presentation on Evangelical Missiological Society and
Great Commission Companies (3/10/05).
Avant Ministries: participant in Short-cycle Church Planting Conference, Kansas City
(1/28-30/05).
Overseas Ministries Study Center (OMSC): Lectured on “Great Commission Companies,” Conn,
MA (1/4/2005).
World Impact: Lecture on “Urban Church Multiplication,” Los Angeles, CA (9/9/04).
Worldview Resource Group (WRG) at Missionary Training Institute (MTI): Taught “Phase-out
Oriented Church Multiplication,” and “The Role of Narrative in Church Multiplication,” Colorado
Springs (8/23-24/04).
Association of Baptist for World Evangelization (ABWE): critiqued their missionary training
program, Harrisburg, PA (7/19-20/04).
Missionary Aviation Fellowship (MAF): taught “Cultural Anthropology,” Redlands, CA
(7/13/04).
New Geneva Theological Seminary: Taught a course on “Crosscultural Leadership,” Colorado
Springs, CO (7/14-18/03).
Center for Intercultural Studies: Taught course on “Church Planting Models and Strategies,”
Union Mills, NC (7/29-31/02).
Perspectives: Taught “Pioneer Church Planting,” Riverside, CA (3/20//02).
Perspectives: Taught “Pioneer Church Planting,” Loma Linda, CA (3/5//02).
Center for Intercultural Studies: Taught course on “Church Planting Models and Strategies,”
Union Mills, NC (1/7-11/02).
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School: Lectured on “Exit Strategy Driven Church Multiplication,”
Deerfield, IL (4/17/2001).
Youth With A Mission: Taught a course on “Principles of Church Planting,” Barbados (6/7-
11/99).
Columbia International University: Taught a course entitle “Narrative as an Educational
Methodology” at Columbia, SC (1/4-8/00).
Alliance Biblical Seminary: Taught a course on “Principles of Church Growth,” Manila (8/9-
13/99).
Youth With A Mission: Taught a course on “Principles of Church Planting,” Barbados (6/8-
12/98).
Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, Brea Campus: Lectured on “Phase-out Oriented
Church Planting,” Brea, CA: (10/16/98).
Frontiers: Gave a workshop on “Exit Strategy Driven Church Planting” at their annual conference,
Amsterdam (7/7-10/98).
Grand Canyon University: Taught a course on “Urban Research Methods,” Los Angeles (8/10-
13/98).
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Perspectives: Taught “Pioneer Church Planting,” Escondido, CA (10/31/95).
Mission to the World, Presbyterian Church of America: Worked with assessment team through
Center for Organizational and Ministry Development to select their crosscultural church planters,
Atlanta, GA (11/6-8/95).
Reformed Church of America: Worked with assessment team through Center for Organizational
and Ministry Development to select their crosscultural church planters, Chicago, IL (7/30-8/2/95).
Mission to the World, Presbyterian Church of America: Worked with assessment team through
Center for Organizational and Ministry Development to select their crosscultural church planters,
Atlanta, GA (7/17-19/95).
Los Angeles Missionary Internship: Taught on church planting for Phil Elkins, Pasadena, CA
(6/20/95).
World Team: Worked with assessment team through Center for Organizational and Ministry
Development to select their crosscultural church planters, Warrington, PA (5/8-10/95).
Mission to the World, Presbyterian Church of America: Worked with assessment team through
Center for Organizational and Ministry Development to select their crosscultural church planters,
Atlanta, GA (1/9-11/95).
Caribbean Graduate School of Theology: Taught a course on “Principles of Church Growth,”
Jamaica (6/13-17/94).
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