Christian Theology | Recovery | Counseling | Missions
By Chris GibsonOriginally published in Southeastern Theological Review (2022) This Simply Trinity book review examines Matthew Barrett’s Simply Trinity: The Unmanipulated Father, Son, and Spirit (Baker, 2021). Current trends in systematic theology present contours in the relationship of Father, Son, and Spirit that are not in step with the orthodox Trinity of the Great Tradition….
In late August I was in Cúcuta Colombia with our Ethné Global Services team. The week had two aims that belong together: training church leaders, and beginning recovery ministry in a city where both are urgently needed. Cúcuta sits on the Colombian side of the Venezuelan border. People cross looking for work, safety, and a…
Gateway ADVANCE ADVANCE is Gateway Seminary’s church-based pathway for ministry leaders who need theological training where they already serve. It is a non-accredited, pre-baccalaureate program: post-high school education for pastors, planters, and church leaders, offered through local ADVANCE centers rather than as a satellite campus of the seminary. The program began in 1980 as Ethnic…
Contextualization: When the Method Becomes Part of the Message Contextualization is one of the persistent challenges of cross-cultural ministry, and the question is deceptively simple: How do we communicate a message faithfully when the people receiving it do not think, learn, or communicate the way we do? That question was at the center of our…
Christian Identity as the Foundation of Formation Christian identity serves as the foundation for spiritual formation, discipleship, recovery, and theological education. The various projects highlighted here reflect a common commitment to helping individuals and churches grow into the image of Christ through intentional formation and gospel-centered discipleship. This monthly update provides a structured overview of…
The Image of God remains one of the most important doctrines in Christian theology. In this article, I place Herman Bavinck and Matthias Joseph Scheeben in conversation to explore how the imago Dei shapes our understanding of humanity, grace, discipleship, and Christian formation. If identity is rooted in being made in the image of God,…
Jungle Ministry Nigeria is a Christ-centered recovery, discipleship, and educational ministry located in Jos, Plateau State. Working among men affected by substance abuse, crime, and generational poverty, Jungle Ministry Nigeria seeks to bring lasting transformation through the gospel of Jesus Christ, biblical discipleship, addiction recovery, leadership development, and theological education. How Jungle Ministry Nigeria Combines…
An overview of ministry among the Karimojong of Uganda, including evangelism, discipleship, poverty challenges, leadership development, and future opportunities for theological education.
Ongoing Theological Work and Ministry Formation Current Projects July 2026 provides a structured overview of ongoing work in theological writing, pastoral ministry, recovery discipleship, and global church formation. While these areas of work may appear diverse on the surface, they are ultimately directed toward a common goal: equipping the Church through deep discipleship, theological reflection,…
Identity–Recovering God’s Image is the foundation of Christian Counseling and Recovery. The human journey begins with an identity question. Before we can understand our wounds, addictions, fears, or relationships, we must first understand who we are. Scripture teaches that every human being is created in the image of God—created with dignity, purpose, relational capacity, and…