How Does Theological Ed Fit in the Missionary Task? with Dr. Will Brooks - EP182

About this episode

The episode discusses the role of theological education in the missionary task with Dr. Will Brooks.

Why are we investing in theological education overseas? Shouldn't we be putting our resources towards reaching the unreached? What place does theological ed have in the missionary task? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with former missionary and current missions professor Dr. Will Brooks to talk about the place of theological education in our missions efforts. Join us as we seek to better understand the whole missionary task! Thanks for tuning in to The Sent Life! We love hearing from our listeners. Tell us what you thought of this episode or suggest future topics by contacting cgcs@sebts.edu. Resources: Global Theological Initiatives (SEBTS) - https://www.sebts.edu/academics/global-theological-initiatives/ Interpreting Scripture Across Cultures by Will Brooks - https://www.amazon.com/Interpreting-Scripture-across-Cultures-Cross-Cultural/dp/1666707481 Teaching Across Cultures by James E. Plueddemann - https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Across-Cultures-Contextualizing-Education-ebook/dp/B07JFK8GKF

People in this episode

Hosts: Scott, Keelan

Guest: Dr. Will Brooks

Topics covered

• theological education
• missionary task
• missions efforts
• overseas education
• investing in education

Keywords

• theological education
• missionary task
• overseas missions
• Scott and Keelan
• Dr. Will Brooks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Southeastern Seminary

Books & works: Interpreting Scripture Across Cultures, Teaching Across Cultures

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