Christian theologies of mission are still entrenched in Eurocentricism. The need for ‘unthinking the West’ from our mission thinking is paramount in the current context of Empire. This initiative will explore the shape and scope of decolonising mission theologies focusing on the whole people of God – including children in church schools, Theological Education students and all church goers. Drawing on the experiences and efforts of USPG and CMS – two senior mission agencies, this session will explore the following questions: How can our mission theology be re-formed by global perspectives? How can this ‘re-formation’ lead to a renewed understanding of Christian witness in the new age of empires, which does not repeat the mistakes of the past, but frees us into a courageous future?
Unthinking the West – Mission Beyond Empire
