Korean theologians address Pentecostalism and diaspora missions

Global trends analyzed: Scholars explored Pentecostalism’s expansion, its early inclusive ideals, and tensions over leadership roles and social engagement.

Diaspora reframed: Research urged seeing Korean diaspora churches as active mission agents, integrating them into broader mission strategies.

New methods proposed: A 'narrative missiology' approach was introduced to study how churches express and transmit the gospel through cultural forms.

Korean theologians tackle global Christianity's future in Seoul

The Korea Society of Mission Theology’s Fourth Regular Academic Conference convened Aug. 8 at Geumnan Church, focusing on 'Trends in Contemporary Mission Theology Research.' Four scholars presented on Pentecostalism’s global growth, Korean diaspora missions, the Restoration Movement, and a new 'narrative missiology.' The gathering reflected South Korea’s active role in shaping theological responses to Christianity’s demographic shift toward the Global South.