INCHE members are invited to join members of The Society of Christian Scholars for a stimulating webinar on Thursday, 15 July 2021 at 1400 GMT/UTC. Dr. Chris Wright, the International Ministries Director of the Langham Partnership Global Leadership Team, will facilitate a conversation on questions that consider how a missional hermeneutic of Scripture impacts various academic disciplines.

In his discussion, he will consider how the Bible is more than a book full of promises, doctrines or rules but is fundamentally the true story of the universe from creation to new creation. Then he asks about the difference it should make when we read the whole Bible as the great drama of the mission of God, centered on Christ, for creation and for humanity.

Dr. Christopher Wright accepts the entire Bible as generated by and all about God’s mission. Thus, Christians need an interpretive perspective that is in tune with this great missional theme. We need to see the “big picture” of God’s mission and how the familiar bits and pieces fit into the grand narrative of Scripture.  Then in the story we are living as Christian believers, we should ask how this worldview based on that narrative impacts the range of academic disciplines in which we engage–whether they are theological or so-called “secular”?

In his current role, Dr. Wright presents and promotes Langham’s vision and work around the world. As a Christian scholar and author, he speaks, writes, and travels internationally.  

Langham Scholars Ministry, which is within the Langham Partnership, is a new INCHE member; and this is an opportunity to learn more about the Langham Partnership perspectives on their efforts. If you seek to prepare in advance for this webinar, read the introduction of Dr. Wright’s book, The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible’s Grand Narrative (IVP Academic, 2006).

Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BRq1IDOIQhGLQKra9eqdEg