Research Specializations

Our collections and expertise situate our Center to uniquely assist researchers in a number of fields. If you are interested in any of these topics, you might consider a visit or a consultation with our team.

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Unreached People Groups

The missionary paradigm of strategically analyzing and targeting social units, particularly ones without a robust Christian witness.

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Insider Movements

Movements to Jesus among people who do not leave their religious traditions

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Faith in India

We specialize in studying the different approaches to faith in the rich cultural tapestry of the Indian subcontinent.

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Biographical Research

Anyone interested in the life or work of either Ralph Winter or Donald McGavran will find a treasure trove of information in our archives.

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History of Mission in the 20th Century

Our collections are brimming with inside looks at the expansion and transformation of mission in the 1900's.

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Church Growth

The intentional application of social science insights to the extension of the Church.

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Civilizational Religions

We seek to understand religions that have become core parts of global civilizations (Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, etc.) on their own terms.

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Theological Education by Extension

Decades before the internet revolutionized education, Winter pioneered an approach to training missionaries and nationals remotely.

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Modality and Sodality

Understanding the interplay between the Church and the structures that churches innovate in order to accomplish God's mission.

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Mobilizing the Church for Mission

Finishing the task of world evangelization requires us to gather and deploy the entire Church in the enterprise of mission.

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Science and Mission

If the scope of God's mission is the entire cosmos, that means we need serious engagement with all bodies of scientific knowledge.