American Society of Missiology

Meeting Information

American Society of Missiology's Annual Conference 2012

Theme: Prophetic Dialogue: Practice and Theology (see below)

Dates: June 15-17, 2012

Call for Papers: The American Society of Missiology extends an open call for presentation proposals for its annual meeting at Techny Towers, IL on June 15-17.

While papers may focus on any topic of missiological relevance, preference will be given to those that focus either on the conference theme of "Prophetic Dialogue " (see below) or on the theme of "Youth & Mission" which will be the focus of the Friday afternoon symposium as well as one track of the parallel sessions throughout the weekend. Proposals based on original research will especially be welcomed.

Anyone interested in presenting at the ASM should submit a proposed title with a 150-200 word abstract and a 30-word bio to Robert Priest at rpriest@tiu.edu by February 1, 2012.

Symposium Theme: Youth and Mission

Date and Time: Friday, June 15, 2012│1:30-5:30 PM

Call for Presentation Proposals: Please submit a proposed topic with a 150-200 word bio to Craig Van Gelder at cvangeld@luthersem.edu by February 1, 2012.

Prophetic Dialogue: Practice and Theology

The term "Prophetic Dialogue" represents a synthesis in creative tension of the two fundamental dimensions of mission - not only the way we DO mission, but also the way we THINK ABOUT IT. On the one hand, we DIALOGUE because we participate in the missio Dei. God is already present and active in history, cultures, religions, human (personal and communal) experiences, movements in the world, and all of creation. At the same time, we PROPHESY because we participate in the missio Dei. The Spirit stirs the hearts of the poor to cry out against injustice and inspires us to speak and live the good news clearly, boldly, and effectively. Mission is prophetic in the sense of both announcing, with or without words, the salvific gospel message of the Reign of God and the future of the world, and denouncing those elements that are contrary to that Reign. In the words of David Bosch, mission requires "bold humility" - humility before the movement/call of God that is beyond/unknown to us, and boldness in witnessing to what we do know and experience as good news. We do know, but only in part. The encounter with the Samaritan woman (Jn. 4) is a powerful example of prophetic dialogue in Jesus' mission. Jesus listens to the woman, as she is, and yet clearly tells her "all she ever did" and tells her the good news about himself. Empowered by the same Spirit, we are called to continue Jesus' work by being his Body in the world. Like Jesus, we do mission in prophetic dialogue.

Reflections on the 2011 Conference:

This year's conference topic was "Mission Spirituality in Global Perspective." We invite you to reflect together on the presentations by participating in one of our forum discussions, perusing the materials posted below, or enjoying the forthcoming January 2012 issue of Missiology, which will include article versions of many of the conference presentations.

View 2011 conference highlights. Click a link below!

Pre-conference symposium details

Plenary sessions

Bible teaching outline

Voluntary papers schedule

Symposium topics and speaker bios

Symposium schedule

Life achievement award

For information regarding the ASM and APM annual meetings, follow the links below.

(2012 documents will be posted as they become available.)

Registration Form (only fill out this form if you prefer not to register online)

ASM Meeting Description and Schedule