Brad Vaughn
Brad Vaughn (formerly known by the pseudonym Jackson Wu; PhD, Southeastern Baptist) is the theologian in residence with Global Training Network. He previously lived and worked in East Asia for almost two decades, teaching theology and missiology for Chinese pastors. He serves on the Asian/Asian-American theology steering committee of the Evangelical Theological Society and is the author of Saving God's Face, One Gospel for All Nations, Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes, Seeking God's Face, and The Cross in Context. You can find his articles and resources at savinggodsface.com.
The Ministry of Women in the Chinese Church
A reader responds to the spring issue of CSQ with insightful observations and questions.
6 Approaches to Contextualization in China
We know contextualization is important, but not everyone comes at it in the same way.
A Dictionary for Learning Theological Chinese
Mandarin students spend years learning the basics of daily language and only scratch the surface when it comes to spiritual and theological vocabulary. Here's a resource to help.
Training Cross-Cultural Workers to Cross Honor-Shame Cultures
How might Christians from one honor-shame culture effectively serve cross-culturally in another honor-shame culture?
4 Key Factors Influencing Cultural Adjustment and Retention of Chinese Missionaries
Food for thought for churches and sending agencies.
Reading Romans through Eastern Eyes
Honor and Shame in Paul’s Message and Mission
Combining research from Asian scholars with his many years of experience living and working in East Asia, Jackson directs our attention to Paul's letter to the Romans. He argues that some traditional East Asian cultural values are closer to those of the first-century biblical world than common Western cultural values. In addition, he adds his voice to the scholarship engaging the values of honor and shame in particular and their influence on biblical interpretation.
The 3D Gospel Is Now in Mandarin
A tool for understanding the need to contextualize ministry in light of different types of cultures.
7 Reasons Why Sinicization Is Not Rhetoric This Time
Isn't this just propaganda, empty threats, or show. Haven’t we seen similar programs rolled out in the past?
Saving God’s Face: A Chinese Contextualization of Salvation through Honor and Shame
EMS Dissertation Series
Years ago, the author had a startling realization. Theologians and pastors have long taught on the glory of God and its central importance in the Bible. However, because he was living in East Asia, it also dawned on the author that this sort of talk about God’s glory, praising Him, and magnifying His name was simply another way of talking about honor and shame.