Who we are
Theologians Without Borders is
an independent Christian agency,
aligned to the values of the World Evangelical Alliance
and Lausanne Movement, with a vision
to see global integration of Theological Education
based on equity, mutuality and reciprocity
in collaborative partnerships between churches,
institutions and ministries across every global region.
OUR VALUES:
We think it is important to be…
Humble — Visitors to another country need a learning posture, a willingness to come prepared to learn about the people and culture without being judgmental.
Multilateral — In keeping with the geographic spread of world Christianity, visits and partnerships need to be multilateral and mutually beneficial.
Equitable — TWB seeks to level the economic playing field, putting equality of opportunity on the theological education table.
Educational — When teaching-visits happen and the fit is good, scholars can make a significant impact, whether they are going to the Majority World or to the West.
Evangelical — TWB embraces the vitality in world Christianity that springs from faithful and obedient people.
Missional — Ministry experience and missional focus keep teaching relevant. What is wanted is learning that is church-related and mission-oriented, especially equipping students to reach out beyond the usual borders.
Our Team
Ian Payne
Executive Director,
Director for Scholar Applications and Matching
~PhD, Theology, University of Aberdeen, UK.
~10yrs as Principal of SAIACS, Bangalore, India, where Ian had studied for his MTh.
~20 yrs in India, enjoying the challenge of teaching Systematic Theology in a contextually relevant way.
~raised until 11 yrs old in India where Ian’s parents worked as missionaries.
~after doing a BArch (hons), Ian worked for 15 yrs as an architect in New Zealand.
~Ian and Judith live in Tauranga and have three daughters and six grandchildren.
Stephanie Black
Associate Director for Orientation and Training, Regional Representative, Africa
~PhD, NT, University of Roehampton, UK.
~MDiv summa cum laude, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
~ MA in Teaching English for Academic Purposes.
~14 yrs in Africa as theological educator.
~Theological Education Specialist with Serge; lives in Nairobi, Kenya.
~teaches regularly in theological education institutions in the Majority World.
~Affiliate Associate Professor of New Testament, Fuller Theological Seminary.
Daniel Sathyadass
Associate Director for Institutional Relations, Regional Representative, South Asia
~DMin in Pastoral Ministry, SAIACS, Bangalore, India.
~MTh in Pastoral Studies/Counselling, University of Wales/TAFTEE.
~Pioneer of Citylight, launching home church movements around the world.
~10 yrs working with Radio Homes of Trans-World Radio.
~8 yrs youth ministry and music director.
~author of Spark Teams for a Change.
~Danny and Sayonara live in Bangalore and have three adult sons.
Michael Ortiz, Ph.D
~ Director DTS en Español, Associate Professor World Missions & Intercultural Studies.
~ International Director, International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE).
Elizabeth Sendek
~ Former Rectora, FUSBC (Fundación Universitaria Seminario Bíblico de Colombia).
Davi Charles Gomes, Ph.D
~ Chancellor, Mackenzie Presbyterian University; International Director, The World Reformed Fellowship.
KEVIN J VANHOOZER, PH.D
~ Research Professor of Systematic Theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, IL, USA.
John Jusu, Ph.D
~ Regional Director for Africa, Overseas Council International-United World Mission,
Africa International University.
Marvin Oxenham, Ph.D
~ General Secretary, ECTE; Director, ICETE Academy; Programme Leader, London School of Theology.
Elie Haddad
~ President, ABTS (Arab Baptist Theological Seminary).
Bulus Y. Galadima, Ph.D
~ Dean, Cook School of Intercultural Studies, Biola University.
Taras N. Dyatlik
~ Regional Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Overseas Council/United World Mission.
Ashish Chrishpal, Ph.D
~ Senior Advisor, Overseas Council-United World Mission.
Stephen Lee, Ph.D
~ President, China Graduate School of Theology, Hong Kong.
Ivan Y. Rusyn, Ph.D
~ Rector, Ukrainian Evangelical Theological Seminary.
Theresa Roco Lua, Ed.D
~ General Secretary, Asia Theological Association.
Jung Sook Lee, Ph.D
~ Fifth President, Torch Trinity Graduate University, Seoul, South Korea.
Our Board of Trustees
Denis Browne
~ 23 years as a chemical engineer for a Swedish multinational in several countries, including in the MW.
~ runs his own company selling heat exchanger products, and lives in Cambridge.
Steve Mataia
~ Senior Pastor at Word of Life Church in West Auckland.
~ has graduate and post-graduate qualifications in education, leadership and theology.
~ 25 years in youth ministry, especially with Pacifica students.
Malcolm Falloon
~ an ordained Anglican minister.
~ currently studying towards a PhD at Otago University.
Milne Horne
~ a South Island dairy farmer.
~ director of several business and not for profit boards.
Paul Trebilco, Ph.D
~ Professor of New Testament Studies in the Department of Theology and Religion, University of Otago, Dunedin, and a Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi. He has co-written commentaries on 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus in the Asia Bible Commentary Series, published by the Asia Theological Association.
Janet Tuck
~ a career coaching and work transition specialist for more than 14 years, currently through her own company.
~ involved with a variety of not for profit organisations ~ currently the chair of the New Zealand Christian Network.
Links
We value and work with …
Overseas Council International uwm.org/overseas/
Local Leaders International www.localleaders.org.au
Beacon Partnerships www.beaconpartnerships.org.nz/
International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE) icete.info
World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) www.worldea.org
Theological Education Initiative (TEI) www.uwm.org/equipping-leaders/theological-education-initiative/
(Whereas, TWB’s focus is on short-term visits, TEI works to find and place scholars into full-time teaching opportunities.)