A nomadic immigrant, Candis has lived in North America, Northern Africa, Europe, East and Southeast Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific Islands. She has experience in teaching Bible courses to post-graduate literature students in secular classrooms and working with the church in a variety of overseas contexts. Her keen interests are history and literature, and herContinue reading “Dr Candis Berends”
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Dr Jennifer Belcher
Jennifer and her husband Ron serve with Wycliffe Bible Translators and are seconded to SIL in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Jennifer works in Scripture Use with a focus on oral programs such Oral Bible Storytelling and Story-Based Trauma Healing. She also co-manages a guest house and training center with her husband in Alotau, PNG JenniferContinue reading “Dr Jennifer Belcher”
Dr Catherine Austin
Catherine has experience in pioneer ministry in East Asia as well as ministry experience in Australia. She has a Bachelor of Psychology and PhD in Sociology, and her research has focused on Australian identity, belonging, social identity theory, cultural awareness, inclusion, diversity, migration and mobility. She is experienced in discourse, frame, comparative, and thematic analysis;Continue reading “Dr Catherine Austin”
ANC Research Training
Focusing on missiological, qualitative research We are pleased to announce the start of ANC research training. Our training will be an informal, mentored approach focusing on participants’ specific interests, rather than simply presenting information. Note: The focus of the ANC is intercultural ministry and qualitative research. Introduction to qualitative research We will run two “IntroductionContinue reading “ANC Research Training”
Dr Tamie Davis
Tamie Davis served with CMS Australia in Tanzania from 2013-2023 in association with St John’s University of Tanzania and Tanzania Fellowship of Evangelical Students (TAFES). She is passionate about recognising and heralding God’s work in the majority world church, especially among women. Her PhD explored the prosperity theology of TAFES women and how it isContinue reading “Dr Tamie Davis”
Dr Louise Simon
Louise Simon has lived and worked in both East and Southeast Asia. She currently teaches in the areas of cultural anthropology, language acquisition, and world religions at CMS-Australia’s training college, St. Andrew’s Hall, in Melbourne. She is also an adjunct lecturer in missiology at Ridley College, Melbourne. As part of her role equipping cross-cultural workers,Continue reading “Dr Louise Simon”
