Linda F. Whitmer , Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies, Director of Mission

Phone: (714) 879-3901 x1271
Email: lfwhitmer@hiu.edu
Office: Nutwood Rm 320

EDUCATION:

• B.S., Bible, Christian Education, Kentucky Christian College
• M.A., New Testament Exegesis and Christian Education, Johnson Bible College
• M.A., Inter-Cultural Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary
• Ph.D., Intercultural Studies, Emphasis on Cultural Anthropology, Mission Theology, and Contextualization, Fuller Theological Seminary
• Additional Studies: Lincoln Christian Seminary, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Who's Who Among American Teachers 2007
• Ordained Missionary

COURSES:

• Strategies for Mission
• Cultural Anthropology
• Intercultural Communications
• Church in Context
• Methods of Discovering Culture
• Language Acquisition
• Introduction to Urban Studies
• Strategies for Urban Ministry
• Ministry in the Urban Setting
• People of God (SPS)
• Ministry in Diversity (SPS)
• Anthropology for Christian Ministry (SGS)

KEY AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS:

• Anthropology Award, Fuller Theological Seminary
• Who's Who Among American Teachers 2007
• American Anthropological Association
• American Society of Missiology
• Association of Professors of Missiology
• International Association of Mission Studies

ACADEMIC INTERESTS:

• HIV/AIDS and the Church Worldwide
• Current Trends in Missiology
• Integrating Church and Mission
• Cultural Anthropology
• Poverty and Homelessness among Children

PUBLICATIONS:

• A Christian Education Program for Zimbabwe. 1995
• The Father Metaphor of God: Shona and Biblical Implications for Mission in Africa. 2003
• Mission and World Evangelism in Hope for the Future. 2006

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:

• Director: Missiologists and Mission Professors Annual Conference, National Mission Convention, Peoria, IL. November 2004.
• All Africa Missionary Conference Coordinator, Zimbabwe, 1999
• Executive Director, National Mission Convention, Representing Colleges and Universities, 2001-2005.
• Visiting Lecturer, Gemeinhart Lectureship on Mission, Kentucky Christian College, Grayson, Kentucky, January 29 - February 1, 2002. Topic: "We're Not Alone Anymore: The Significance of Culture in Today's World."
• 2006 Hyderabad, India "Culture Learning on the Mission Field."
• 2007 Haiti "The Life of Christ"
• 2007 Chennai, India "Gospel of the Kingdom"
• 2007 Hyderabad, India, "Culture Awareness and the Missionary"
• National Missionary Convention 2001 Workshop: "Discovering Culture on the Mission Field."
• National Missionary Convention 2000 Workshop: "What You Don't Know Can Hurt You on the Mission Field."
• National Missionary Convention 2002 Workshop "Continuing Education for Missionaries on the Field."
• National Missionary Convention 2003 Workshop "Successful Mission Internships"
• National Missionary Convention 2004 Workshop "Missionary Kids Prepare for the Future"
• National Missionary Convention 2006 Workshop "Interpreting the Bible and Culture"
• Zimbabwe National Minister's Conference, Choosing or Designing Christian Education for Your Church, 1997.
• Women's Retreats

HOBBIES/INTERESTS:

I married my high school sweetheart (Steve) and together we have raised our three children. They have given us six fabulous grandchildren who are the delight of our lives. I am also an avid reader and am fascinated by peoples' cultures.

PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT/FAVORITE SCRIPTURE:

As a child of God, I am compelled by love and joy to share the Gospel around the world with everyone who has need. "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9; "I can do everything through him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13

RECOMMENDED LINKS :

http://www.asmweb.org/
http://www.missiology.org/
http://www.missionstudies.org/
http://www.missiological.org.za/
http://www.teamexpansion.org/resources/recruitguide/resotoc.htm
http://www.strategicnetwork.org/
http://www.mislinks.org/

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