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The book presents a theological basis for theological education based on the Great Commission (Matt 28:18-20) within the context of Asia. The first part of the book asserts that theological education that is sound and biblical fulfills the purpose of the Great Commission by making disciples of all nations. The second part of the book considers the key text on discipleship in Matthew 16:24, emphasizing that suffering is an essential aspect of following Jesus. Discipleship and a theology of suffering must feature prominently in theological education. These crucial aspects of the Christian life are often missing in the teaching of pastors and churches today. Therefore, there is an urgent need in theological education to highlight and to remedy these deficiencies. The book also contains three appendices that are valuable for theological educators: a set of graduate attributes for theological students, a code of professional ethics for ministers, and a statement on spiritual abuse. The book provides invaluable reading for theological educators, church leaders, elders, pastors, and teachers.

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This book takes theological education in Asia seriously by founding the task on the Great Commission of Jesus Christ in the social-cultural realities of Asia. Surprisingly, it is rare to see any book of a similar scope of interest and with such a depth of understanding on the subject of suffering. This is an area of Asian theological education which is often overlooked and undermined even by theological educators in the region. You shall be greatly rewarded after reading this well-written and well-defined book. Highly recommended! --Clement Mook-Soo Chia, Principal, Singapore Bible College Disciple-making, with the goal of life-to-life transfer, is needed today. The call to suffer is truly relevant for churches in Asia. The author offers clear guidelines of what needs to be done for the training of the next generation's pastors. I highly recommend this monograph, not only to theological educators and pastors, but also to serious students of God's word. Aside from Asian churches, the monograph is applicable to the global church! --Joseph Shao, Fourth General Secretary, Asia Theological Association (ATA), and President Emeritus, Biblical Seminary of the Philippines A timely reminder that if theological education is to be successful, it should train up a new generation of servants of Christ willing to suffer for the sake of the gospel. I believe that this book will be beneficial not only for Asian theological education, but also for theological education in general. --Wally K. C. Wang, Director of Chinese Program, Lecturer in Church History and Theology, Brisbane School of Theology

This book takes theological education in Asia seriously by founding the task on the Great Commission of Jesus Christ in the social-cultural realities of Asia. Surprisingly, it is rare to see any book of a similar scope of interest and with such a depth of understanding on the subject of suffering. This is an area of Asian theological education which is often overlooked and undermined even by theological educators in the region. You shall be greatly rewarded after reading this well-written and well-defined book. Highly recommended! --Clement Mook-Soo Chia, Principal, Singapore Bible College Disciple-making, with the goal of life-to-life transfer, is needed today. The call to suffer is truly relevant for churches in Asia. The author offers clear guidelines of what needs to be done for the training of the next generation's pastors. I highly recommend this monograph, not only to theological educators and pastors, but also to serious students of God's word. Aside from Asian churches, the monograph is applicable to the global church! --Joseph Shao, Fourth General Secretary, Asia Theological Association (ATA), and President Emeritus, Biblical Seminary of the Philippines A timely reminder that if theological education is to be successful, it should train up a new generation of servants of Christ willing to suffer for the sake of the gospel. I believe that this book will be beneficial not only for Asian theological education, but also for theological education in general. --Wally K. C. Wang, Director of Chinese Program, Lecturer in Church History and Theology, Brisbane School of Theology

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Johan Ferreira is currently senior lecturer in biblical studies at Melbourne School of Theology. He teaches in the areas of ancient languages, biblical studies, and Christianity in Asia. He was principal of Brisbane School of Theology from 2009 to 2014. He has written numerous books and articles and has wide-ranging experience in theological education in Australia and Asia.

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