Abstract
As the pandemic continues to hold much of the world hostage, the editorial team of Missiology is pleased to be able to bring you a new collection of original articles and book reviews. Leading off this issue is another excellent contribution by our Australian friends Richard Hibbert and Evelyn Hibbert: “Reconceptualizing indigeneity in minority ethnic groups.” I am sad to share that Dr Richard Yates Hibbert, missionary, scholar, educator, and missiologist, passed into Glory in November of 2020 following a long illness. Many of our readers who never met Richard face-to-face likely encountered him through his numerous contributions to our journal. He is credited for 22 contributions in recent years, including book reviews and co-authored and solo-authored articles. Our prayers are with his wife, Evelyn, as well as his family and friends in this difficult time.
Following the Hibberts’ contribution are six additional original articles. Moyra Dale unveils women’s spaces in the house of Islam. Andy Draycott revisits John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress to explore “contemporary evangelistic adaptations” of this “spiritual classic.” Simon Herrmann discusses “Research serving theology: A model for the era of World Christianity.” Simone Twibell explores “Reversing the flow of short-term missions within a partnership model.” Giles Cattermole considers a new paradigm for medical mission. Finally, Daniel Rupp presents insights on “Chinese and US models of ministry.”
We trust that you will find these original articles, along with our usual allotment of book reviews, both stimulating and practical.