Emplacing Globalisation

John Cheong and Jonathan Ro

2025  |  pb 319pp  |  ISBN: 978-1-917059-45-9

The book is priority reading, breaking new ground in the theory and practice of contextualization and coupling it with globalization.

David Greenlee, International Research and Strategy Associate

(Operation Mobilization)

Emplacing Globalisation is the impressive fruit of missional scholarship and practice in contextualization … It also provides a compelling holistic framework to develop a theology of globalization realising its ongoing contextualizing and hybridizing influences on ALL people, places and processes. A must-read for mission scholars and strategists, ministry leaders and students preparing to engage effectively in the Church’s mission.

Rev Dr T.V Thomas, Chairman, Lausanne Global Diaspora Network

Cheong and Ro build a methodical and reasoned guide for the missiological community to better fulfill its mission by incorporating global interconnectedness as a strategic centerpiece for contextualization. They have laid a foundation for the next level of global contextual dialog.

Dr. Duane Elmer, Distinguished Professor of Educational Studies (Emeritus), Trinity International University/Evangelical Divinity School

These two phrases, “understood the time” and “knew what should be done” excellently describe this book. It brings an indispensable Asian view and voice to globalization and its impact on 21st century global Christian missions.

Dr. Jamie Taylor, President of China Evangelical Seminary

The book is rich with content from real-life stories, the best scholarly theories, contextualized ministry ideas, practical theologies, and illustrative case studies. This is truly a necessary book for all working in or connected with mission and the church today.

Eloise Meneses, Professor of Cultural Anthropology. Eastern University