Strengthening the Church in Mission: Michael Ortiz on the Role of Theological Education & Training in the Great Commission

What role does theological education and training play in the Great Commission?

In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Michael Ortiz, International Director of the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE) to talk about the impact of theological education and training for the global church. We explore the pivotal role of theological education in missions, the importance of elevating diverse voices, and the future of global church leadership.

Main Points:

• Role of the Local Church: How local churches engagement in theological training can lead to profound personal and community transformation.

• Diverse Voices in Theology: Understand the importance of including diverse global voices in theological training to reflect the true nature of the global church.

• Preparing Students for the Future of the Church: Discover strategies for equipping students with sound theological frameworks to address the future needs of the global church.

• Reinforcing Formal and Non-Formal Training: Learn about the importance of reinforcing both formal and non-formal theological training to meet the diverse needs of the church.

• Global Partnerships: The significance of collaborative efforts in ministry.

Links & Resources:

• ICETE (International Council for Evangelical Theological Education) - https://icete.info/ 

• Dallas Theological Seminary - https://www.dts.edu/employee/michael-ortiz/ 

Guest Bio:

Dr. Ortiz was born in New York City to Cuban immigrants. After earning a law degree from SMU in 1988 and establishing his practice in Florida, he committed his life to Christ. This newfound faith sparked a deep interest in biblical and theological studies. He received his ThM from DTS in 2008, and in 2015, he earned a PhD from Seminario Teológico Centroamericano (SETECA).

Currently, Dr. Ortiz serves as the International Director of the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education, positioning him as a key leader in global theological education. He also works at Dallas Theological Seminary as the Vice President for Global Ministries and Associate Professor of Missiology & Intercultural Ministries.

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