International Association for Mission Studies IAMS

21/10/2025

Important Update for Members: Journal Access Issue

We're aware that some members are experiencing difficulties accessing our online journal through Brill. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

We've arranged a temporary solution to ensure continued access while Brill resolves the issue.

📧All paid members: Please check your email for instructions on how to maintain your journal access.

Haven't received an email? Please contact us directly at [[email protected]].

Thank you for your patience!

17/06/2025

Call for Papers

The International Association for Mission Studies (IAMS) is pleased to announce its 16th Assembly, which will take place from July 17 to 21, 2026, at the University of South Africa in Pretoria, South Africa.

The theme of the assembly is "Walking Together in Mission: Facing Global Challenges for a Sustainable World."

We warmly invite scholars, theologians, and mission partners to contribute to this global conversation by submitting an abstract for paper presentation.

🔗 Submit your abstract here: https://forms.gle/PpYRfzQAcKvR6asKA

Join us as we walk together in mission, reflect on pressing global challenges, and explore pathways toward a more just and sustainable world.

02/04/2025

The new website for International IAMS has finally been launched!
We’ve been steadily working on this for over a year, and now that long journey has come to a close with the unveiling of our new website. The new IAMS website includes a membership portal for members. please see the see website at https://newmissionstudies.org/.

01/04/2025

📢 Call for Papers – IAMS 16th General Assembly (2026)
The International Association for Mission Studies invites proposals for papers and thematic panels for its upcoming 16th General Assembly, to be held July 17–21, 2026 at the University of South Africa in Pretoria 🇿🇦.

🌍 Theme: Walking Together in Mission: Facing Global Challenges for a Sustainable World
We welcome submissions that explore mission in light of today’s urgent global issues.

🗓 Key Deadlines:
• Thematic Panel Proposals: 30 September 2025
• Paper Proposals (250 words): 30 November 2025

📄 Submit your proposal here: https://forms.gle/rWCsTn5h6Njs9JZ66
📘 Read the full Call for Papers: https://newmissionstudies.org/simple-event/iams-assembly-2026-pretoria-south-africa/

Join us in shaping the conversation! 🌐

IAMS Assembly – 2026 Pretoria, South Africa 17 Jul Call for Papers The International Association for Mission Studies (IAMS) will hold its 16th Assembly at the University of South Africa in Pretoria, South Africa, from July 17 to 21, 2026. This significant conference will be hosted by Africa IAMS. ...

25/03/2025

Launching April 1!
The new IAMS Membership Portal is almost here! 🎉

✔ IAMS membership can log in with your current email
✔ All your membership data stays intact
📩 Check your inbox on March 31 for your temporary password and login details.

We’re excited to welcome you into a more connected, secure, and user-friendly space for the global mission studies community!

18/03/2024

Centre for Contextual Biblical Interpretation at the Protestant Theological University and the Faculty of Religion and Theology of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is hosting a 'Biblical Interpretation in Diverse Communities' course from July 22 to 26, 2024.

If you're interested, please click the link below for more information.

Methods, Perspectives, Challenges Examine concrete cases of Biblical interpretation in across a spectrum of community contexts, challenging them to reflect on ways of studying them.

13/07/2023

Paper calls for the 2023 IAMS Asia Conference is out! With the theme being 'Global Crisis, Sustainability, and Mission in Scholarship', IAMS encourages scholars to learn more about the conference here: https://forms.gle/n2vFVbPvu1HcvTY47

Call for Papers
IAMS Asia Conference

Theme: Global Crisis, Sustainability, and Mission in Scholarship

Global crises have affected humanity on various levels. There is an urgent need to address these global crises, which will devastate the Earth's future if action is not taken. To address this concern, it is essential to take a whole-of-society approach which includes sustainable responses from the missionary perspective.

Our 2023 conference calls for a fresh inquiry into the nature and responsibility of scholarship concerning the past and present global crises and how these problems can be addressed by finding ways to solve these crises for sustainability in light of missiology.

Papers on the following sub-theme below are welcome for oral presentation

Gender Equality
Religious Education
Ecotheology
Food and Sustainability
Justice and Peace
Interreligious and Mission
Climate Change and Mission
Pandemic and Mission
Sustainable Development and Mission
Theology and Spirituality
Christian Communities and Mission
Charismatic Expressions
Historical and Biblical Accounts

Deadline for Submission of Abstract: August 15, 2023

Notification of Acceptance: September 1, 2023

Conference: November 22-24, 2023 (In-Person only)

Days 1 & 2 - DLSU Manila Philippines

Day 3: DLSU Laguna & Tour at Sanctuario, Manila Cathedral & San Agustin Church (with transportation)

Registration Fee: Php 3,000

USD 60 (For Foreign Participants)

Register at this link: https://forms.gle/n2vFVbPvu1HcvTY47

17/06/2023

We compiled a short review of the in-person executive meeting in Seoul, South Korea. Please take a look to get a preview of some of the topics the executives discussed!

A review of the [IAMS Executive Meeting] that was held through June 6th - 8th, 2023 in Seoul, Korea.

08/06/2023

The first IAMS in-person executive meeting in Seoul Korea.