CPTJ Archive | Volume 10 – Essays on Hope
Title
The Essential Nature of Virtue for Christian Witness: Insights from Lesslie Newbigin and Paul Hiebert
CORY WILSON
Abstract (from the Editorial of CPTJ vol. 10.1)
Cory Wilson points to the widespread evidence that evangelical Christianity has failed to create communities that reflect Christ’s character. Wilson looks to Lesslie Newbigin and Paul Hiebert, two figures known for their missiology and visions of the church and culture, to tap into the underutilized resources found in their theological visions for virtue formation. The essay concludes with a timely call for pastors to shepherd their churches to be faithful missionary communities, formed in virtue, living lives that are filled with the hope that is ours in Christ Jesus.
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Cory Wilson serves as a Pastor at City Church in the Cleveland area. He is also the President and Co-Founder of Emmaus Theological Seminary. He holds a PhD in Intercultural Studies from RTS and is a member of the St. Peter Fellowship of the Center for Pastor Theologians.
