Deepening faith for the church in Asia.
Establishing a community of evangelical scholars and practitioners to
support and strengthen the growing Asian church.
Establishing a community of evangelical scholars and practitioners to support and strengthen the growing Asian church.
Latest Articles
Experienced and emerging scholars and practitioners reflect on Scripture, faith, culture, and tradition in the Asian Christian context.
Deep Dive
May 19, 2025 | Francis Jr. S. Samdao
We may not realize it, but the Eucharist is designed to shape us as we seek justice and serve in mission. In this Deep Dive, Francis Jr. Samdao helps us see that reality by reflecting on the witness of churches in the southern Philippines.
Blog Article
April 30, 2025 | Derick Parfan
Many Christians wonder what the Apostles' Creed means when it speaks of Christ's descent into hell. Derick Parfan explains how it is a crucial word of comfort as we suffer from persecution, loneliness, or guilt.
devotional
April 18, 2025 | Rev. Jaehyoung Choi
Rev. Jaehyoung Choi (S.Korea/Philippines) delves into the theological and practical implications of Christ’s words, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit” (Lk. 23:46), as a foundation for faithful and effective Christian service.
devotional
April 17, 2025 | Dr. Paul In Young Kim
Dr. Paul Kim (S. Korea/Pakistan) examines how Jesus’ cries of “I thirst” (Jn. 19:28) and “It is finished” (Jn. 19:30) resonate with the suffering of Asian communities, offering a profound and authentic message of divine solidarity and hope.
devotional
April 16, 2025 | Prof. BJ Villanueva
Professor-Pastor BJ Villanueva (Philippines) explores the depths of abandonment in Jesus’ lament, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matt. 27:46)
devotional
April 15, 2025 | Dr. Yi-Sang Patrick Chan
Hong Kong CCC General Secretary, Dr. Yi-Sang Patrick Chan, reflects on Jesus’ words to his mother and to his beloved disciple: “Woman, here is your son,” “Here is your mother”.
devotional
April 14, 2025 | Dr. Abraham Saggu
This Holy Monday, CTIA Visiting Fellow Dr. Abraham Saggu (India) offers a biblical reflection on the initial two of Jesus' seven last sayings, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do" (Lk. 23:34) and "Truly, I tell you, today you will b...
Blog Article
April 3, 2025 | Edilberto A. Marasigan Jr.
AI tools have put unprecedented power at our fingertips; but can they preach? Kicking off CTIA’s Practitioner Series, Edilberto A. Marasigan, Jr. offers wise guidance about making the most of these tools while ensuring we focus on genuine transform...
Events
ATA-Tearfund Workshop 2024
October 14-16, 2024
Cityview Hotel, Hong Kong
CTIA will be participating in the ATA-Tearfund Workshop on “Equipping Leaders for Integral Mission”. See you there!
JAET-CTIA Essay Prize
Deadline of submission: November 1, 2024
CTIA is collaborating with the Journal of Asian Evangelical Theology (JAET) to launch its first ever essay prize! JAET is a peer-reviewed academic journal publishing original contributions that advance the state of biblical and theological reflection in the Asian evangelical context. Click here for the guidelines and prizes.
ETS 76th Annual Meeting
November 20-22, 2024
San Diego, California
Members of the CTIA team and oversight committee will present papers at the 76th annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS). The theme of the meeting is “Global Evangelicalism”. Congratulations!
Research
CTIA is committed to creating original resources, advancing theological research,
and fostering healthy theological conversations and collaborations in Asia.
CTIA is committed to creating original resources, advancing theological research, and fostering healthy theological conversations and collaborations in Asia.
Scholar Support
CTIA offers support to Asian evangelical scholars facing time and financial constraints due to ministry responsibilities. We provide guidance, research assistance, and access to our library resources for those working on textbooks, monographs, or academic articles.
Events and Projects
CTIA serves as a catalyst for meaningful conversations and collaborative efforts among Asian Christians. We facilitate a variety of online and in-person events and actively work on short-term and long-term projects to address pressing issues facing the church.
User Contributions
CTIA celebrates God-given skills and talents that contribute to the flourishing of creation. We welcome article, photograph, and artwork contributions that align with CTIA’s mission. In CTIA, we value both academic insight and practical wisdom, and we believe in the power of creativity to inspire and connect.