Theological anthropology is central to missiological reflection and practice, since acts of gospel witness, service, and cultural engagement all rest on assumptions about human identity, dignity, and destiny. In a rapidly changing world—marked by shifting views of spirituality, ethnicity, gender, technology, and ecology—the church must embrace a biblically faithful and missionally engaged understanding of the imago Dei. This year’s Evangelical Missiological Society Conference invites reflection on the meaning of being human and on how the doctrine of the imago Dei shapes evangelism, discipleship, community, and global mission. Together we will ask: How do theological anthropology and Christian responses to debates about personhood and identity inform the theory and practice of mission?
Suggested Tracks and Paper Topics
If you are interested in proposing another track for the Annual Conference, you may submit your request here: https://tinyurl.com/yc7wvypd. The deadline for submitting your track proposal is January 31, 2026.
Submitting a Proposal
Proposals for the Rocky Mountain Region must be submitted to the Rocky Mountain Vice President Billy McMahan at bcmcmahan12@gmail.com, by Friday, January 9, 2026 and should include the following:
Title of proposal showing connection to annual theme
200-300 word abstract summarizing paper to be presented
Name, email, and institution/mission/group you represent
You will be notified about whether or not your proposal has been accepted by Feb 1, 2025.