Strengthening the Church in Mission through Theological Education & Training with Michael Ortiz

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:
1. Role of the Local Church in Theological Education: How local churches engagement in theological training can lead to profound personal and community transformation.
2. Diverse Voices in Theology: Understand the importance of including diverse global voices in theological training to reflect the true nature of the global church.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Global Partnerships: The significance of collaborative efforts in ministry.

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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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0:00 Strengthening the Church in Mission: Michael Ortiz on the role of Theological Education & Training in the Great Commission
01:03 Michael Ortiz's Journey from Law to Theology
02:06 The Role of the Local Church in Personal Transformation
05:26 Impact of Upbringing and Legal Background on Theological Education
07:56 Incorporating Global Voices in Theological Education
12:23 Challenges and Support for Women in Theological Leadership
15:46 Preparing Students for the Future of the Church
21:14 Recalibrating Theological Education for Mission
25:15 Bridging the Gap Between Theological Institutions and the Church
26:18 The Importance of Outward-Facing Training Programs
26:59 Reinforcing Formal and Non-Formal Training
30:13 Examples of Healthy Collaboration
32:32 Transforming Theological Education
33:30 The Role of Coaching and Mentorship
38:37 Introducing ICETE and Its Vision
40:21 ICETE's Global Impact and Future Plans

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Listing this podcast has motivated me. Thanks, Michael.