Great Commission Research Journal
The Great Commission Research Journal is a scholarly, peer-reviewed publication presenting research on ministry that aims to help people follow Jesus-Christ. This research draws from multiple disciplines, including theology, missiology, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and history. The journal focuses on church-based research relevant to the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19-20), Jesus’ call to help others follow him.
Current Issue: Volume 18, Issue 1 (2026)
Full Issue
2026 Vol 18(1) Complete Issue
David R. Dunaetz
Editorial
Ethics in Church-Based Research
David R. Dunaetz
Articles
The State of Youth Ministry in Asian American Churches Today
Eunice Hong and Jinna Si Lo Jin
Cultural Landscaping of North Korea: Preparing for Mission Engagement through Large-Scale Defector Insights on Economy and Society
Soo Min James Park
Clergy Prayer Life and Vocational Satisfaction
Zoraida C. Kelly
Book Reviews
Book Review: Emplacing Globalisation: Contextualising Mission in Settings of People, Places and Processes by John Cheong and Jonathan Ro
David H. Campbell
Book Review: Churches, Cultures and Leadership: A Practical Theology of Congregations & Ethnicities, 2nd ed. by Mark Branson and Juan Martinez
Kenneth Nehrbass
Book Review: Game of Pulpits: The 7 Voices Vying for the Kingdom - Who Will Win & Why by Gary Comer
Lavern Brown
Book Review: Lead: 12 Gospel Principles for Leadership in the Church, 2nd ed. by Paul David Tripp
Ryan Gause
Book Review: Remissioning Church: A Field Guide to Bringing a Congregation Back to Life by Josh Hayden
Keith A. Darlington
Book Review: The Unwavering Pastor: Leading the Church with Grace in Divisive Times by Jonathan Dodson
Jordan Ickes
About the Great Commission Research Network
About the Great Commission Research Network Spring 2026
David R. Dunaetz
Editors
- General Editor
- David R. Dunaetz, Azusa Pacific University
- Associate Editor
- Beth Seversen, Churches for Middle East Peace
- Book Review Editor
- Kenneth Nehrbass, California Baptist University
- Assistant Editor
- Hannah Jung, Azusa Pacific University
- Editorial Board
- Brent Burdick, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
- Alan McMahan, Biola University
- W. Jay Moon, Asbury Seminary
