Strengthening the Church in Mission: Michael Ortiz on the Role of Theological Education & Training in the Great Commission
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:
Links & Resources:
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.
If you enjoyed this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, please take a moment to subscribe and leave us a rating and review.
We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free