Ecclesial Futures

Aims & Scope

Ecclesial Futures is an international, ecumenical and double-blind peer-reviewed open access journal that publishes high-quality, original research and theological reflection on the development and transformation of local Christian communities and the systems that support them as they join in the mission of God in the world.

We take an inter-disciplinary approach to theological research and reflection, incorporating core disciplines such as theology, missiology, and ecclesiology, as well as social science and theological disciplines like anthropology, ethnography, sociology, statistical research, biblical studies, leadership studies, and adult learning.

The journal fills a vital reflective space between the academy and on-the-ground practice within the field of mission studies, ecclesiology, and the so-called ‘missional church’. Our global audience includes local churches and the systems that support them, wherever they exist. We accept a range of article types, including original research papers, narrative or literature reviews, theological and missiological reflections, case study reports, conference papers, and book reviews.

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

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APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Arts and Humanities, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Churches’ Missional Engagement during the Pandemic and afterwards in Korea

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Bokyoung

• A Missional Church Strategy in an Era of Humanlike Chatbots

  Citation: 2

  Authors: David

• The Colouring of Grey Literature: A review of “JVT quotes” and “Answers on a Postcard”

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Steve

• Problems with "pioneering" mission

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Ben, Luke, Adrian, Rajiv

• Towards the Acceptance of Diversity

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Sabrina

• How to make the best Ganjang Gejang: The Missional Church Movement in Korea

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Seung-hyun

• The Missio Dei as Flourishing Life

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Nelus

• Regenerative

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Rosemary, Roxanne, Stu

• The Metaverse as a Digital Missionary Site

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Sung Hyuk

• Learning to love

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Sue