International Bulletin of Mission Research

Aims & Scope

With in-depth analyses of worldwide Christianity and mission-focused book reviews, the International Bulletin of Mission Research is an unparalleled source of information on the world church in mission.

The editors are committed to maintaining the highest possible academic editorial standards.

IBMR provides an editorial voice that is dispassionate, analytical, fair minded, and nonpartisan.

The IBMR includes: Feature articles and book reviews written by leading specialists on Christian mission from around the world—scholars from varied academic disciplines and theological perspectives The “Legacy” series with engaging accounts of pivotal mission leaders of the last two centuries and the equally engaging “My Pilgrimage in Mission” series that provides intimate insight into the lives of some of today’s most distinguished mission scholars and practitioners.

Regional surveys and analyses of important mission documents and consultations.

A “Noteworthy” news column that keeps you up to date on today’s mission leaders, conferences, and study opportunities.

A listing of academic dissertations on mission and world Christianity.

This dissertation list is online in our “Researching World Christianity: Doctoral Dissertations on Mission Since 1900” database.

The feature “Ten Outstanding Books for Mission Studies” appears each April.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.3
2024	0.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.155

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	6

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	24131

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	36

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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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.

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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.

• World Christianity and Mission 2020: Ongoing Shift to the Global South

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Gina A., Todd M., Peter F.

• Christianity 2018: More African Christians and Counting Martyrs

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Todd M., Gina A., Albert W., Peter F.

• The Global Flourishing Study: A New Era for the Study of Well-Being

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Byron R., Tyler J.

• Contextualization in Pentecostalism: A Multicultural Perspective

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Allan Heaton

• World Christianity and Mission 2021: Questions about the Future

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Gina A., Todd M., Peter F.

• The 1925 Vatican Mission Exposition and the Interface Between Catholic Mission Theory and World Religions

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Angelyn

• “From Fools for Christ to Fools for Politicians”: A Critique of Zambian Pentecostal Theopolitical Imagination

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Chammah J.

• Shame Cultures, Fear Cultures, and Guilt Cultures: Reviewing the Evidence

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Simon

• Church Digitalization and the New Koinonia in the Era of the “Internet of Things”

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Sonny Eli

• Spirituality and Hope in Africa: A Study in Five Countries

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Anthony, Sophie, Ini Dorcas, Seblewengel, Paul, Rudolf K., Allison M.

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