Publications & Works of Linda P. Saunders
Dr. Linda Saunders brings decades of leadership in global mission, shaped by years of service in Venezuela and deep engagement with the Black Church. Her work bridges biblical scholarship, intercultural studies, and lived ministry, offering insight into how the Church participates in God’s mission today. Through teaching, writing, and leadership, she helps form leaders who think critically, serve faithfully, and engage the world with clarity and conviction.
Academic LeadershipA Voice in Global Mission and the Church
Dr. Saunders is Provost at WCIU and a missiologist whose work connects global mission, biblical study, and the lived experience of the Black Church.
Provost and Chief Academic Officer at WCIU
Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies, Columbia International University
Former missionary in Venezuela for 19 years
Vice President of Membership, Evangelical Missiological Society
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Educating for Missions Today: Reflections, Proposals, and Case Studie
Explores how the global Church prepares leaders for mission today. Combines theological reflection with real-world case studies from multiple regions, addressing both formal and informal training models.
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“Missio Dei as the Grand Narrative in the Epistle to the Hebrews” Chapter 2 in Reading Hebrews Missiologically
Examines the book of Hebrews through a missiological lens, presenting God’s mission as the unifying storyline. Connects biblical theology with the Church’s calling across cultures and contexts.
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“A Case Study: Communicating a Missions Theology through the Prism of the Black Church” Chapter 11 in Communication in Mission
A case study on how missions theology is communicated within the Black Church tradition. Brings together cultural insight, lived experience, and communication strategy for effective ministry.
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“The Future for the Evangelical Missionary Movement Must Include an Accurate Portrayal of Her Past” Chapter 3 in Advancing Models of Missions: Evaluating the Past and Looking to the Future
Reflects on how an accurate understanding of mission history shapes future strategy. Engages key questions around globalization, identity, and the ongoing development of mission models.
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“Engaging the African-American Church in Global Missions by Recruiting African-American Young Adults for Missions Education and Training.” Chapter 9 in Churches on Missions: God’s Grace Abounding to the Nations
Focuses on mobilizing African-American young adults for missions education and participation. Offers practical insight for churches seeking to expand their global engagement.
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“The African-American Church’s Absence from Global Missions: Providing Answers,” in Evangelical Missiological Society Occasional Bulletin 31:2 (Spring 2018), 32-39
Explores the role of the Black Church in global mission, with attention to history, theology, and lived practice. Highlights both challenges and opportunities for deeper engagement in cross-cultural ministry.
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“Laying A Historical Foundation to Examine The African-American Church’s Relationship To 21st Century Global Missions To Create a Contextualized Missions Training Model For Future Generations Of African-American Missionaries” ProQuest, 2020
Presents a missional reading of Hebrews, highlighting how its message shapes the Church’s identity and calling. Connects biblical insight with global mission practice and theological reflection.
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“A Feasibility Study to Develop a Missions Training Center to Recruit African-American Young
Presents a missional reading of Hebrews, showing how its message shapes the Church’s identity and calling across cultures and contexts.
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