Plenary Session
President Emeritus, Asian School of Development & Cross-cultural Studies
Dr. David S. Lim is a Filipino missiologist and President Emeritus of the Asian School of Development and Cross-cultural Studies in the Philippines. He has long served the global church as a missions mobilizer and theological educator, shaping generations of leaders with a strong commitment to holistic and contextually grounded mission. With a Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary, Dr. Lim integrates rigorous scholarship with deep ministry experience across Asia. His work continues to inspire mission practitioners toward transformative engagement in diverse cultural settings.
Academic Background
- Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary
Selected Publications / Research Works
- Lim, D. S. (2024). Assessing Mission Paradigms for Effective Holistic Ministries in Philippine Missions. In J. Tira (Ed.), Beautiful Feet: Following Christian Missionary Footsteps (pp. 27–51). Edmonton, Alberta: PageMaster Publishing.
- Lim, D. S. (2024). Optimizing Discipleship Groups for Fulfilling the Great Commission. Asian Missions Advance, 85(Fall), 6–11.
- Lim, D. S. (2024). Personal and Social Identities of Insider Movements in the Buddhist World. Asian Society of Frontier Missions (ASFM) Bulletin, 20(October), 93–103.
- Lim, D. S. (2025). Familial Relationships (Mutualism) of Frontier Missiology of Asia’s House Church Networks. Asian Missions Advance, 89(Fall), 15–21.