Michael J. Sherrill			email: mike@sherrill.com web: mike.sherrill.com
EDUCATION
	Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies 2002 – Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA
	Th.M. in Intercultural Studies 1998 – Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA
	M.Div. in World Mission and Evangelism 1997 – Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, IN
	B.S. in Computer Science 1991 – Penn State University, State College, PA
ORDINATION
	Ordained Minister 2000 – Mennonite Church, Pacific Southwest Conference, Pasadena, CA
	Licensed Minister 1998 – Mennonite Church, Pacific Southwest Conference, Pasadena, CA
PROFILE
	My academic training widely embraces the disciplines of Intercultural Studies and Theology with a special interest in the missional vocation of the church. I am committed to innovative teaching that embraces multimedia technology and to academic research that makes a vital contribution to the life of the university. I endeavor to cultivate students who integrate the pursuit of academic excellence with authentic Christian faith and who will apply skill and creativity in a global context.
PUBLICATIONS (forthcoming)
	“Community Formation in Contemporary Japanese Religions and the Implications for Missional Christianity.” Missiology: An International Review. Wilmore, KY: American Society of Missiology.
	“Ibuka Kajinosuke (1854-1940).” “Nakada Juji (1870-1939).” “National Christian Council in Japan (1923).” “Niijima Shimeta (Joseph Hardy Neeshima) (1843-1890).” “Social Christianity Movement in Japan.” “The Christian Pavilion.” “The Society of Saint Peter the Apostle (Stephanie and Jeanne Bigard).” “Uemura Masahisa (1858-1925).” “Yamamuro Gunpei (1872-1940).” In The New Westminster Dictionary of Church History. Robert Benedetto, ed. Princeton, NJ: Westminster John Knox Press.
PUBLICATIONS
	2007	“On Becoming a Missional Church in Japan.” MissoDei. Elkhart, IN: MMN
	2003	“Japanese Church Vitality.” Japan Evangelism. 3(1):58-64.
	2003	Church Vitality in Japan. Ph.D. Dissertation. Ann Arbor, MI: UMI.
	2003	“Christian Churches in the Postwar Period.” In Handbook on Christianity in Japan. Handbuch der Orientalisk. Leiden: E.J. Brill.
	2002	“Church Vitality in Japan.” Japan Harvest. 53(2):18-19,32.
	2000	“Biblical Evangelism.” Urban Connections. 16(2):1-3.
	1998	The History of the General Conference Mennonite Mission in Japan: 1951-1981. Th.M. Thesis.

PRESENTATIONS
	2007		宣教する教会となる. 弥生台教会修養会. 東京.
	2007		Religious Foundations for Ethics. International Christian University. Tokyo.
	2006		Christian Leadership Development: A Japanese Case Study. East Asia Consultation. Macau.
	2004		Building Vitality in Your Church. Japan Church Planting Institute. Tokyo.
	2004		クリスチャン共同体によって社会と関わり. 北海道協議会. 標茶. 北海道.
	2003		Cultivating Healthy Churches. Japan Church Planting Institute. Tokyo.
	2003		Church Vitality. Hokkaido Mennonite Church Conference. Sapporo.
	2001		Characteristics of Contemporary Churches in Japan. Tokyo Biblical Seminary. Tokyo
	1999		Japanese New Religions: Tenrikyo, Rissho Koseikai and Soka Gakkai. Pasadena.
	1998		Holy Water: Contextualizing Baptism for Japanese Culture. Fuller Seminary. Pasadena.
	1997		Indigenous Japanese Christianity. Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary. Elkhart.
	1997		Japanese Buddhism an Inter-religious Dialogue. AMBS. Elkhart.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
	Assistant Professor – Hokusei Gakuen University, Sapporo, Japan			2002 – present
		Intercultural Communication This course is designed to help students gain competence in intercultural situations. Topics include: Social Dynamics, Ethics, Nonverbal Communication, Religious Pluralism and Globalization. Interpersonal Communication This course is designed to help students reflect on cultural perspective and communication style. Topics include: Identity, Perception, Relational Dynamics and Managing Conflict. Christianity and Culture This course surveys how Christianity has influenced culture and how culture has influenced Christian faith. Topics include: Coptics of Egypt, Celts of Ireland, Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic Periods, and Asian Christianity
	Graduate Teaching Assistant – Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA			1999 – 2000
		Introduction to Research Design This course guides doctoral students in Interdisciplinary research design including sociology, anthropology, theology and comparative religion.
	Instructor – Center for Anabaptist Leadership, Pasadena, CA			1998 – 1999
		Foundations for Leadership Formation This course fosters practical skills in biblical theology, conflict resolution, and leadership formation.
	Graduate Teaching Assistant – Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, IN			1996 – 1997
		Beginning Greek: 1 John This course cultivates competency in reading biblical Greek while considering its implications for contemporary spirituality.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
	Research Consultant – Hokkaido Conference of Mennonite Churches, Hokkaido, Japan			2005 – present
		Construct and Implement a Socio-historical Survey and Statistical Analysis of the Hokkaido Conference of Mennonite Churches.
	Doctoral Research – Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Intercultural Studies, Pasadena			2000 – 2002
		Quantitative and Qualitative Survey Research and Statistical Analysis of Twenty-two Japanese Churches.
	Masters Research – Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Intercultural Studies, Pasadena			1998 – 1999
		Archival and Interview Research on the History of the General Conference Mennonite Mission in Japan

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
	Mission Worker – Mennonite Mission Network, Hokkaido, Japan			2002 – present
		Partnering with the Hokkaido Conference of Mennonite Churches in college student ministry, preaching, Christian education, and leadership development
	Research Mission Associate – Mennonite Mission Network, Tokyo, Japan			2000 – 2002
		Partnered with Tokyo Area Fellowship of Mennonite Churches in teaching, preaching, pastoral support and church research.
	Technical Director – William Carey International University, Pasadena, CA			1998 – 2000
		Provided staff leadership and technical support for the university library.
	Administrative Assistant – Southside Fellowship Mennonite Church, Elkhart, IN			1995 – 1997
		Provided administrative leadership for the church office.
	Mission Associate – Tsubata Christian Church Tsubata, Ishikawa, Japan			1992 – 1994
		Collaborated to establish a small English conversation school including planning, curriculum development, and teaching.
	Computer Engineer – Structured Method Japan, Inc., Yokohama, Japan			1991 – 1992
		Designed and programmed customized database management software.
ACADEMIC SERVICE
	All Seminary Council – Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA			1998 – 2000
		Worked cooperatively with students and faculty to respond to concerns and issues in the student community; coordinate student events and represent the student body to faculty, administration, and the Board of Trustees.
	Student Executive Committee – Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, IN			1996 – 1997
		Provided leadership for the student body representatives to the faculty. Participated in seminary board meetings, faculty meetings, curriculum committee, worship planning and coordinating social events.
	Presidential Search Committee – Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, IN			1996
		Represented the student body to the search committee and worked cooperatively with the faculty and the Board of Trustees in the process of seeking an interim seminary president.
GRANTS AND AWARDS
	● Donald McGavran Award
			For significant contribution to the Church Growth Movement (2002)
	● Berne Foundation Open Research Grant
			Doctoral Research in Japan (2000)
	● Fuller International Studies Grant
			Research on Japanese Social Development (1999)
	● Mennonite Board of Missions Urban Mission Grant
			Outreach to Japanese Exchange Students in Los Angeles (1999)
	● Mennonite Historical Society Open Research Grant
			Research on Mennonite Mission in Japan (1998)
	● Billy Graham School of Evangelism Grant
			Study on Church Development and Revitalization (1996)
	● Leaderach Preaching Award
			Award for excellence in public speaking (1995)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
	PR American Sociological Association
	PR American Academy of Religion
	PR Japan Missiological Society
	PR American Society of Missiology