Frances S. Adeney

About the Author

Frances S. Adeney is a distinguished theologian and missiologist whose work bridges the gap between Christian faith and global religious diversity. With decades of experience in teaching and ministry, she has served as a professor of evangelism and global mission at institutions like Fuller Theological Seminary, where she inspired countless students to engage thoughtfully with the world's pluralistic landscape. Adeney's scholarship emphasizes compassionate dialogue, cultural sensitivity, and the transformative power of grace in evangelism. Her books, including Christianity Encountering World Religions (Encountering Mission): The Practice of Mission in the Twenty-first Century and Graceful Evangelism: Christian Witness in a Complex World, offer practical guidance for Christians navigating mission in an interconnected era. A sought-after speaker and consultant, she continues to advocate for missions that honor both truth and hospitality.