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Rebecca de Jong

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Introduction

Rebecca de Jong teaches mission studies at Laidlaw College, bringing over twelve years of cross-cultural missionary experience in Myanmar with her husband John and their four children. She combines practical insights, academic rigour, and student mentoring to prepare learners for effective engagement in mission contexts. Rebecca also contributes to governance and research through board and editorial roles in mission-focused organisations.

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“I am passionate about equipping students for mission, helping them engage practically and faithfully in God’s work in diverse contexts.”

Something Personal

Rebecca and her husband have four children. She is committed to church life and enjoys equipping students with practical mission experiences.

Qualifications

MTh – Master of Theology
BTh – Bachelor of Theology, Laidlaw College
BA – Bachelor of Arts

Professional Experience

Theology Lecturer, Laidlaw College
Missionary, Myanmar (12 years)
Board member, Global Connections in Mission (GC3)
Council member, Missions Interlink NZ and AAMS
Active member, Lincoln Road Bible Chapel

Recent Publications

Editorial team member, Australian Journal of Mission Studies
Regional book review assistant, Mission Studies: Journal for the International Association for Mission Studies

Teaching & Expertise

Mission and missiology
Cross-cultural ministry and fieldwork preparation
Biblical and theological foundations for mission

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