Director, D.Miss. Program
Professor of Intercultural Studies
- D.Miss., Biola University
- M.A., Biola University
- B.S., Dallas Bible College
- Diploma, New Tribes Bible Institute
Dr. Steffen served 20 years with New Tribes Mission, 15 of those in the Philippines. He is Professor of Intercultural Studies in the School of Intercultural Studies at Biola University in La Mirada, California, where he directs the Doctor of Missiology program.
Affiliations
- Evangelical Missiologial Society (Executive Vice President, 2000-2005)
- American Society of Missiology
- North American Society of Church Growth
Awards and Honors
- Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2000.
- Award of Excellence in Scholarship, Biola University, 1999.
Publications
Books
- “Lideres Que Pasan La Posta: Plantacion de Iglesias y Retirada Progresiva.”KAIROS, 2006.
- “Business as Missions: From Impoverishment to Empowerment” (Tom Steffen and Mike Barnett, eds.) William Carey Library, 2006.
- “Reconnecting God’s Story to Ministry: Cross-cultural Storytelling at Home and Abroad.” Waynesboro, GA: Authentic Media, 2005 (Rev. Ed).
- “Great Commission Companies: The Emerging Role of Business in Missions” (By Steve Rundle and Tom Steffen) InterVarsity Press, 2003.
- “Caring for the Harvest Force in the 21st Century” (Tom A. Steffen and F. Douglas Pennoyer, eds.) William Carey Library, 2001.
- “Business as Usual in the Missions Enterprise?” La Habra, CA: Center for Organizational & Ministry Development, 1999.
- “Passing the Baton: Church Planting that Empowers.” La Habra, CA: Center for Organizational & Ministry Development, 1997 (Rev. ed.).