Charles Cook

Charles Cook serves as Professor of Global Studies and Mission Director at the Jaffray Centre for Global Initiatives at Ambrose University in Calgary. Born in Canada but raised across Latin America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru), he has extensive field experience establishing faith communities in Bolivia, Mexico, and Argentina, and actively engages in global ministry and research.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD from Trinity International University
• MDiv from Ambrose Seminary
• BTh from Ambrose University

Professor Cook's research pioneers new missiological frameworks for Canadian churches, examining 21st-century mission conceptualizations and developing non-formal intercultural training models. His work bridges theological education with practical NGO development for global community issues, emphasizing contextually relevant mission strategies and cross-cultural engagement.

His publications analyze short-term missions through educational and legal lenses, revealing critical intersections between cross-cultural ministry, risk management, and regulatory compliance. These contributions advance practical missiology with actionable insights for faith-based organizations operating internationally.

Current research sponsored by the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) includes "New Models for Mission" and "Church Mission: What the 21st Century Canadian Churches Say About Mission," reflecting his leadership in shaping Canadian ecclesial mission practice. As Mission Director, he mentors students in global studies while developing innovative partnerships through the Jaffray Centre.

He leads the Jaffray Centre for Global Initiatives in connecting academic work with field implementation, frequently creating NGOs to address global challenges. His approach integrates scholarly research with hands-on ministry, fostering sustainable community development models across diverse cultural contexts.