Peirong Lin

Dr. Peirong Lin (Singapore) is a Researcher at the Faculty of Systematic Theology & Ethics, Evangelische Theologische Faculteit Leuven, with a parallel role as Deputy Secretary General (Operations) for the World Evangelical Alliance. She holds a PhD in Theology and Religious Studies (2018) and a Master of Organizational Leadership (2008).

• PhD: Theological analysis of mission drift in World Vision
• MOL: Interdisciplinary organizational leadership
• BBA: Business administration foundation

Her research integrates systematic theology with organizational ethics, focusing on: mission drift in faith-based NGOs, servant leadership frameworks, racism in ecclesial contexts, workplace spirituality, and ethical people management. She employs interdisciplinary methodologies combining theology with organizational studies and moral philosophy.

• Developed theological models to counter organizational mission drift
• Advocates for gender equality in church leadership
• Explores hope-driven organizational rule-setting
• Connects trinitarian theology with technological ethics

Recent publications (2015-2022) demonstrate her thematic focus on: 1) Theological responses to leadership crises 2) Mission sustainability in faith-based organizations 3) Ethical frameworks for organizational management 4) Intersectional theological perspectives on identity and inclusion.

Key collaborations include co-editorship with Jack Barentsen and Steven van den Heuvel in the Christian Perspectives on Leadership and Social Ethics series, and co-edited works with Amanda Jackson on gender dynamics in church leadership.