Ted B. Wingo

Ted B. Wingo serves as Adjunct Faculty for Intercultural Studies in the School of Missions & Intercultural Ministry at Columbia International University, a position held since 2018 following 25 years of missionary work among the Western Tarahumara in northern Mexico.

His educational background includes:

• DMin from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
• ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary
• BS from Columbia International University (formerly Columbia Bible College)

Dr. Wingo's research centers on practical Bible translation methodologies for unreached people groups, intercultural communication in missionary contexts, and sustainable discipleship models in indigenous communities. His work bridges theological scholarship with field-based linguistic anthropology, emphasizing contextualization of scripture within oral cultures. Current interests focus on advocacy for gospel-access deprived populations through academic training and cross-cultural resource development.

His publication output demonstrates consistent engagement with Bible translation challenges, particularly examining the intersection of linguistic precision, cultural adaptation, and community ownership in scripture engagement. The 2023 work reflects evolving trends toward collaborative translation models that empower indigenous communities as primary agents in the process.

Award recognition includes:

• H. Griffith Thomas Scholarship Award (Dallas Theological Seminary)
• J. Pudney Award in World Missions (Dallas Theological Seminary)

While formal graduate student advisement isn't documented in current materials, Dr. Wingo's field experience has mentored numerous indigenous ministry leaders in Mexico. His grant activity centers on practical translation projects rather than traditional research funding, with sustained focus on resource development for low-literacy contexts. Personal advocacy for unreached people groups remains the driving force behind his academic and field contributions.

No dedicated research laboratories or formal teams are indicated in the current institutional context, though his work historically involved collaborative translation teams in Mexico.