International Bulletin of Mission Research

Article Types

The IBMR is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to an analysis of Christian mission and the study of World Christianity. Articles that do not fall within the fields of Mission Studies, World Christianity, or Intercultural Theology will not be accepted. To be accepted, articles should be presented with academic rigor and care.

Submission Requirements

Manuscript Format

• Anonymization requirements: Please remove identifying marks (your name, institution, etc.) from the manuscript.
• Reference Style: All submissions must follow the Chicago Manual of Style (18th Edition).
• Length: 4,000–7,000 words in length, including endnotes.
• Format: Single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman, with one-inch margins. Please do not use an author-date style of citation; all citation information must appear in endnotes. Endnotes are a sufficient guide for readers and researchers, so we no longer publish bibliographies.
• Abstract and Keywords: Please prepare a 100-word abstract and 4–6 keywords to submit with your article.

Additional Required File
Submit a separate document with a brief biographical note (2-3 sentences) indicating your current position (with the full name and location of your institution).

Previous Publication

The IBMR publishes original articles and reviews. Articles and reviews that have been previously published in print or online will not be accepted. In submitting manuscripts to be considered for publication in the IBMR, authors certify that they have not previously appeared in print, been published in online journals or books, or been posted online; that they are not under consideration by another publication; and that if accepted for publication they will not be posted online or submitted to another publication without permission from the IBMR editor.