Dr. Javier Chavez
Associate Professor, Intercultural Studies
Departments
Faculty, School of Theology and Missions
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- B.A. Lee University
- M.A. Wheaton College Graduate School
- M.Div. Luther Rice College & Seminary
- Ph.D. Biola University
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- Intercultural Studies
- Cultural Anthropology
- Intercultural Communication
- Cross-Cultural Education
- Culture Learning and Language Acquisition
- Missiology
- Intro to the Great Commission
- World Religions
- Cross-Cultural Ministry Practicum
- Practicum in International Evangelism
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- Latin American literature
- International relations
- The complexities of society and culture
- Latin American politics
- The role of missionaries in the process of cultural adaptation and assimilation
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- 2023 Distinction presented by the National Congress of Peru for outstanding service nationally and internationally as a champion in family values, pro-life issues, and religious freedom causes
- 2022 Plaque presented by the Conservative Baptist Network
- 2021 Plaque offered by the Hispanic ministry of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board for being elected as the first Hispanic officer of the state convention
- 2020 Plaque presented by the Georgia Baptist Mission Board for faithful service as 2nd Vice President
- 2015 Recipient “Hispanic Heritage Month Annual Award” for contribution to Hispanic and Latino students. University of North Georgia Department of Multicultural Affairs
- 2014 Plaque presented by Amistad Cristiana International Inc for thirteen years of service in Lima Peru
- 2001 Awarded “Peltz Grant” in recognition for academic distinction and leadership service at Wheaton College Graduate School
- 1998 Graduation with high honors “Magna Cum Laude” at Lee University, Class of 98’
- 1998 Awarded “Who’s who among American colleges and universities” Lee University
- 1997 Member of the “Pi Delta Omicron” Honor Society of the School of Religion, Lee University
- 1996 Awarded the “J.F. Lee Leadership Scholarship” to promising Latino students, Lee University
- Evangelical Missiological Society (EMS)
- Asociacion para la Educacion Teologica Hispana (AETH)
- Latin American Studies Association
Biography
Dr. Javier Chavez was born in Peru and raised in several countries through his family’s missionary work. He made a personal commitment to Christ and was baptized at age 13. In 1995, he came to the United States to pursue higher education. After completing college and graduate studies, he married and returned to Peru, where he served as a missionary from 2001–2014. During that time, he planted a vibrant church in Lima, helped establish two feeding centers for impoverished children, and founded Amistad Cristiana International Inc., which now has a presence in multiple countries.
All four of his children, Joshua, Abigail, Vania, and Nathanael, were born on the mission field and reflect the multicultural experiences of many missionary kids. His son Joshua graduated from TMU in 2025 with a degree in Criminal Justice/Pre-Law, and his daughter Abigail is a current TMU junior studying Business and Marketing.
Since 2015, Dr. Chavez has served as the planter and lead pastor of Iglesia Amistad Cristiana, a growing multicultural church in Gainesville, Georgia. He greatly enjoys teaching and engaging with his students.