Rediscovering the “Ignored” God: The Relevance of John B. Cobb, Jr.' Theology for Contemporary Church Discourse

John B. Cobb, Jr. critically questioned the tendency of the church to claim closeness to Christ while remaining closed to His presence in the world. As a pioneering voice in process theology, Cobb' thought invites the church to become more open—engaging meaningfully with society, the natural world, and ecological concerns. His theological framework challenges the church to reorient itself from an abstract or institutional religiosity toward a Christ who is deeply incarnational and grounded in the realities of creation. Through Cobb' process theology, this paper argues that the church must cultivate the courage to change its posture—recognizing the revelatory voice of God not only in Scripture but also in ecological crises and the broader rhythms of the natural world.