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DE 5600  Introduction to World Christian Missions

Lecturer: David Taylor

Course Description

God has an unchanging missionary purpose for our world and this course is designed to introduce you to the exciting biblical, historical, cultural and strategic dimensions of his plan. How much of God's global mission has been completed, how much is left to do, what's being done, and how is it being done are key subjects addressed in this course. You will be introduced to the basics you need to pursue further missionary training or to help lead a missions-active church. Two hours.

Course Objectives

Upon conclusion of this course, the student should:

• Have a HEART for missions.
1. Know the depth of God's love for the world and his missionary heart for all peoples.
2. Understand and be able to express in his or her own words a foundational biblical theology of world missions.
3. Feel deep concern for the billions of individuals in thousands of people groups who have no Christian witness in their culture or locale and begin to act upon that concern.
• Be developing a MIND for missions.
1. Be aware of the scope of God's worldwide church and some of the needs, dangers, tensions and trends in world missions today.
2. Have a perspective that enables one to begin evaluating contemporary strategies for completing the task of world missions.
3. Be acquainted with the vast reservoir of literature and other resources in Christian missions, and begin to use them in life and ministry.
• Be using his or her STRENGTH for missions.
  1. Demonstrate the ability to synthesize readings, lectures and personal ideas into a cohesive philosophy of world missions.
  2. Develop a balanced missions program for the local church, and if God places the student as a pastor over a flock or in other church leadership, lead that church's world outreach in attitude and action.
  3. Respond to worldwide needs by pursuing lifelong personal involvement as a "sender" or a "sent one," continually growing in the likeness of Christ our missionary savior.

Course Materials

All required course materials can be purchased through the TEDS bookstore (800.456.7323 | 847.317.6800).

• Taylor, William D. and Cotton, Richard A. Introduction to World Christian Missions, Audio lecture series and Interactive Learning Guide. Grand Rapids, MI: Institute of Theological Studies, a division of OUTREACH, INC., 1986, 1999.
• Winter, Ralph D. and Hawthorne, Steven C., eds. Perspectives on the World Christian Movement, 3rd ed. Pasadena: William Carey Library, 1999.
• Myers, Bryant L. Exploring World Missions: Context and Challenges. Monrovia, CA: World Vision Int'l, 2003.
• Church Missions Policy Handbook, 3rd edition. Peachtree City, GA: ACMC-Advancing Churches in Missions Commitment, 1995.

Resources

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