Introduction-to-Mission Courses

NOTE: A brief evaluation for most of these courses can be found by clicking here. PERSPECTIVES ON THE WORLD CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT (Extension Study Program) Introducing the Biblical, Historical, Cultural and Strategic dimensions of world mission. Over 60 denominations and mission agencies endorse Perspectives. Provides 90-150 hours of study. Undergraduate and graduate credit available at various U.S. schools. Excellent for all believers, but especially helpful for missionary candidates, missions committees, church leaders and pastors. Fifteen different professors, each an expert in his/her own field (over 700 nationwide) Over 180 extension sites across the U.S. Spanish Perspectives available on video as well as "Latinized" version of the textbook Also: African American, Korean and South Asian versions of the textbook. For information about Perspectives and a list of class locations contact: Perspectives Study Program/USCWM, 1605 Elizabeth Street, Pasadena, CA 91104, Ph: 626-398-2125 (Click here for video promo … be patient, it’s a large video file)(For African American, Spanish, Korean, and South Asian-oriented Perspectives Readers call: 626-398-2200) ETERNAL IMPACT Eternal Impact is a customizable and interactive 10-week study that takes you and your small group or Sunday school class beyond just knowing that God wants to use you and your church. Throughout the course you will explore biblical and modern-day examples of ordinary people who choose to align their lives with God's purpose. Through six strategic roles, Eternal Impact teaches ordinary Christians how to connect in dynamic ministry across the street and around the globe. GOD’S HEART FOR THE NATIONS Gods Heart for the Nations rips apart the old, traditional understandings of Gods plan and purpose for our lives. In eight lessons, author and global activist, Jeff Lewis, lays bare the heart and mind of God as he combines powerful Bible passages with challenging and provocative questions. Each lesson is followed by a time of meditation (Selah) and a focus on an unreached people group. If you really knew the heart and mind of God, would you dare to follow Him? IMPACT ETERNITY Impact Eternity is a five week study to capture God's heart and purpose for people groups around the world and how your church can become involved. This study provides the biblical foundation and the first steps in the process of adopting an unreached people group. KAIROS COURSE Formerly called the Condensed World Mission Course, Kairos is a condensation of Dr Jonathan Lewis’s World Mission study (The Perspectives Reader with an outstanding commentary with discussion questions interspersed throughout). The CWMC Reader and Study Guide combination contains eight chapters and covers the four essential areas of mission concern: Biblical, Historical, Cultural & Strategic. Note: This course has become a growing movement and is a strategic tool for the Church around the world to become involved in mission. It's main hurdle is that - like the Perspectives Course - it requires a trained coordinator. MISSION EXPLORATION This video series, created for the Finishers Project, will provide the basis for a life changing discussion on these issues within your adult bible class or small group. The kit consists of six (6) professional videos with workbook and leaders guide, featuring renowned speakers such as Dr. John Piper. OPERATION WORLDVIEW Based partially on the life-changing course, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement, Operation WorldView introduces the Biblical, Historical, Cultural, and Strategic aspects of world missions. Eight lessons are presented through a live seminar event — or through a video/DVD curriculum. Featuring powerful lessons based on classics such as “The Story of His Glory” and “The Kingdom Strikes Back,” Operation WorldView is perfect for local churches wanting to explore profound truths in Scripture, history and culture — to motivate greater involvement in world missions. THE STORY OF THE BIBLE by Bob Sjogren (Formerly called: Unveiled, God's Heart for His People) Eight powerful half-hour sessions on DVD, plus workbooks and leaders guide, unveil the missionary purposes of God throughout the Bible. Outstanding for motivating believers to get serious about God's call to reach every people group with the gospel. VISION FOR THE NATIONS (video curriculum) An eight to thirteen-week introduction to world mission. Modeled after the Perspectives Study Program (see above), VFN introduces the Biblical, Historical, Cultural and Strategic dimensions of mission with a strong emphasis on how to put the vision into action, including a solid people group adoption emphasis. Best suited for mature teens and adults. Ideal for Sunday Schools or cell-groups. [back to Mission Resource directory]