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Welcome to Perspectives on the World Christian Movement
What is Perspectives?
This is a 15 week introductory mission study course designed as a biblical, historical and cultural analysis of the impact of the world Christian movement, with a specific attention given to strategy and the imperative of bringing the gospel to groups that have yet to initially receive it..
When is the course offered?
The course will be hosted here at Maranatha Chapel and begins on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 and continues each Tuesday evening through December 16, 2008. Class will be held in the Fellowhsip Hall from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
The Course Objectives
- Explains the biblical rationale and inperative for world evangelism.
- Traces the expansion of the Christian movement across the world from the time of Christ to the present, and the task yet to be accomplished.
- Identifies the unique problems and skills involved in communicating the gospel cross-culturally.
- Explores new avenues and opportunities for obedience to God's imperative for involvement in world missions at home or abroad.
- Provides the minimum necessary understanding for effective participation in the complex tasks of world evangelism and international development.
- Identifies the basic components necessary for strategic and intelligent planning in the missionary task of the Church.
- Provides a foundation for further study and a framework for significant life decisions.
For more general information, you can go to the national Perspectives' web site at www.perspectives.org
To register for this class now, click HERE
For questions about this specific course, please contact Jessica Hawkins at jessica.hawkins@maranathachapel.org or by calling the church office at 858-613-7800.