God has a unique role for each Christian in His global purpose of evangelizing the nations.
Perspectives isn’t a course solely about world missions. It’s a study program rooted in Scripture, clarifying each believer’s remarkable opportunity to join God in His global purpose.
God delights when His people respond to His invitation to be a blessing to all peoples of the earth.
Perspectives enables you to better understand God and His global purpose. Will you explore this opportunity to discover all He has for you? Take a look at our latest classes or click on the button to see all of our current classes.
The course examines the story of God’s Global Purpose from four vantage points or “perspectives”.
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The Biblical section follows three interrelated thematic trajectories through the Bible: God’s blessing, glory, and kingdom. Tracking these themes enables us to see a coherent story that encompasses all the stories of the Bible.
The Historical section shows the continuity of God’s purpose from biblical times until the present day. This section is not merely recounting representative events of mission history. It presents a theology of history.
The Cultural section enables students to understand the complexity and feasibility of the gospel being conveyed well by cross-cultural messengers to bring about culturally appropriate Christ-following movements.
The Strategic section shows the possibilities and complex issues of seeing vibrant church movements flourish in every people are analyzed and show how church movements bring forth God’s promise of transformational blessing among all peoples.
Perspectives will challenge your view of God – and yourself. When students comprehend the remarkable opportunity God offers us, they understand the value and benefit of being a World Christian. The stunning privilege God grants his followers creates a passion to engage in the World Christian Movement.
