Missions+Methodology

Fall 2010 Tuesday - Thursday 9:30 - 10:20 Room - (CE 204) / 2 Credit Hours Instructor: Brian Powers
 * CM 3206 –Mission Methods **
 * ARLINGTON BAPTIST COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT:** //Arlington Baptist College endeavors to prepare men and women for Christian life and ministries, both lay and professional, through studies in the Bible, general education, church vocations and practical service; integrating faith and learning in the context of a Christian worldview.//


 * Prerequisites: Introduction to Missions CM 2305**


 * I. COURSE DESCRIPTION**

The purpose of this class is to review the practical side of church planting in a foreign country. The student will view the varying philosophies of the missionary methods of church planting. During the semester the pros and cons of different methods of church planting and church growth will be examined; this will give the student a varied spectrum of alternatives for future ministry. This course will accent the indigenous method of church planting and present varied reasons why modern day missionaries would want to adopt this procedure in church planting. **II. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES**

__COURSE GOALS:__

1. To seek a better understanding of the varying methods used in missionary endeavors. 2. Clarify the positive and negative aspects of differing philosophies. 3. Students will develop and defend a personal view of indigenous missions. 4. Research in detail the methods and practices needed in church planning.

__INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:__

1. Students will obtain a pragmatic view of the birth of a church and its post birth development. 2. The student will learn and will have opportunities to use problem-solving techniques in relation to church planting. 3. Students will learn the conflicts and struggles experienced in church planting and explore their meaning for the larger issues of cross-cultural living, work and ministry.
 * III. SOURCES**

Required Texts 1. __Holy Bible, The__ 2. __Operation World – 21st Century Edition,__ Johnstone, Patrick, Paternoster Press, Waynesboro, GA: 2001. 3. __Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: 3rd Edition__, [|Winter, Ralph D.] ; [|Hawthorne, Steven C.] ; [|Dorr, Darrell R.] ; [|Graham, D. Bruce] ; [|Koch, Bruce A.], William Carey Library Pub, Pasadena, CA: 2003. 4. __Missions in the Third Millennium__, Stan Guthrie, Paternoster Press, Waynesboro, GA: 2000.


 * IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS**

READING: Reading is required as assigned in class. WEEKLY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: In the text “Missions in the Third Millennium”, answer the all questions found at the end of each chapter - using scripture when needed to support your view. Each answer should be a minimum of ¼ typed page and is due each Thursday as required in the class schedule. The material is to be emailed rather than submitted by hand. EXAMINATIONS: There will be two major exams given during the semester (mid-term and final exam) ORAL PRESENTATION: Research one culture or sub-culture and present a plan on “how you would start, grow, and maintain a mission work, with emphasis on church planting”? The presentation should be well thought through and a minimum of 20 minutes in duration. POP QUIZ: Periodic class quizzes will be given over required reading and class discussions.


 * V. CONTACT DETAILS**

Brian Powers (817-437-3943) Email Questions & Assignments to: abcassignments@yahoo.com **VI. GRADING AND ATTENDANCE** The final grade will be determined according to the following list: · Mid-Term Exam – 15% · Final-Exam – 15% · Weekly Discussion Questions – 35% · Oral Presentation –25% · Pop Quizzes Over Required Reading – 10% **__TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 100__** 100-93=A 92- 85=B 84-76=C 75 - 70 = D 69 - 0 = F
 * ATTENDANCE AND CLASS PARTICIPATION:** Class attendance and participation in this course is a requirement. After the second absence from the class there will be a penalty of one point deducted for each absence from the student's final grade. Excessive tardiness (3) will result in an absence. No student will receive a passing grade with more than 8 absences.

Kane, Herbert J., __Life and Work on the Mission Field__, Grand Rapids, MI: Baker House Books, 1980. Green, Michael, __Evangelism in the Early Church__, Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2004. Guthrie, Stan, __Missions in the Third Millennium: 21 Key Trends for the 21st Century__, Waynesboro, GA: Paternoster Press, 2000. Johnstone, Patrick, __Operation World – 21st Century Edition__, Waynesboro, GA: Paternoster Press, 2001. Rainer, Thom S., __Surprising Insights from the Unchurched: and Proven Ways to Reach Them__, Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2001. Winter, Ralph D. and Steven C. Hawthorne, __Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: 3rd Edition__, Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library, 2003. **Class Schedule** **August 26** – Course Introduction & Syllabus **August 31 –** What is “methodology” in missions? (Part 1) **September 2** – What is “methodology” in missions? (Part 2) (3rd Millennium Chapters 1-2 Due) **September 7 –** Knowing yourself (part 1) **September 9** – Knowing yourself (part 2) (3rd Millennium Chapters 3-4 Due) **September 14** – Effective discipleship (part 1) **September 16** – Effective discipleship (part 2) (3rd Millennium Chapters 5-6 Due) **September 21** – Mission agencies (part 1) **September 23** – Mission agencies (part 2) (3rd Millennium Chapters 7-8 Due) **September 28** – Working with others (part 1) **September 30** - Working with others (part 2) (3rd Millennium Chapters 9-10 Due) **October 5** – Working with Nationals (part 1) **October 7 -** Working with Nationals (part 2) (3rd Millennium Chapters 11-12 Due) **October 12** – Education and methodology (part 1) **October 14** - Education and methodology (part 2) (3rd Millennium Chapters 13-14 Due) **October 19** – Medical missions (part 1) **October 21** – Medical missions (part 2) (Mid-Term Exam) **October 26** – Media methodology (part 1) **October 28** – Media methodology (part 2) (3rd Millennium Chapters 15-16 Due) **November 2** – Radio methodology (part 1) **November 4** – Radio methodology (part 2) (3rd Millennium Chapters 17-18 Due) **November 9** – Literature & translation (part 1) **November 11** – Literature & translation (part 1) (3rd Millennium Chapters 19-20 Due) **November 16** – Review “Missions in the 3rd Millennium” **November 18** - Review “Missions in the 3rd Millennium” (3rd Millennium Chapters 21-22 Due) **November 23** - Review “Missions in the 3rd Millennium” **November 30** – Oral Presentations **December 2** – Oral Presentations **December 7** - Oral Presentations **December 9** - Oral Presentations **December 13-16** – Final Exam
 * VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR MISION METHODS**