CM+2301+–+Missionary+Principles+&+Practices

Tuesday - Thursday 08:00 – 09:15 Room - (CE 204) / 3 Credit Hours Instructor: Brian Powers
 * CM 2301 – Missionary Principles & Practices **   Fall - 2010
 * 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: None**


 * I. COURSE DESCRIPTION**

The substance of this course is to review the practice and principles of missionary life. Attention will be given to themes such as a missionary’s calling, the needed qualifications, approval process, communication skills, and various duties while on the foreign field, Christian ethics, and culture shock. Special emphasis will be given to the W.B.F.I. Mission Agency current principles and practices. **II. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES** __COURSE GOALS:__ 1. Provide the student with the biblical standard for both “home” & “foreign” missions. 2. To expose and familiarize students with the needed skills and understanding required when working in differing cultures. 3. Examine and understand the various philosophies on missions, with an emphasis on indigenous church planting. 4. Provide clear guidelines and operating procedures for missionaries participating with the W.B.F.I. Mission Agency.

__INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS:__

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Discuss and defend their personal view on church planting on both foreign and domestic fields. 2. Review what is fundamentally needed for future excursions into missions (both foreign and domestic). 3. Defend their personal views and principles that will be needed to face a variety of ethical dilemmas. 4. Know and discuss each step needed from God’s call to a finished indigenous church.

**III. SOURCES** 1. __Holy Bible__, The. 2. __Indigenous Church Planting, a Practical Journey__, Charles Brock, Church Growth International, 1990. 3. __Perspectives in the World Missions Movement__, Ralph Winter, Paternoster Publishing, 2002. 4. __What in the World is God Doing?__ C. Gordon Olson, Global Gospel Publishers, 2003.

**IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS** READING: Reading is required as assigned in class.

REVIEW EXCERSIZES: The student will read and complete each review section outlined in “What in the World is God Doing?”. The assignments are due on the following dates… · Chapter 1-6 (September 16th) · Chapter 7-11 (October 7th) · Chapter 12-14 (October 28th) · Chapter 15-20 (November 18th) · Chapter 21-25 (December 9th) (The information collected is to be emailed rather than submitted by hand.)

CHAPTER SUMMARIES: The student will read and summarize (Minimum of 2 Pages) assigned Chapters in “Perspectives of the World Mission Movement”. (The information is to be emailed rather than submitted by hand. - Turabian Style, Times New Roman Font 12, and in __Microsoft Word__) · Chapter 7 – Let the Nations be Glad (September 14th) · Chapter 38 – Four Men, Three eras, Two Transitions (September 28th) · Chapter 65 – Identification in the Missionary Task (October 12th) · Chapter 86 – Dependency (October 26th) · Chapter 87 – The Spontaneous Multiplication of Churches (November 9th) · Chapter 115 – Charting your Journey to the Nations (November 30th) · Chapter 119 – Tentmakers Needed for World Evangelization (December 7th)

BOOK REPORT: Each student is required to read and review “Indigenous Church Planting, a Practical Journey” and write a 10 page report on the author’s views and instructions. (The information collected is due on November 16th and is to be emailed rather than submitted by hand to the email listed below. - Turabian Style, Times New Roman Font 12, and in __Microsoft Word__)

ORAL PRESENTATION: Each student will give and defend their position (15 minute presentation) on a randomly assigned ethical topic that missionaries may/often face on their field of service.

EXAMINATION: There will be two major exams given during the semester.


 * V. CONTACT DETAILS**

Brian Powers (817-437-3943) Email Questions & Assignments to: __ abcassignments@yahoo.com __ **VI. GRADING**

The final grade will be determined according to the following list: · Exams – 20% · Chapter Summaries – 10% · Review Exercises – 30% · Book Report – 20% · Oral Presentation – 20%

**__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.


 * VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR INTRODUCTION TO MISSIONS**

Brock, Charles__. Indigenous Church Planting, a Practical Journey__. Church Growth International, 1990.

Geisler, Norman. __Christian Ethics: Options and Issues__. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1994.

Olson, C. Gordon. __What in the World is God Doing__. Cedar Knolls, NJ: Global Gospel Publishers, 2003.

Rainer, Thomas. __Surprising Insights from the Unchurched__. Nashville, TN: Broadman and Holman Publishing, 2001.

Wagner, C. Peter. __Church Planting for a Greater Harvest: A Comprehensive Guide__. Gospel Lighthouse Publishers, 1990.

Warren, Rick, __The Purpose Driven Church: Growth without Compromising your Message & Mission__, Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing, 1995.

Winter, Ralph. __Perspectives in the World Mission Movement__. Pasadena, CA: Paternoster Publishing, 2002. World Baptist Fellowship Mission Agency, Principles & Practices