by Bethel Christian University | Apr 19, 2026
III. The Mission of God A. Understanding That Mission Originates in the Heart of GodTrinitarian foundations of missionGod’s self-revelation and sending nature.B. The Father Sends the Son; the Son Sends the Spirit; the Spirit Sends the ChurchThe economic Trinity and...
by Bethel Christian University | Apr 19, 2026
IV. The Purpose of MissionsA. The Glory of God Among the NationsDoxological motivation for missionWorship as the ultimate goal of evangelizationB. Making Disciples Who Obey JesusDiscipleship as the essence of missionThe ethical dimension of obedienceC. Establishing...
by Bethel Christian University | Apr 19, 2026
V. Philosophy of Missions: Guiding PrinciplesA. Indigenous MinistryHistorical lessons from colonial missionsContextualization vs. syncretismB. Indigenous EmpowermentThe principle of self-governing, self-supporting, self-propagating churchesC. Simplicity and...
by Bethel Christian University | Apr 19, 2026
VI. The Role of the Church in MissionsA. The Church as God’s Missionary PeopleMissional ecclesiology: being vs. doing mission.B. Five-Fold Ministry Roles in Equipping for MissionApostolic, prophetic, evangelistic, pastoral, and teaching functionsC. Partnership and...
by Bethel Christian University | Apr 19, 2026
IX. Future Trends in MissiologyDigital missions and technologyUrbanization and diaspora missions
