Perspectives-Golden Spread/Course Schedule

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And this gospel of the kindgom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

Matthew 24:14

Perspectives is...

a biblical, historical, cultural and strategic analysis of the impact of the world Christian movement, with specific attention given to strategy and the imperative of bringing the gospel to groups that have yet to initially receive it.

Course Objectives

The Perspectives course is an introductory missions study that:

explains the Biblical rationale and imperative for world evangelization
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 Gods'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 evangelization and international developement.
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.

Texts

Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Reader, Ralph D. Winter and Steven C. Hawthorne, William Carey Library, © 1999
Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Study Guide, Steven C. Hawthorne, William Carey Library, © 1999
Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: The Notebook, Ralph D. Winter and Steven C. Hawthorne, William Carey Library, © 1999

Fall 2007 Course Schedule (click here for a summary of each lesson)

DATE	LESSON	SPEAKER	ORGANIZATION	Evaluation
August 19	Orientation
August 26	Two: The Story of His Glory	Dusty Thompson, University Minister	Southcrest Baptist Church	Evaluation expired.
September 2	One: The Living God is a Missionary God	John S. Leonard, Associate Professor of Practical Theology	Westminster Theological Seminary Cresheim Valley Church	Evaluation expired.
September 9	Three: Your Kingdom Come	Steve Venable	Professor of Record	Evaluation expired.	text
September 16	Four: Mandate to the Nations	Rondal Smith, President	Pioneer Bible Translators	Evaluation expired.
September 23	Five: Unleashing the Gospel	David Sills, Associate Professor of Christian Missions and Cultural Anthropology	Southern Baptist Theological Seminary	Evaluation expired.
September 30	Six: Expansion of the World Christian Movement	Yvonne Huneycutt	text	Evaluation expired.
October 7	Seven: Eras of Mission History	Dave Flynn	US Center for World Mission	Evaluation expired.
October 14	Eight: Pioneers of the World Christian Movement	Coy Wylie, Pastor	Cornerstone Baptist Church	Evaluation has expired.
October 21	Nine: The Task Remaining	Virgil Lee Amos, Director	Ambassadors Fellowship	Evaluation has expired.	text
October 28	Eleven: Building Bridges of Love	Bruce Green	Bridge Building with Muslims (FCM Foundation) Alia Ansari Friendship Park blog	Evaluation has expired.
November 4	Ten: How Shall They Hear?	Don Richardson	Don Richardson Book Sales	Evaluation has expired.	text
November 11	Twelve: Christian Community Development	Michele Rickett, President	Sisters in Service	text	text
Please note: because of a unexpected conflict with another commitment, Michele was unable to speak in Amarillo. She did, however, speak at the Perspectives courses in Lubbock and Midland.
November 18	No Class	text	text	text	text
November 25	Thirteen: The Spontaneous Multiplication of Churches	David L. Watson, Global Church Planting	City Team	Click Here to evaluate.	text
December 2	Fourteen: Pioneer Church Planting	Brian Hogan	YWAM Church Planting Coaches	text	text
December 9	Fifteen: World Christian Partnership	To be determined	text	text	text
December 16	Commissioning	text	text	text	text