Topics

Mix and match from the menu of sessions below:

The Biblical Basis of Missions

- See the plan of God unfolding from Genesis to Revelation – the redemption of all nations.
- Hear the whole Bible distilled down into one story with an introduction, a plot, and a conclusion.
- Understand missions as the fundamental theme in scripture and not just at peripheral issue.
- Gain a solid foundation on which to build a heart for the world.

History of Missions

- Be inspired by the lives of key men and women who have been used by God over the past three hundred years.
- Watch the transition as historically we have moved from seeing the world as nations to people groups.
- Understand how God has used normal people with real obstacles and excuses to impact the world for His Kingdom.

The Task Remaining

- See the remaining task of missions in the world. This includes a closer look at the 10-40 window.
- Understand the basic beliefs in Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Chinese and Tribal religions.
- View the world from a new perspective: reached and unreached people groups.

World Christian Habits

- See missions as more than overseas work – everyone has a part to play. We will look at ways to be involved daily through praying, giving, mobilizing, and reaching internationals.
- Explore the other side of missions. Be equipped with easy application points to live out a world Christian lifestyle.
- Come away ready to challenge others to gain a heart for the world.

Relativism in the Church

- Hear the key reasons for the shift from Jesus as the only way to the misconception of Jesus as just a way.
- Understand the key thoughts in Pluralism and Inclusivism in order to strengthen our faith in the exclusivity of Jesus for salvation.
- Learn principles for strategic interaction with other world religions while staying grounded in the truth of God’s Word.

Mobilization: The Why and the How

- See the power and influence of the vital role of mobilization.
- Get equipped with three easy ways to mobilize your community.
- Learn the practical skills every mobilizer needs to know to be effective.

From Obstacles and Excuses to Involvement

- Every great intention is met with obstacles. Pinpoint key issues that have sidelined thousands from involvement in God’s Kingdom work.
- See what the Bible says about the call, family, debt, relationships, the needs here and support raising.
- Gain confidence from stories of others who have overcome similar obstacles and excuses.

Introduction to Islam

- Learn an overview of Islam; the religion that one in four people alive observe.
- See what the Quran says about Jesus, the Bible and salvation.
- Understand the differences and similarities between Islam and Christianity and gain tools to reach out to the Muslims around us.

Introduction to Hinduism

- Hear an overview of Hinduism and begin to grasp the gods of India.
- Increase your awareness of the Hindu holy books and how they view the afterlife.
- Hear inspiring stories of Christian missionaries who have taken the gospel to the Hindu world.

Introduction to Buddhism

- Learn an overview of Buddhism and why this philosophy denies the existence of god and the soul.
- Gain an awareness of the founder and the beliefs that drove him.
- Hear how Buddhism went from a small band of followers to a major world religion. Get practical tips for reaching out to Buddhists.

China: Mission Field or Mission Force?

- Understand the philosophies that create the spiritual and cultural context of the Chinese world.
- Track the growth of the Chinese church, the persecution it endured and where it is today.
- Understand how the Chinese world is not only a mission field but also a mission force.

Theological Understanding of Missions

- See the unfolding plan of God in calling out Israel to reach all nations.
- Follow Israel’s digression as they begin to love the blessing more than the Blesser.
- Watch the formation of the Church of God and learn the reason there is a Church at all.

The Global Church and Where We Fit

- See the emergence of the global Church and understand the meaning of the term “Global South.”
- Learn where the western Church currently fits in the grand plan of reaching the nations.
- Track the expansion of Christianity from the book of Acts to today.

History of Students in Missions

- Be inspired by how God has used college students in the past.
- Unlock the historical treasure of what God has done through the Student Volunteer Movement and see the incredible worldwide missional influence of young adults.
- Understand the primary principles necessary for today’s campuses to be affected.

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