Introduction to Assemblies of God Missions: BSB Level 2 [MIN 261]
Overview
An textbook for the Berean School of the Bible's introductory course in the science of missions, this volume is a survey of the theology, history, and methods of Christian missions in general and within the Assemblies of God. There is a special emphasis on recent developments, crucial issues, current trends, and missions as they are carried out through national and local churches.
This course may be taken for credit by enrolling with the Berean School of the Bible. For enrollment information, please call 1-800-443-1083.
- Berean School of Bible coursebook
- Fantastic introductory materials explaining missions and the Assemblies of God.
- Four units, each with interactive test questions
Top Highlights
“We shall define missionary as a person called by God and selected by the church to cross socio/cultural and/or geographical boundaries to present the claims of Christ to the unsaved through word and deed, to plant churches, and to train their leaders.” (Page 16)
“The Church has a four-fold task: (1) adoration: to worship the Lord; (2) edification: to build up one another in the faith; and (3) evangelization: to share the gospel with the world that they might be saved; and (4) compassion: to be a people who demonstrate God’s love and compassion for all the world. After the Parousia (Christ’s second coming) tasks related to evangelism will no longer be needed. The supreme task of the Church in the ‘time between the times’ must be to win as many as possible to Christ before the end of the present age.” (Page 25)
“The purpose of missions is best illustrated by Christ himself, our supreme example. In Mark’s gospel, Christ declares, ‘Even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many’ (Mark 10:45). In other words, He describes the purpose of His mission as two-fold: to save and to serve. By serving, He did not mean becoming slaves to others. He meant He was sent to fulfill the Father’s will by doing for humankind what it could not do for itself (see John 13:1–15). That must be our ultimate purpose as well: to use our abilities in the service of others in ways they cannot do for themselves, resulting in their salvation and growth in Christian maturity.” (Page 16)
“McGee notes three important characteristics of the missionary movement that sprang from the Pentecostal revival: 1) the prominent role of women, 2) the unique sense of being led by the Spirit for overseas ministry, and 3) the concept of living by faith (McGee 1986, 46).” (Page 58)
- Title: Introduction to Assemblies of God Missions
- Authors: Ronald A. Iwasko, Willard Teague
- Publisher: Global University
- Publication Date: 2007
- Pages: 134
Ronald A. Iwasko is the president of Global University.
Willard Teague is coauthor of several books, including Hermeneutics: How to Interpret the Bible.