Missions and Student Involvement

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What did the Haystack Prayer Meeting represent?

Non-Western dominance

European dominance (correct)

American dominance

Student involvement in missions

What is the primary characteristic of God according to the Enterprise for Missions?

God is vengeful

God is indifferent

God is universal (correct)

God is strict

What does the table of nations signify in the context of missions?

It showcases the diversity of nations and their connection to God's mission.

Which of the following is NOT a geographic focus of the mission eras?

Urban Centers Signup and view all the answers

Match the leaders with their corresponding years of influence in missions.

William Carey = 1792-1910 Hudson Taylor = 1865-1980 Cam Townsend = 1934-? Donald McGavran = 1934-? Signup and view all the answers

What is a people movement in missions?

An approach that fosters rapid gospel spread through existing social networks. Signup and view all the answers

What does a mission station aim to do?

Bring converts into a new community while providing jobs and training. Signup and view all the answers

The P-Scale represents the cultural distance of the people group from the church, with P0 being ___ .

people in a culturally relevant church Signup and view all the answers

The E-Scale defines the evangelist's cultural distance from potential converts, with E0 representing ___ .

those inside the church who aren't believers Signup and view all the answers

What was a key issue during the confusion between missionary eras?

How to expand and saturate locations Signup and view all the answers

What is the first stage of missions according to the stages of missions?

Pioneer Signup and view all the answers

What was the sequence of missionary expansion?

Rome, Barbarians, Vikings, Saracens, Ends of the Earth Signup and view all the answers

What did Robert DeNobili do to reach the Brahman?

He adapted to the culture instead of imposing a Westernized church. Signup and view all the answers

What is accomplished through suffering and martyrdom?

Triumph of God's truth Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Wall' represent?

Barrier in communication Signup and view all the answers

What is a witness in the context of missions?

Being obedient and willing to suffer for Jesus in public settings. Signup and view all the answers

Should Gentiles become culturally Jewish to become believers?

False Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mission Eras - Student Involvement & Sending Base

Haystack Prayer Meeting symbolizes European dominance in early missions.
The Student Volunteer Movement indicates the rise of American influence in mission efforts.
The Student Foreign Mission Fellowship marks the shift towards non-Western leadership in missions.

Enterprise for Missions

God is universal; creation reflects His desire to engage with all humanity.
God's loving character seeks for everyone to know Him and not perish.
The Abrahamic covenant underscores the promise to bless all nations through Israel.
The Holy Spirit empowers witnesses and convicts the world of sin.
The Church consists of diverse ethnic groups tasked with sharing the gospel with all peoples.

Biblical Mandate for Missions

The Table of Nations highlights the interconnectedness of people groups.
Israel's election signifies a chosen role to bless all nations.
The exile of Israel emphasizes its historical ties to other nations.
Themes of rescue and liberation appear repeatedly, illustrating God’s redemptive purpose.
The Book of Jonah exemplifies the missionary motif as a light to the nations.
Antagonism towards Israel throughout scripture reflects broader mission tensions.

Mission Eras - Geographic Focus

Historical attention focused on the coastlands of Africa and Asia.
The mission efforts expanded inland to reach more remote areas.
Unreached people groups still represent a significant focus of current missions.

Eras of Missions - Key Leaders

William Carey led missionary efforts from 1792-1910, pioneering modern missions.
Hudson Taylor's influence spanned from 1865-1980, significant for his work in China.
Cam Townsend and Donald McGavran were influential post-1934 in shaping missions strategies.

People Movement

Encourages converts to remain within their communities, facilitating rapid gospel sharing through existing social networks.

Mission Station

This approach aimed to integrate converts into new communities but often minimized the spread of the gospel.

P - Scale

A scale measuring cultural distance from the church, with:
- P0: culturally relevant church presence
- P1: local church present but culturally irrelevant
- P2: no church, culture similar to another group with a church
- P3: no church, culturally distinct from nearby church groups.

E - Scale

Defines the evangelist's cultural distance from potential converts:
- E0: believers within the church
- E1: culturally similar outsiders
- E2: outsiders with a similar culture
- E3: externally distinct culture.

Confusion Between Missionary Eras

Missionaries faced tension between staying to saturate existing locations and expanding to unreached areas.
Early eras focused on coastal regions but later recognized the need for inland outreach and reaching new peoples.

Stages of Missions

Pioneer stage: primarily led by missionaries.
Parent stage: missionaries train local nationals.
Partner stage: establishes equal relationships.
Participant stage: missionaries step back and assist upon invitation.

Order of Missionary Expansion

Initial efforts began in Rome.
Subsequent waves included the Barbarians, Vikings, and Saracens.
The mission ultimately aimed to reach the ends of the earth.

Robert DeNobili

Adapted to Brahman culture for better engagement, exemplifying contextualization in missions.

Accomplishments Through Suffering and Martyrdom

Martyrdom can triumphantly display God's truth; believers meeting death joyfully can lead others to faith.
It represents a defeat of fear, showcasing Satan's loss of control over believers.
God is glorified through self-sacrifice, reflecting Christ’s sacrifice for humanity.

Wall and Canyon

The "Wall" symbolizes barriers to communication.
The "Canyon" represents barriers to gospel acceptance, highlighting the need to engage cultures without alienation.

Definition of a Witness

Being a witness encompasses more than stating facts; it involves obedience and readiness to publicly share faith even at personal risk.

Issue of Acts 15

Clarified that Gentiles do not need to adopt Jewish cultural practices to become believers.

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Explore the historical impact of student movements on global missions, highlighting European dominance, American influence, and the trend towards non-Western leadership. Understand the biblical foundations for missions and the role of diverse ethnic groups in sharing the gospel. This quiz reflects on the mandates set forth for the Church in its mission.