Practice A study of the principles of itinerating, fund raising, gaining prayer support, networking, and mobilizing others for missions are vital dynamic aspects of this course. Relationships of missionaries to pastors, local churches, missions boards and others on the field are also examined. Usually held in partnership with the IPHC School of Missions. Usually held in partnership with MOST or a Missions Conference. The significance of cultural values and practices, language barriers, non-verbal communication, and other characteristics are covered to enable the student to bridge these barriers and strategically complete the Great Commission.
Principles covered are applicable to the U.S.A. and the nations of the world.
The roles of the pastor and the evangelist are examined so the local church has a viable church-based evangelism and outreach program that builds bridges to reach contemporary society. A variety of evangelistic strategies will be considered. This course will enable the student to take a critical look at what is transpiring in the urban landscape of America and other major cities of the world. The course will be offered in a world class city. Church planting principles and strategies are developed to reach and evangelize targeted people groups in these cities.