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Raleigh, NC S18
Spring 2018
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Perspectives
on the World Christian
Movement
Do you long to have a
vision for a life
filled with purpose?
Perspectives will
challenge you, inspire you, and transform you.
The course consists
of a 15-week curriculum that will broaden your understanding of God's purposes
for each of us and how we are called to live a life on mission - whether at
home or abroad.
YOU are called to be a part of His Story!
Use what's in you to bless the world around you! Perspectives is a multi-church partnership for all followers
of Christ that can change the way you view the world around you. Clearly see
the heart and purpose of God through biblical, historical, cultural, and
strategic lenses. Learn how you can take part in His work wherever you go. A
fantastic array of pastors, theologians, international missiologists, and
mobilizers will challenge and inspire you.
MUCH MORE THAN A COURSE
Perspectives on the World
Christian Movement is an opportunity for
every believer to discover their role in the story of God, using His people to
bless to all the peoples of the earth with the Good News of Jesus Christ!
After this course, your life may never be the
same. It will change the way you view the world and ruin you for the
ordinary. Guaranteed. You will learn from 15 Different
Instructors over 15 weeks. They will challenge and inspire you with
their wisdom and experience, opening your eyes to a deeper vision of
God's Mercy, Greatness and Love. When: Sundays, 6:00- 9:00 PM - Jan. 7, 2018 thru April
22, 2018 Where: Hope Community Church - Morrisville Campus - 1000 Perimeter Park Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560 Cost: $285 includes
the Reader and Study Guide. Pay online registration in full by December
15, 2017 for the $50 Early Bird Discount! *Additional Family Members taking class together receive $50 off! *$100 Scholarships available for Hope Community for first 20 who sign up *Summit members can receive a $50 rebate at completion of certificate.
Alumni Pricing: No charge, but
former Key Reading alumni can upgrade to Certificate Level for only $45! First 2 classes are
FREE! Follow RDU Perspectives on Facebook!
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Lesson 1
The Living God is a Missionary God
God's purpose is three-fold: against evil—kingdom victory; for the nations—redemption and blessing; and for God—global glory in worship. God's purpose revealed in promise to Abraham. Exploring God's purpose for the nations: Blessing to the nations described.
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Instructor
Patrick Cate
Christar, Durham NC
With my wife, Mary Ann, we have served in Iran 4 years, Egypt 5 years and as president of Christar for 16 years. Mary Ann went to heaven June 30, 2019.
Our passion is for the least reached to hear of and know the Savior. We give our selves to reaching Muslims here, speaking, writing and to training the next generation of missionaries in missions and Muslim evangelism. We have been training future missionaries in Muslim evangelism in the US, Spain, Paraguay, Panama and Venezuela and other Latin countries . b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, January 7, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Lesson 2
The Story of His Glory
Exploring God's purpose for Himself: How God has been steadily unfolding a plan throughout all nations and generations to bring about His greater glory, ultimately drawing to Himself the worship of all the peoples. Passion and prayer for God's glory.
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Lindy Bravo
Raleigh NC
Led by the Holy Spirit, Lindy has ministered God’s love and gospel truth in 30+ nations. As an intercessor and mission pioneer, Lindy travels extensively, preparing communities for the gospel. From her agency’s base in Mozambique alone, evangelistic outreaches have contributed to planting 300+ churches. Part of her passion is to expand existing churches, training pastors and emerging leaders to move out and multiply.
Lindy keeps strong relationships with many churches, ministries and organizations, bringing unity to the body of Christ.
Lindy’s training is in classical dance. She loves creatively displaying Gospel truth visually. Lindy, who is English, and Danny, a Cuban American, live in Raleigh. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, January 14, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Lesson 3
Your Kingdom Come
Exploring God's purpose regarding evil: How God has accomplished a defeat of evil powers in order to open a season of history in which the nations can freely follow Christ. The kingdom of God as the destiny of all history. Christ's mission seeks a hindering of evil to bring about a sign of the coming peace of the kingdom of God. Our prayers contend with evil in order to bring about the transformation of society with Christ's kingdom in view.
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David Cashin
Columbia Int'l University, Columbia SC
Dr. Cashin is professor of intercultural studies at Columbia Int'l University. He is fluent in Bengali and Swedish. The 1st due to investing 9 years with Bengali speakers (the 6th largest living language). The 2nd, thru marriage to Margareta, pastoring churches and earning his PhD in Indiology at Stockholm University. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, January 21, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Lesson 4
Mandate for the Nations
Jesus shows great strategic interest in Gentiles; wise strategic focus by initiating a global mission on a few disciples among the Hebrew people. The Great Commission and the ways of God's sending in relational power. Dealing with the ideas of pluralism (all religions the same) and universalism (all persons saved).
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David Harrop
Lancaster PA
David currently serves as Global Ministries Pastor at Calvary Church (Lancaster, PA). He has been privileged to serve for 18 years in overseas ministry (France, Germany, and North Africa) as well as 12 years of ministry in US churches (NY, SC, and NC). b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, January 28, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Lesson 5
Unleashing the Gospel
The first followers of Jesus: obedient in costly, foundational ways. The climactic act of the book of Acts is the freeing of the gospel to be followed by Gentiles without Jewish traditions as a requirement. A foundational act of God which speaks to the situations where the gospel is hindered today. Strategic suffering and apostolic passion.
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Anna Daub
Wake Forest NC
Anna Daub is the Director of Special Projects and Partnerships for Global Theological Initiatives and teaches missions classes at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS). She has a PhD in Applied Theology (Missiology) from SEBTS and an MDIV Missiology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, February 11, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Lesson 6
The Expansion of the Christian Movement
The story of God's purpose continues relentlessly from Abraham's day until the present moment. An overview of the largest and the longest-running movement ever in history—the world Christian movement. How the gospel surged through the peoples and places of the world. Important insights for our own day.
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Elaine Vaden
The Antioch Partners, Middlesex NC
Elaine has served in Zambia, the Philippines, Kurdistan and Lithuania. She has traveled to many parts of the world in various capacities. Her passion is to teach and mobilize the next generation for Christ's global cause. Elaine currently serves with BridgesUS in a support role for community entrepreneurs who seek to develop communities of Christ followers. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, February 18, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Lesson 7
Eras of Mission History
The greatest explosion of growth ever has taken place in last 200 years in three "bursts" of activity. Why we could be in the final era of missions. The global harvest force comprised increasingly of non-Western missionaries.
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Jeff Graf
Missions Connections, Blacksburg VA
After closing his small business, Jeff and his wife Suzanne attended Capital Bible Seminary where Jeff earned a M.Div. degree, and Suzanne completed a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling and Discipleship. They served for six years in Papua New Guinea. They were lecturers at the Christian Leaders Training College. Suzanne taught missions history and lay counseling courses. Jeff led courses in theology, Bible, cell group leadership, preaching, teaching creatively, and Christian history. He developed an inductive Bible study tool kit to help students plumb the depths of Scripture. In addition, they conducted village ministries, were guests on public radio programs, and spoke at national Christian conferences. They have a good background in animistic religions and Melanesian culture. Upon their return to the United States, they served as Missionaries in Residence at Capital Bible Seminary and Washington Bible College. At these institutions Jeff taught missions classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels. They now reside in Blacksburg, Virginia. Jeff teaches in his church’s adult Sunday school program and shepherds a group of aspiring Greek students. Suzanne is an active leader in our church’s women’s ministry. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, February 25, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Lesson 8
Pioneers of the World Christian Movement
Today we anchor the race by continuing what others have begun. It's a day of finishing. All the more reason to learn the wisdom and the heart of ordinary people who did extraordinary things in earlier generations. Reading the writings of William Carey and other leaders to discern what these people have left to us. Exploring the contribution of women in missions throughout the centuries.
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Instructor
Edward Smither
Columbia International University, Irmo SC
Ed Smither is Professor of Intercultural Studies, History of Global Christianity and Dean of the College of Intercultural Studies at Columbia International University. Ed spent 14 years in intercultural ministry in France, North Africa, and the USA. He has authored, edited, or translated 11 books, including Christian Mission: A Concise Global History, Mission as Hospitality, and Mission in the Early Church. Ed is married to Shawn and they have 3 kids (Brennan, Emma, and Eve). Ed enjoys biking the backroads of Columbia, following Clemson football, and listening to modern rock and old hymns. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, March 4, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Lesson 9
The Task Remaining
God's pressed His purpose forward until the present hour of amazing opportunity. Understanding the concept of "unreached peoples" to assess the remaining task. Recognizing the imbalance of mission resources shapes strategic priorities. The basic minimal missiological achievement in every people group opens the way for working with God against every kind of evil so that the gospel of the kingdom is declared and displayed with clarity and power. The need and opportunity of urban mission.
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Charles B.
Pittsboro NC
Charles B. has been involved in mission work since 1980. He has lived and worked abroad doing long- and short-term missions in China, Latin America, Eastern Europe, India and Africa. Charles is a consultant in Business-as-Mission and cross-cultural issues and mentors individuals and agencies involved in missions and Kingdom Business around the globe. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, March 11, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Lesson 10
How Shall They Hear?
Culture and intercultural communication of the gospel. Communicating the gospel with relevance at the worldview level helps avoid syncretism (blending of cultural error with God?s truth) and also enables powerful movements of the gospel. Sensitive missionaries will look for ways that God has preserved or prepared people to hear the gospel, often finding redemptive analogies for God's truth.
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Marsha Woodard
Wycliffe Bible Translators, Greensboro NC
Marsha came to faith in Christ in 1979 on a hippie journey to Africa, searching for the meaning of life; three years later she began what would become a life-time career, engaging the globe for her Lord. Marsha has served in Latin America, Europe and North Africa, including the adventure of living in refugee camps in the Sahara Desert. In 2010 she joined Wycliffe Bible Translators, serving their partner Seed Company as Field Coordinator and Training Manager, and currently as Launch Coordinator for Wycliffe USA. Marsha's passion, training and mentoring new cross-cultural workers, led her to author “To Timbuktu and Beyond: A Guide to Getting Started in Missions”, published by William Carey Library, in 2009. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, March 18, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Lesson 11
Building Bridges of Love
The incarnation as a model of missionary humility. How missionaries can enter appropriate roles in order to form relationships of trust and respect to develop a sense of belonging, and thus to communicate with credibility for understanding. Explore the intricacy of identification in another culture. Explore the even greater complexity of presenting identity with integrity in a globalized, terrorized, pluralized world. Recognizing the dynamics of social structure in order to initiate growing movements of ongoing communication throughout the society.
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Vernon Tisdalle
Apex NC
Rev. Tisdalle has served in pastorates and mission posts for 50 years in Canada, the US and Lusaka, Zambia. After 15 years in the pastorate, he answered the call of God to Africa, pioneering a church in Lusaka, which birthed 120+ new churches.
Rev. Tisdalle returned to Canada for his childrens’ education, pastoring churches in British Columbia and California.
Thru a conference call from African pastors, Rev Tisalle and his wife, Esther, returned to Southern Africa, founding AFRICA...OPERATION WHOLE , an AIDS awareness program for students, educators, and community leaders. They also co-authored REAP (Resource Education for AIDs Prevention), a manual used in 7 South African countries.
Rev. Tisdalle earned a MDiv from Western Bible College and is ordained in the Assemblies of God.
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, March 25, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Lesson 12
Christian Community Development
A survey of world need. Dynamic balance of evangelism and social action. Hope for significant transformation as a sign of Christ's Lordship by Christian community development. Exploring the charge that missionaries destroy instead of serve cultures. Healing the wounds of the world between the peoples.
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Harmon Menker
Seeds And Love Together, Inc., Wilmington NC
Harmon was a pastor, Elder, pastoral counselor and church planter for 36 years before retiring in 2014. He began active involvement in missions in 2007 when he worked with a developing ministry for abused and abandoned children in Bolivia. After multiple short-term trips to Bolivia, he began working with children in the pine savanna rain forest of northeast Nicaragua in April, 2012. Since then, he has made 24 additional short-term trips working with community and spiritual development in two villages of 2,000 people each. He has coordinated and taken twelve teams with him to work in this remote location. He and a number of team members created Seeds And Love Together, Inc., a Christian, non-profit, tax-exempt, charitable organization dedicated to enabling communities become everything God intends for them to be in the realms of community and spiritual development. He is married to his wife, Cathy, for 53 years and they have two adult sons. Cathy and his oldest son have made multiple trips to serve in Bolivia and Nicaragua. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, April 8, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Lesson 13
The Spontaneous Multiplication of Churches
Look beyond institutional features of churches to understand churches as dynamic movements of Christ Himself being followed. Such a view of churches as organic, living things opens up the practicality of seeing them multiply rapidly as movements and also flourish in society bearing the fruit of social transformation. Churches as counter-communities, acting as salt and light, bringing change to their cultures. How movements multiply by connecting with entire families and larger social structures.
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Bobby
HBI Ministries International, Broken Arrow OK
Dr. Paul Gupta is a missionary statesman who has served the nation of India in building transformational leaders to disciple the nation. He serves as the Chairman and President of Hindustan Bible Institute & College, India and the President of HBI Global Partners in the USA. He has served as a national missionary in mobilizing and envisioning the church in India and around the world.
Dr. Gupta completed his Master of Divinity in 1980 from Talbot Seminary, and his Master of Theology and Ph.D in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Seminary, in 1992
In 1985 he pioneered a church planting movement called the Indian National Evangelical Church (INEC) that currently has 844 indigenous pastors who have planted 10,118 churches in 23 states of India and in Nepal.
In 1987 Paul enabled a movement called "the Council on National Service" (CONS) that is committed to discipling the whole nation by envision, mobilizing and equipping the Church to disciple India. In 1985 India had less than 114,000 and after envisioning and mobilizing the local churches with a strategy of saturation church planting, it is estimated that India has over 750,000 churches presently.
Paul Gupta has been honoured as the Alumnus of the year for 2005 by Fuller Seminary, California, USA
In March 2006, Dr. Paul Gupta co-authored a book entitled, “Breaking Tradition to accomplish vision” with Dr. Sherwood Lingenfelter. He has co-authored a series of books titled "Unfinished Task" for the states of Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh.
In addition to Dr.Gupta’s teaching at HBI & College, he regularly teaches for the U.S. center for World Missions (Venture Missions) in their perspective courses; and the Haggai Institute of leadership development.
Bobby and Linnet Gupta are married for 41 years and are blessed with three children. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, April 15, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Lesson 14
Pioneer Church Planting
The hope of planting churches among unreached peoples. How the breakthrough of the gospel in an unreached people requires that the gospel be "de-Westernized". The difference of contextualizing the message, the messenger and the movement. Distinguish and appreciate people movements, church planting movements and insider movements.
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Rick Brown
Wycliffe, Durham NC
Rick gave his life to Christ in 1969. He and his wife Lenore have served with Wycliffe Bible Translators since 1973 living in a remote village in Sudan Africa as well as time in the Middle East. Their pioneer work in literacy and Bible translation resulted over time in the development and growth of churches in Sudan. In the Middle East, Rick has been involved in several Bible translation projects, the development of new Scripture-based media products, and the start-up of a digital Scripture publication network.
Throughout this time Rick has studied the factors that affect how people in the Middle East engage fruitfully with Scripture and related materials, which he shares at many seminars and conferences worldwide. Rick has also authored numerous articles, including two in Lesson 14, and he is a contributing editor to the International Journal of Frontier Missiology and the Journal of Language, Culture, and Religion. Currently Rick and Lenore live in North Carolina where they continue to serve, Rick with Wycliffe, Lenore as a multilingual nurse in urban ministry, and both as volunteers with World Relief, helping refugees from genocide in Sudan get settled and adjusted to American life, customs, and values. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, April 22, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Lesson 15
World Christian Discipleship
What it means to integrate life for Christ's global purpose as a "'World Christian". Into the great story for His glory: a Person-driven life as a way of. pursuing a purpose-driven life. The basic practices of world Christians: going, sending, welcoming and mobilizing. The essential disciplines of World Christian discipleship: community, giving, praying and learning. Simplifying your lifestyle as if in "war-time". Exploring the practical ways of pursuing God's purpose. Business and mission. Short-term mission. Welcoming international visitors. Wisdom in working with local churches and in partnership with Christians in different parts of the world.
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Adam and Melissa Hoffman
Perspectives, Garner NC
Adam & Melissa have been "Team Hoffman" since 2005 - together in partnership for ministry, discipleship, mobilization, family and teaching. Perspectives was the best premarital counseling we received and forged the future of our lives into mobilization ministry. That same year we were married (2005) is when we joined Frontier Ventures. In 2014 we moved back to Raleigh, NC to become Perspectives Southeast Regional Directors. Currently Melissa serves on the training team and Adam is the Eastern Executive Mobilization Officer. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, April 29, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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