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Hudson, OH S19
Spring 2019
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"If you have the courage, dive into
the deep waters. Your life will be wasted
in the shallow waters."
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PERSPECTIVES
a movement of vision and purpose
Wednesdays January 9 - May 8, 2019
6:30-9:30pm
at
Christ Community Chapel
www.ccchapel.com
Attend the first night free. Discounts
available.
Take 15 weeks.
Hear 15 different speakers.
Because a true disciple moves ever closer to the heart of the
Father.
Because God asks us to invest in a future we cannot see.
Because you know, deep down, that you were created for something
more.
DIVE IN TO…
The Word of God:
Illuminate God’s unchanging promises as they unfold from Genesis
to Revelation.
Our Spiritual Lineage:
Walk in the shoes of believers from Abraham to present day giants
of the faith; men and women who have paved the way for all of us.
Peoples of the World:
Experience how God weaves diverse peoples into His story in
culturally relevant and amazing ways.
Your Place in the Story: Discover how you can leverage your passion, training and
expertise to fulfill your part in His story.
'Tell
people that this class is AMAZING and they NEED to take it because it will
change their whole view of scripture, their whole view of God, their whole view
of history, their whole view of the Church, and their whole view of their
life’s purpose.'
ENROLLMENT
OPTIONS
Key Reading Level: Prepare for great
speakers with light reading. Be challenged to consider your role in
God’s plan. This level requires about 1 hour of reading per week
with no written homework. There are five
"Personal Reflections" assigned during the term.
Certificate Level: This is the recommended level for a much
richer experience. It involves weekly homework assignments, five
"Personal Reflections", and one research project due at the
end of the term in May. This level requires about 3 hours of work
per week.
Credit Level: A more in-depth
study with 3 semester credit hours given at both the undergraduate and
graduate levels through Trinity International University.
Approved by the ACSI for 7
hours of continuing education units.
CONTACT: Cassie Dudek at:
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Here’s what CCC alumni have to say about Perspectives:
‘I know the term “life-changing” is overused, so I hesitate to
say it; but truly, this experience has deepened the walk of every person I
know who has taken it.’ (Church Staff Member)
‘Pastor Joe often prays that the Gospel would go deep in all of
us. Perspectives makes that prayer a reality in every way. I used
to see and experience the Word in black, white and gray. Because of
Perspectives, there are now colors, vivid and vibrant.’ (Mentor)
‘I sit in class and wonder how someone who has been in church and
very active for as long as I have, could be so clueless about these
things. Major things that seem to be the whole point of the
Bible. Wow. Eye opener for sure!’ (Administrative Assistant)
‘Perspectives lets you in on what God is doing.’ (Missionary)
‘It definitely created an urgency in my mind for spreading the
Gospel and loving people.’ (Business Owner)
‘God is SO good and SO faithful and Perspectives opens up your
eyes and heart to get in there and be a part of it all. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this
class.’ (Homemaker)
‘My hesitation in enrolling in Perspectives was based upon "Why
should I? Everyone knows about missionaries." I've recalled that
naivete many times since the Perspectives experience. My worldview has
changed remarkably.’ (Retired Businessman)
‘It is truly a great
experience for a believer....the best study I have ever taken.’ (Nurse)
‘I came into the course expecting them to cover the same material
I’ve heard in my seminary classes. But
I was honestly surprised each week to hear a new perspective from people who
had spent their lives serving God. I
came out of the class with a different thinking, not about missions, but
about God’s plan to bring glory to Himself.’ (Youth Pastor)
‘Perspectives peels away your preconceived notions and
stereotypes. It challenges you to think critically about what role God has
for you.’ (College Student)
‘Mind-opening……life-transforming.’ (Attorney)
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Registration & Orientation
Registration & Orientation
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Instructor
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Date: Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
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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
Robert Blincoe
Frontiers, Mesa AZ
Bob led a Frontiers team into northern Iraq following the first Gulf War in 1991. He is president emeritus of Frontiers USA, living in Phoenix. He has a Ph.D. in History from William Carey International University in Pasadena. He has twice lost on television game shows. He blogs at robertblincoe.blog. b
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Class Info
Date: Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 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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Instructor
Todd Ahrend
The Traveling Team, Fayetteville AR
Todd Ahrend graduated from Northeastern State University, has a Masters from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Doctorate from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
He is the founder and international Director of The Traveling Team, a national missions mobilization movement. He and his wife, Jessica, have spent almost two decades traveling both nation-wide and abroad, speaking to thousands of people about involvement in world evangelization. Todd has exposure in over sixty countries and has lived in the Middle East. He is the author of The Abrahamic Revolution and In This Generation. Todd and Jessica have six children: Camden, Brody, Axel, Noble, Quincy and Cruz!
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Class Info
Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 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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Instructor
Jamie Zumwalt
Outrageous Love, Oklahoma City OK
Jamie Zumwalt is the Founder and President of Outrageous Love, an organization that starts Communities of Hope among marginalized peoples. Jamie and her husband, John, served as missionaries in Taiwan among the Hakka and Taiwanese. For 22 years, John and Jamie have been training and sending missionaries out to plant the church among the unreached. She now pastors and a leads a coffee house, church community called Joe's Addiction in a "red light" district of Oklahoma City, doing life together with the poor. She has authored two books: Simple Obsession: Enjoying the Tender Heart of God and Beloved Chaos: moving from religion to Love in a red light district. Jamie travels widely, teaching and inviting more people to plant Communities of Hope. She and John have five children and one grand daughter. b
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Class Info
Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 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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Instructor
James Cha
Crescent Project, Leesburg VA
Rev. James Cha was born in Korea, but grew up here in the US. He studied electrical engineering at Cornell University, and worked ten years as an engineer. In 2000 he and his wife, Faith, took their 3 kids to Central Asia, where they served ten years as church planting missionaries with Pioneers. They are now back in the US reaching out to the Muslims in the Washington, DC area. James & Faith are Washington DC Area Coordinators for Crescent Project. They also direct ESL ministry in Leesburg, VA. They have three adult children and one grandchild. James recently published a book about their missions journey - Fear Not: Living a Life of No Regrets. Available on amazon. b
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Class Info
Date: Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 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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Instructor
John Zumwalt
Outrageous Love, Choctaw OK
John Zumwalt is the Cross Cultural Coach for the innovative organization, Outrageous Love. After serving as a missionary among the unreached Minnan he returned to America and for over 22 years served as the founder and Director of the Missionary Training Institute, Beautiful Feet Boot Camp. He has trained over 300 Career Missionaries. He has a Doctorate of Divinity from International University for Graduate Studies. John has authored the book, Passion for the Heart of God and travels widely, preaching and holding seminars, raising up activist to go to the ends of the earth. John and his wife, Jamie, also pastor a church in a “red light district” of Oklahoma City. They have five children, Jessica, Josiah, Jael, Jewel and James. b
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Class Info
Date: Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 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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Instructor
Tom Snook
Cornerstone Christian Academy, Wicliffe OH
I have been a senior/solo pastor for over eighteen years. My wife Pat and l have been married 46 years and have five grown children and five grand-children. I’m an energetic 66 year old in excellent health. With a passion to disciple through small groups, building relationships and offering pastoral care/counsel as needed. I have taught ministry students overseas and locally. All told I have over 25 years full-time Christian ministry experience.
Currently teach High School apologetics and history at Cornerstone Christian Academy, Willoughby Hills OH. I am also the Director of Spiritual Life and History Department Chair.
B.RE. from Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, Michigan: Biblical Studies and a M.A. from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan: Comparative Religion.
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Class Info
Date: Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 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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Richard Showalter
Irwin OH
Teacher, mentor, and consultant with global south outreach to unreached people groups in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Overseer in evangelical Mennonite congregations in the U.S. Writer. Currently an adjunct faculty member and student at Bethany International University, Singapore. b
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Class Info
Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 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
Jewel Showalter
Eastern Mennonite Missions, Irwiin OH
Jewel Showalter has worked as chaplin at Philhaven Hospital, served as church planter in Mechanicsburg, Ohio, and served as a missionary in Kenya, Turkey, Cyprus, and China. She has worked as writer and editor at Rosedale Mennonite Missions and at Rosedale Bible College. She has worked as a staff writer, trainer/teacher and Middle East administrator for Eastern Mennonite Missions. b
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Class Info
Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 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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Instructor
Jill Kane
Wooster OH
JIll Kane born and raised in Wooster, Ohio. Jill and her husband Kevin now reside in Wooster after returning from the field of Cambodia serving as missionaries. They were with Encompass World Partners(previously known as Grace Brethren International Missions)for 13 years. Jill came to know Christ at the age of 30 and has been excited about sharing HIM since that day. Jill and Kevin have two grown children, Jenny and Jeremy.She enjoys time with her family,grand kids Grace, Emma and Grady. b
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Class Info
Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 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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Martha Workman
Columbus OH
Martha Workman was born in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Penn State. After receiving a calling from the Lord, in 1993 Andrew and Martha Workman moved overseas to share the love of God. In 2011, they moved back to Ohio with their two daughters to continue this ministry serving on the leadership team for SEA and reaching out to Muslims locally. b
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Class Info
Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 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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Instructor
Jeff Johnson
Frontiers, Gilbert AZ
Jeff Johnson and his wife Roxanne have been working with Muslims since 1988. They have served on and led church-planting teams in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. They have witnessed firsthand the martyrdom of Muslim back-ground believers and fellow missionaries, birthed underground Christian fellowships in war torn countries, and seen the miraculous hand of God throughout the Muslim world. Jeff currently works in Frontiers' International Leadership group as Co-Director of Sending; overseeing 32 sending bases and engaging with indigenous sending partners and churches in the Global South and Majority World. After being arrested and deported from Uzbekistan, Jeff and his wife Roxanne split their time working with Frontiers International Office in London and in Phoenix, where they engage Frontiers' Latino Sending Bases.
Jeff & Roxanne also coach and oversee church planting teams in South Asia. Jeff is a popular speaker and preacher at large, specializing in training followers of Jesus to engage Muslims both domestically and globally. b
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Class Info
Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 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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Paul Wides
Hudson OH
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Class Info
Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 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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Instructor
Ted Szymczak
SEND International, Farmington Hills MI
Helped plant 2 urban and 1 suburban Church in the USA, then served 17 years in theological education and helped plant 3 church plants in Poland. Have MA in ICS and Postgraduate studies towards a PhD in Education. In 2011 transitioned to the Global Division of SEND International, developing online church planting resources, coaching church planters and multiplying churches and disciples. b
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Class Info
Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 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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Instructor
Richard Mendola
International Friendships, Upper Arlington OH
Rich was born in Buffalo, NY, the grandson of immigrants from Italy who settled in Western, NY. His mother and father were both raised in the Italian section of the city. Although he was raised in a religious family who attended church, he did not personally know Christ until he was 17 years old. Prior to that, the death of his father at age 13 triggered a search for meaning and truth. This eventually led to studying the Bible, where he discovered that the true purpose of life was to worship and serve God. Through reading the New Testament he learned that Jesus Christ made it possible to come to God because of His sacrificial death for sins. Immediately upon coming to know Jesus, Rich had the strong desire to let others know the good news.
Rich attended Colgate University in New York State where he majored in Biology and minored in Education and Philosophy and Religion. After his graduation, he had the first opportunity to pastor and was called to serve a rural congregation . At the same time he served on the Dean’s staff at Colgate University as the Director of Housing. In addition, he studied for a Master’s degree in counseling.
In 1979 Rich and Janet attended.the Urbana Mission Conference. There Rich sensed a call to full time cross-cultural ministry. In 1980 he began to work full-time with international students in Buffalo, NY. At the same time, Janet attended medical school at SUNY Buffalo. In 1987 they moved to Athens, Ohio to open a new ministry to international students while Janet fulfilled her obligation to the National Health Service Corp – a program placing physicians in shortage areas.
In 1991, Rich and Janet moved to Columbus, Ohio to work with International Friendships.
Since 1998 he has served as the Executive Director. He also leads Bible studies and does 1-1 discipleship with students. He has written several Bible studies for internationals. He has served as the Chairperson for the Association of Christians Ministering to Internationals. Rich has also helped to plant two churches. He currently serves as lead pastor for All Nations Christian Fellowship.
During Rich’s 29 years of service among internationals hundreds have come to know Jesus and many have returned as effective witnesses of Jesus among their own people. The kingdom of God is advancing among Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and atheists because of the ministry to internationals. Jesus can share many wonderful and dramatic stories of God’s work among internationals.
Rich is a regular speaker at missions conferences, evangelistic outreaches, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement and is a lecturer at Vineyard Leadership Institute.
Rich and Janet have 6 children: Grace, Danielle, Hope, Philip, Melody, and Paul.
Rich’s interests are: Evangelism, Discipleship, trips, chess, and hats.
Rich’s spiritual gifts are leadership, exhortation, and evangelism.
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Class Info
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 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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Jay Shifley
OPEN USA, Ashland OH
Jonathan Shifley is a Business as Mission (BAM) practitioner and instructor with over 17 years of overseas ministry experience in Muslim nations. He currently serves BAM Director for a large mission organization. b
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Class Info
Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
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