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Puyallup, WA F21
Fall 2021
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Expect great things from God! Attempt great things for God! WILLIAM CAREY |
PERSPECTIVES IS Perspectives is a discipleship course that serves to help the local church mobilize their people to become strategically engaged in God's global purposes within their community and abroad. Perspectives will take you on a 15-week journey looking in-depth at the biblical, historical, cultural, and strategic aspects of God’s global plan to reconcile every nation, tribe, people, and tongue to Himself.
You will learn from 15 different instructors - pastors, theologians, missiologists, cross-cultural strategists and mobilizers - all of them excellent and all of them passionate about this course. They will challenge and inspire you with their wisdom and experience, opening your eyes to a deeper vision of God’s mercy and greatness.
We value our partnership with Perspectives. Their leadership and discipleship tools have helped our members discover how they can effectively become a part of the global Christian movement. DR. TONY EVANS, Pastor, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, Dallas TX |
IT'S ABOUT
His Glory
His Kingdom
His love for the peoples of the world
His heart shaping my heart
IT'S ABOUT INTENTIONALLY
Understanding His purposes
Living for something/someone bigger than myself
Discovering the part I can play in what God is doing in the world
Perspectives is, in my experience, the single best discipleship course to mobilize the church to God’s mission. J.D. GREEAR, Pastor, The Summit Church of Raleigh-Durham |
WHAT ARE THE STUDY LEVELS & REQUIREMENTS? All students enjoy the same interactive class activities and instructor presentations, and are assigned a mentor. All students will have reading assignments, plus 5 short, written personal reflections. The amount of time invested in reading and assignments varies with each level. Choose the level that is best suited to you at this time.
Certificate Level: We encourage students to take this level. There are approximately 30-35 pages of reading each week, plus ten written review questions based on the reading. The questions are designed to help students gain a deeper understanding of the topics. There is also a 5-page, double-spaced integrative project due at the end of the course. This level is required by some mission sending agencies.
Key Reading Level: This level is for students who may not be able to dedicate the needed time for the certificate level at this time. There are approximately 15-20 pages of reading weekly, plus the personal reflections that are assigned throughout the course. (We recommend first trying Certificate level. You may move to Key at any time.)
College Credit & High School Dual Enrollment Level: Perspectives partners with Trinity International University and Excelsior University to offer undergraduate and graduate level credit hours. Additional reading and exams are required based on the requirements of the credit granting institution. It is the student's responsibility to verify with his/her school that the credit earned will be transferable to their plan of study. A syllabus is available from the class coordinator.
Teacher CEU's - through ACSI (7 hours) and WA-OSPI clock hours are also available. Alumni are welcome and encouraged to register! WHAT DOES IT COST? First Night Free: Introductory class on August 15 and first 2 sessions free!
NEW STUDENT: $235 - Certificate & Key Reader level $495 - Credit level
Once registered for the course, your coordinator will send you information on how to order your books. Required study guide and reader are available at the discounted rate of $30 for either hard copy or Kindle versions.
ALUMNI: $70 - Certificate level $40 - Key Reading level $350 - Credit level
DISCOUNTS: $25 Early Bird Discount for full payment by August 1, 2021 $75 Family Member Discount (living in the same home) $150 Pastor discount (for pastors who have 4 new students register)
Remember, the introductory session and first 2 sessions are free, so come and see. To continue, you'll need to register by the end of Lesson 2 of class.
Payment arrangements can be made. Please contact the class coordinator at the phone number or email listed at top right.
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WHO SHOULD TAKE PERSPECTIVES?
The short answer is anyone who wants a closer walk with the Lord, who is serious about gaining a deeper understanding of His ultimate purpose in the world. It's for anyone who wants to learn how to strategically invest their lives in seeing God glorified; for anyone who wants to gain insight and direction that will help them to impact their generation.
If the above describes you, no matter what your age or position, Perspectives is for you!
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| WHAT ABOUT COVID? We are currently planning for an in person class and have arranged a room big enough for full social distancing. That said, we are continually monitoring national, state, and local government guidelines for gatherings and will make adjustments as necessary based on those recommendations. |
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Perspectives has been essential in mobilizing hundreds of lay people in our church to be world Christians. REV. JOHN PIPER, Pastor, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis MN |
Class Info
Date: Sunday, August 15, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Lighthouse Christian Center 3409 23rd St SW Puyallup WA 98373
Contact: Kim Reilly
(253) 213-2122
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Registration & Orientation
Free Introductory Session! Come for A Taste of Perspectives to learn more about this course and how God has blessed you to be a blessing!
Registration & Orientation
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Instructor
Global Teams International, Winter Springs FL
Curtis Chanda serves as the International Director for Global Teams, a position he took after serving for more than 20+ years among the unreached of Central Asia.
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Date: Sunday, August 15, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Lesson 1
First Class Free! 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
Jonathan Dawn
Lynden WA
We were missionaries in East Africa for 20 years. I was a 1. Bible College educator;
2. a church nurturer;
3. a designer/implementor of 2 year, field-based, non-formal training for international teams of church planters amongst unreached peoples;
4. Principal of college training African missionaries
And in the 19 years since then, I have:
5. taught at Trinity Western University
6. co-led an ESL Bible study for new immigrants and refugees
My wife is an educator as well, and we have been blessed with a married son and a married daughter. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, August 22, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Lesson 2
Second Class Free! 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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C.C.
Portland OR
Our speaker was born and raised in Oregon and currently serves as one of the pastors of a church in Portland. Before pastoring, he served with a non-profit in the US, London, and North Africa. He has been married for 24 years, and has two daughters and one son. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, August 29, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 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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Instructor
K. W. Moore
Frontiers, Puyallup WA
After graduating high school in Puyallup, WA, I spent a few years as a missionary with YWAM. During that time, my heart began to expand for church planting, and over ten years later through Perspectives God would bring about more vision and clarity to this desire. I'm currently involved with an organization who is committed to sending workers into unengaged Muslim people groups. In tandem with reaching unreached and unengaged Muslims, teaching and studying the Scriptures are a great passion of mine. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, September 12, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 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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Instructor
Tyler Pease
Perspectives USA, Tacoma WA
Tyler serves as the Regional Director for Perspectives in the Coastal NW and Inland NW regions (WA, OR, ID, MT, AK). In addition to his work with Perspectives, he serves with the pastoral staff at Sunset Bible Church, leading their global outreach ministry and serving as an interim campus pastor at a partner church in Tacoma, WA. On a personal level, Tyler and his wife, Karen, regularly apply what they continue to learn in Perspectives through a local ministry that Karen leads, called Better English in Tacoma. Better English is a multi-church ministry serving international friends through formal classes, one-on-one conversation partners, and Discovery Bible Studies. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, September 19, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 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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Instructor
Sage Mwiinga
Meridian ID
Sage Mwiinga is an inspirational speaker with a passion to inspire others to walk and live by faith in God. Sage and his wife moved to the United States from Zambia in obedience to God’s call to be witnesses of His grace. Sage is a graduate of Northwest Nazarene University and George Fox University, and currently works in higher education. The Mwiinga Family live in the Boise, Idaho area where they attend Calvary Chapel Boise. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, September 26, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 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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Instructor
Fred Smith
Professor of Missions, Lacey WA
Dr. Smith returned to the Southeast after 28 years in ministry in Latin America, where he initiated many education programs and served as Regional Director for his denomination, the C&MA. Now back in his alma mater, he led the Global Ministries Department between 2003 and 2013. He now serves as full Professor of Missions. He initiated Toccoa Falls College's Semester Abroad program. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, October 3, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 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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Instructor
Estera Pirosca Escobar
Culture Bound, Mt Juliet TN
As a former international student from Romania, with a career in international student ministry (ISM) spanning over 15 years, Estera brings contagious enthusiasm and passion to everything she does. Estera is a gifted writer and speaker, a sought-after Perspectives instructor and is also involved in various cross-cultural training projects. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Intercultural Education from Western Seminary. Estera is married to Francisco, a global nomad originally from Chile, and they have a beautiful daughter, Esmeralda. They live in Nashville, Tennessee. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, October 10, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 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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Betty Sue Brewster
Fuller Seminary (Retired), Vancouver WA
Retired: Senior Associate Professor of Language and Culture Learning, School of Intercultural Studies.
Currently: Language and culture learning consultant
Betty Sue has traveled in over 100 countries, teaching and consulting in the area of language and culture learning. Her teaching and writing focus on practical, hands-on learning through relationships. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, October 17, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 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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Instructor
Richard Nakamura
Japanese Diaspora Ministries, Fort Worth TX
Richard Nakamura was born and raised in a Buddhist home in Seattle, WA. At the age of 19 (1979), Richard received Christ through the influence of his older brother, who converted a year earlier. Richard joined SEND International in 1988 and served as a church planter in Japan until 2011. He is now doing a Japanese Diaspora Ministry outreach out of Fort Worth, TX. through SEND International and RJC (Reaching Japanese for Christ). b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, October 24, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 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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Instructor
Karen Pease
Better English in Tacoma, Tacoma WA
I have been "multi-cultural" for most of my life - from my upbringing in the CA Bay Area to my college major (Intercultural Studies), which took me to China to serve as an English teacher for 6+ years before returning to the States. Since then, God has opened up doors for ESL & Discovery Bible Study ministries to the people groups in our community, including Muslims. He is also giving me opportunities to mobilize & equip individual believers, churches, and non profits to reach beyond their comfort zones to befriend and share the love of Christ with everyone - no matter how "different" they seem. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, November 7, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 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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Instructor
Darrell Whiteman
Asbury Theological Seminary 1984-2005; The Mission Society 2005-2014; Interim Executive Director, Overseas Ministries Study Center 2015-2016; Global Development 2017-present; , Gig Harbor WA
Darrell Whiteman is a missiological anthropologist now semi-retired but continues to teach and train cross-cultural workers around the globe. He retired as VP and Resident Missiologist at The Mission Society, now TMS-Global. Darrell served in cross-cultural ministry for nine years in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Central Africa, then was one of the founding professors of Asbury Theological Seminary's School of World Mission and Evangelism, where he taught for 21 years and served as dean in the later years. He’s given leadership to many professional missiological societies researching the intersection of cultures and biblical values. Darrell annually equips hundreds of cross-cultural witnesses to understand God's mission around the globe and to help them to better connect the gospel to the deepest part of their worldview. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, November 14, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 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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Instructor
Pamela Franks
Embrace the Nations, Founder, in Omaha, NE www.embracethenations.com, Omaha NE
Pam began her call to missions in Guatemala, Central America. She led medical missions for a large Christian organization during a time of civil war in that country. After five years on the field, the family relocated to Omaha, NE. As Missions Director at Glad Tidings Church in Omaha since 1998, Pam has been able to share her passion to see Jesus lifted up among the nations and has built relationship with people from all over the world. As a Registered Nurse, she has used her experience to instruct healthcare professionals and other groups in cultural awareness. In 2009, Pam began a Christian non-profit called Embrace the Nations. The main focus of this ministry has been toward refugees living in the city who are from unreached parts of the world. Embrace the Nations exists to bring the gospel to refugees so they may know and glorify Jesus. We do this through empowering families, discipling cross-culturally and mobilizing the church toward prayer and action. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, November 21, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 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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Instructor
Edward Aw
Tsunami Unleashed, Gilbert AZ
Ed and Rachel have two teenage sons and live in Arizona.
Their ministry, Tsunami Unleashed, focuses on helping bring clarity to believers on how to live purpose "full" lives for Jesus. In addition, they provide a simple path to exponential discipleship, leadership, and church reproduction.
Currently, the Lord has them building Tsunami Unleashed. The vision is to see 1 billion people across the global mobilized, equipped and impacted for Jesus. This will leverage the technological infrastructure that exists (everything internet) in an effective way that draws people from the cold medium of the web into hot relationship with believers (in-person) and Jesus.
It will require an open-handed approach to all interactions and resources. They don't care who gets credit as long as the work is done giving glory to God through loving obedience to Jesus Christ. They seek to partner with any believer or organization who desires to do "something" for the Lord, not matter how small. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, December 5, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 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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Instructor
Curtis Chanda
Global Teams International, Winter Springs FL
Curtis Chanda serves as the International Director for Global Teams, a position he took after serving for more than 20+ years among the unreached of Central Asia. b
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, December 12, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 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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Instructor
Jeff Lewis
Thirteen~FiftyTwo, Rome GA
Present Ministry: Founder/Director of Thirteen~FiftyTwo
Ministry highlights:
California Baptist University, Assistant Professor of Intercultural Studies for 18 years & Director of Mobilization for 4 years.
*Mobilizing & disciple making ministries for 36 years
*Assisted with indigenous mobilization leadership training and mobilization consultation with mission personnel in over 30 countries
*Planted and pastored two churches
*Instructor/trainer for Perspectives Global Desk
*Co-founder & Co-Director of Passion Conferences 1996-2000
*Author of God's Heart for the Nations, Christ Love Compels Me, and Calling: A Scriptural Journey.
*Missions Leadership with three Boards of the Southern Baptist Convention for 14+ years
*College swimming coach at the University of TN & Lock Haven State University
Married to Elaine McClary, for 49 years. We have seven children and 20 grand children, so far.
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Class Info
Date: Sunday, December 19, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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