EPHESUS
SCHOOL OF MISSIONS & EVANGELISM
EFFECTIVE MISSIONARY TRAINING
(3 Credits)
Course
Description
How is the missionary force for the
21st century to be trained?
This is the challenge that emerges from this course as it focuses on the
task of effective missionary training. The student will learn how
to formulate and organize an effective missionary training program for the
completion of the Great Commission. The
various training models of some of Asia’s major missionary training centers
will be shared and discussed.
Course Objective
To introduce to the student the importance of having an effective missionary training program for the completion of the Great Commission.
To challenge the student to be involved in the training of missionaries as part of the ministry.
Course Content
| Part 1 | Introduction to Missionary Training |
| Lesson 1: The Need for Missionary Training | |
| Lesson 2: Examples of Missionary Training Models in Asia | |
| Lesson 3: A Comprehensive Overview of Missionary Training | |
| Lesson 4: Manila Consultation on Missionary Training (July, 1989) | |
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Part 2 |
Organizing a Missionary Training Center |
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Lesson 5: The Nature of Missionary Training |
| Lesson 6: Getting Started | |
| Lesson 7: Who Does the Training? | |
| Lesson 8: Choosing the Right Students | |
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Part 3 |
Organizing a Missionary Training Curriculum |
| Lesson 9: Planning the Curriculum | |
| Lesson 10: Wholistic Training | |
Part 4 |
Training Methodology: Process, Problems and Evaluation |
| Lesson 11: Training and Culture | |
| Lesson 12: Training and Pastoral Issues | |
| Lesson 13: Evaluation and Development | |
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Part 5 |
Conclusion |
| Lesson 14: In Conclusion | |
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Appendix |
A: Samples of Missionary Training Curriculum |
| B: Student Evaluation of Lecture Courses and Assignments | |
| C: Biblical-Educational Commitments to Guide Missionary Training | |
| D: Qualifications for Indian Missionaries | |
| E: Profile of Asian Missionary Trainers: Philippines |