Intro to Missions
What is the Biblical foundation for Christian missions?
The Great Commission
What was the Nevius Method designed to accomplish?
Self-sustaining indigenous churches
Define bridges and barriers to the Gospel
Bridge- something that builds a connection, finds common-ground
Barrier- a belief that makes it challenging for the Gospel to be understood or accepted
What are fear/power cultures most concerned with?
Protection from spiritual forces
Which missionary group was known for living among enslaved people?
The Moravians.
Why is there no single “Native American worldview”?
Indigenous cultures vary widely by region and history.
Why are false gospels often appealing?
They sound positive and require less commitment/repentance.
What does “access to the Gospel” mean?
Availability of Scripture, believers, and discipleship within a culture.
What was Paul's background before becoming a missionary?
He was a Pharisee who persecuted Christians.
What key injustice did Amy Carmichael confront in India?
Temple prostitution of young girls.
Name one pillar of Islam
Shahada (confession), Salat (prayer), Zakat (almsgiving), Sawm (fasting), and Hajj (pilgrimage).
Why were indigenous African church movements so important?
They allowed Africans to lead their own churches culturally and sustainably.
Why did Christianity appeal to enslaved Africans?
It offered hope, dignity, and equality before God.
Why did missionaries often struggle to gain trust among indigenous peoples?
Due to past exploitation and association with colonial powers.
Which group teaches that Jesus is Michael the Archangel?
Jehovah’s Witnesses.
What is the 10/40 Window?
A region with the highest concentration of unreached people groups.
According to the Great Commission, what two actions accompany making disciples?
Baptizing and teaching obedience to Jesus’ commands.
Why was Hudson Taylor’s approach considered radical in China?
He adopted Chinese dress and culture to better reach the people.
What is an honor–shame culture?
A culture where identity and morality are shaped by family and community reputation. Your actions or things that happen to you bring shame on your family or community.
Name two common traits of African-led churches.
Indigenous leadership, passionate worship, theology of the Holy Spirit
What was the primary product that boosted the economy and slavery in the Caribbean?
Sugar cane
Where did the Waodani live?
The jungle in Ecuador
What is the prosperity gospel?
The belief that faith guarantees health and wealth.
How has technology changed missions work?
Through digital Bibles, media, and online evangelism, people can access the Truth who were not able to previously.
Where did Paul usually begin his missionary work when entering a new city?
What connection do karma and reincarnation have to salvation in Hinduism?
The better you are the higher you move up until you eventually reach Moksha ("heaven").
Why did many missionaries focus on education and medicine in Muslim regions?
These were accepted ways to serve and build trust where evangelism was restricted.
How did Lillian Trasher demonstrate radical trust in God’s provision?
She relied entirely on prayer to care for orphans without fundraising.
Who was Olaudah Equiano, and why is his testimony important?
A formerly enslaved African Christian who exposed Christian hypocrisy.
Went to live among the Waodani and minister to them.
What is the purpose of an e-meter?
Detects engrams (trauma) needing to be healed in order to reach heaven.
What is tentmaking, and why is it used today?
Using a job to gain access to restricted mission fields.
What is the difference between a Christian who shares the Gospel (evangelizes) and a missionary?
A missionary goes outside of their geographical/cultural context to share the Gospel with a different people group.
Which missionary translated the Bible into Burmese?
Adoniram Judson
What is a bridge to sharing the Gospel with someone from a Muslim worldview?
Belief in one God, respect for Jesus, respect for the Scriptures
What makes the Africa Inland Mission, which is still around today, different from other missions in Africa?
Rather than church planting, they partner with already established churches in Africa to train/equip their leaders for missions.
Why was literacy such a powerful tool for enslaved believers?
It gave access to Scripture and messages of freedom.
How did the worldview of the Waodani change because of the missionaries?
They stopped revenge killings and became peaceful. Many chose to follow Jesus.
Name one test used to determine if a belief is in line with the Gospel
Authority Test (scripture)
God Test
Jesus Test
Salvation Test
Where is Christianity growing fastest today?
Africa, Latin America, and parts of Asia.