CP Broch 2011 Multiple:GenCourse 2011-03

Course Registration
Course Overview
Name __________________________________
This six week course presents
contemporary perspectives on
cross cultural ministry. Participants
will find it highly relevant for
reaching people in ethnic groups
from our neighborhoods to the
nations. It will impact your understanding about ministry and your
part in the Great Commission!
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Phone (evening) _________________________
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Email addresses will not be shared with any other organization or individual.
Home Church ___________________________
If you are an alumnus of previous World
Encounter cross cultural courses you may
attend any of the classes free.
Previous location: ________________________
Date: __________________________________
A six week course offered one night a week.
Evening classes are conducted 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Course Location
 Hosanna! Lutheran Church, Lakeville, MN
Mondays • Starting April 11, 2011
Registration
 $70 early registration if postmarked by
March 15th.
 $85 if postmarked after March 15th.
With limited reading and a highly
interactive approach, this course
is designed with busy individuals
in mind. It is for people who
desire new understanding and
perspectives on ministry in our
increasingly diverse world.
Take this opportunity to make a
dynamic investment in His Great
Commission!
Make check payable to: World Encounter
Mail this form with your registration fee to:
World Encounter
2598 Rice Street
St. Paul, MN 55113
Or you can register and pay online at:
www.worldencounter.org
Course Reader and location details will be
mailed prior to the beginning of the course.
Contemporary
Perspectives on
Cross Cultural
Ministry
2598 Rice Street
St. Paul, MN 55113
Phone: 651.484.3010
missions@worldencounter.org
www.worldencounter.org
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Discover
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Six Week Course
Starting April 11, 2011
Presented by World Encounter
Hosted at Hosanna!
Lakeville, MN
Course Objectives
Syllabus
Explore leading edge issues in missions.
This course is for everyone wanting to
grow in their understanding of the
world Christian movement (missions)
and their strategic place in His plan.
Biblical Underpinnings
Understanding God’s ONE Story
• The Living God is a Missionary God
• The Power of the Story
• The Bible — ONE Story
Be challenged and encouraged as you
meet the unlikely people and witness
the surprising events God has used
throughout history in the unstoppable
spread of the Gospel. You may never
read your Bible the same way again!
Historical Perspective
His-Story from “His” Perspective
• How do History and God’s Story
Interact?
• Five Epochs of Mission History
Give God a fresh chance to grip your
heart and mind with the things so close
to His own. Make plans for your life
that fit His strategic vision for the world!
• Discover your purpose in light of
“God’s purpose” for the church.
• Introduce God’s people in this generation to His work in the world.
• Understand God’s intent for the
“nations” from a Biblical perspective.
• Learn about the impact of cross cultural dynamics in ministry.
• Understand the concept and significance of “unreached people groups”
in contemporary missions strategy.
• Encourage individuals in pursuit of
missions and cross cultural ministry.
Course presented by WORLD ENCOUNTER
Strategic Concerns
God’s Story for This Generation
• What Now? — What’s Next?
• Essential Strategies for Extending
the Kingdom
• Five Major Blocks of Unreached
Peoples
Cross Cultural Challenges
Can We “Communicate” the Story?
• Reaching ALL Peoples
• Understanding Cultures
• What Barriers Must be Crossed?
Community Development
Reaching the Least — the Last — the Lost
• “Compassion in Action”
• Serving the Poor as His Witness
Kingdom Collaboration
Dynamics of Cross Cultural Partnerships
• Telling the Story Together
• Tough Questions — Challenging
Choices
Six Week Course • One Night a Week
Practical Matters
Why it’s Unique
• This course provides a blend of
thought-provoking speakers, seasoned field workers, and experienced
cross cultural experts from across
the Twin Cities area.
Cost
• Registration Fee: $85
Early Registration: $70 if postmarked by March 15th.
(Course reader included in registration)
Host Site
Classes conducted 6:30–9:00 PM
• Hosanna! Lutheran, Lakeville, MN
(Starting April 11, 2011)
For Information and Registration
• Contact: World Encounter
2598 Rice Street
St. Paul, MN 55113
Phone: 651.484.3010
missions@worldencounter.org
Or register and pay online at:
www.worldencounter.org
Hosted and Co-sponsored by Hosanna! Lutheran Church
Lakeville, MN