Evangelism Degree Mission Statement

Our mission is to develop people for effective work in evangelism that is informed by critical engagement with the nature of the gospel, Christian life and thought, and the cultures of the contemporary world. Our model of evangelists is a synthesis of three general areas: effective understanding servants.

They are effective leaders in evangelism in that they . . .

• Can speak from the Scriptures with confidence about the person and work of Jesus Christ and the necessity for all persons having a saving relationship with him;
• Are effective in developing appropriate culturally-sensitive relationships ;
• Can understand and disciple believers from diverse cultures in Christian growth;
• Have effective communication skills for ministry as demonstrated in a field context;
• Have appropriate resource development skills for successful strategic planning and organizational development.
  

They understand the nature of the gospel, Christian life and thought, and cultures of the contemporary world in that they . . .

• Can express thematic appreciation of the biblical theology of evangelism;
• Can interpret Scripture appropriately for ministry;
• Understand historical precedents from differing cultural contexts;
• Know how to study/research varied cultural settings;
• Understand cultural dynamics and the role they play in decision-making;
• Understand the realities of societal revival and awakening;
• Are able to develop articulate and sensitive apologetic approaches.
  

They are servants in that they . . .

• Have developed a philosophy of evangelistic ministry sensitive to the realities of scripture and culture;
• Know how to partner with the local Christian community in its various forms;
• Understand the significance of a disciplined, vital spiritual life as the basis for incarnational ministry;
• Know how to work together with a team in intercultural situations.