Chapter 10 Flashcards
- Why did Pentecostal missiology develop slowly?
The focus on action left little time for strategizing. Bible institute training did not encourage research or writing about missions principles. The emphasis was on the practical rather than the intellectual.
- What did J. Philip Hogan believe was the greatest contribution to a national ministry? Why did he consider it to be the heart of modern missions?
He believed training national workers to be the greatest contribution. He called it the heart (or center) of modern mission because it advanced the indigenous church.
- Explain the advantages of missionary itineration.
Missionaries promoted missions on their itineration. Local churches could hear first hand reports from the field. Itineration developed strong relationships between the churches and the missionary. It not only prompted financial support but prayer support as well.
- How did the events of the communist takeover of China shape Hogan’s missionary ideas?
He was impressed at the willingness of youth to die for a political cause. He realized that preaching the gospel was going to cost something-a life-long dedication and sacrifice
- What changes were made in the FMD to bring it more in line with other departments?
The title for director was changed to executive director of foreign missions and a new position was created to assist him.
- What were the responsibilities of the field secretaries (regional directors)?
They promoted missions in the U.S., had oversight of missionaries in the region, and represented the Assemblies of God to other organizations.
- How did the FMD promote missions?
FMD promoted missions through the Promotions Division, articles in the Pentecostal Evangel, missions publications, missionary conventions, itinerating missionaries, and General Council.
- Compare the missionaries of the 1960s with those in the beginning years.
The missionaries of the 1960s had better formal missionary training, understood the value of teamwork, and were committed to building indigenous churches. Both pioneers and 1960s missionaries were dedicated to preaching the gospel.
- What were the goals set for Global Conquest?
There were three goals: (1) Increased literature production, (2) training of national workers, and (3) evangelism in population centers.
- Why did Hogan emphasize the missionary heritage to young people?
He hoped that the Heroes of the Conquest (stories of pioneer missionaries) would inspire young people to dedicate their lives as the pioneers had done.
- Why was missions education at the local church level important?
Most of the support for missionaries came from the grass-roots level. The goal of the Promotions Division was to inspire and inform members of local churches about missions.
- What is the Faith Promise Plan?
Adults and children agreed to regularly give a certain amount to the church missions program. The promise is between the individual and God. No reminders or statements are sent from the church.
- What was the major focus for Global Conquest?
It targeted large cities and population centers.
- Who were the most successful evangelists? Why were they successful?
Generally national evangelists were more successful. They had a cultural and linguistic advantage over Americans.
- What was the key to successful evangelistic campaigns?
The key to successful campaigns was the follow-up work done after the meetings were over. National workers and missionaries spent hundreds of hours contacting new converts.
