Chapter 12 Flashcards
- Describe the procedure for becoming an appointed U.S. missionary.
Applicants, who have been credentialed by their district, complete an application and then go through a prescreening and approval process. They undergo psychological evaluations, a background check, and a credit check. Then they are invited to attend Candidate Orientation and have a final interview. If they are approved, they become candidates and start the itineration process. Full appointment is given after all funds have been raised.
- List the seven ministries that comprise Assemblies of God U.S. Missions.
Chaplaincy Ministries; Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, U.S.A.; Intercultural Ministries; Missionary Church Planters and Developers; Teen Challenge, U.S.A.; U.S. Mission America Placement Service; and Youth Alive
- What is the mission of the AGUSM Chaplaincy? Where do chaplains minister?
Chaplains serving in Assemblies of God U.S. Missions take the gospel to all people in specialized settings. They minister in hospitals, prisons, military bases, airports, racetracks, rodeos, bike rallies, battlefields, and businesses.
- Where does Chi Alpha get its name?
Chi Alpha takes its name from the Greek christou apostoloi, “Christ’s sent ones.”
- What is Chi Alpha’s goal?
Chi Alpha’s goal is to fulfill the Great Commission on America’s secular colleges and university campuses.
- Why is it necessary to have an intercultural ministries program in AGUSM?
America is ethnically diverse with more than 36 million foreign-born people residing within its borders.
- What kind of relationship do missionary church planters have with districts, churches, and individuals?
They maintain long-term partnerships with districts, churches, and individuals when they plant churches within their communities.
- What do missionary church developers do?
They assist churches, pastors, and districts in developing and discipling leaders. They revitalize and plant churches; they minister to people of a particular demographic: children, single mothers, senior citizens, residents of rural and urban communities, and more.
- What is the key to Teen Challenge’s success with people and life-controlling problems?
Teen Challenge teaches that a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is the key to victory over substance abuse and life-controlling problems.
- What is the purpose of U.S. MAPS?
In its work toward fulfilling the Great Commission, this ministry provides opportunities for laypeople to assist Teen Challenge centers, AG colleges, and missionaries throughout the nation.
- What does Youth Alive challenge students to do in their schools?
Youth Alive challenges students to adopt a personal plan of action for their faith and establish and assist ongoing campus ministry for every student at every school through its strategy of prayer, student empowerment, student networking, and outreach.
- What gave the Assemblies of God leaders the confidence to commit the Movement to the “greatest evangelism that the world has ever seen”?
They believed Christ meant what He said: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel” (Mark 16:15). They were confident that the task could be done through the power of the Holy Spirit. From the beginning, the Assemblies of God has followed this vision.
- What is the main purpose of the AGWM? What is its mission?
The main purpose is to fulfill the Great Commission. Its mission is based on reaching, planting, training, and touching.
- List the categories of AGWM missionaries.
MAPS Volunteer, Cross-Cultural Internships, Missionary Associate, Short-Term Minister Abroad, Short-Term Teams, Career Missionary Associate, Special Assignment, Specialized Service, Appointed Special, and Appointed General
- How does the Appointed Special category differ from that of the Appointed General?
Missionaries in both categories have lifetime calls, but Appointed Special missionaries use their specialized skills to fill a specific vocational role on the mission field.
