Nations · Tribes · Families
Building upon and amplifying the foundational message encapsulated in Resource 1 of the covenantal promise to Abraham, of a ‘great nation, blessed to be a blessing to all the families of the earth’, illustrating and demonstrating how the promise has historically been and continues to be fulfilled, in the phenomena of messianic missionary initiatives and movements, across the world.
Contents
Study 1 | All Nations
The Messianic Community is sent towards the nations of the world — a great people, blessed to be a blessing. This missionary expansion flows directly from God's desire to be known by and to bless all nations.
Topics
Harvests
Every nation, people and language
Pre-modern missionary movements
Study 2 | Modern Missionary Frontiers
The modern missionary movement has expanded phenomenally, since its inception in the 18th century. The legacy of the modern missionary movement is encountered worldwide, in multiple ways.
Topics
Historical background
Moravian missionary movement
William Carey
Historical context
Study 3 | Modern Missionary Frontiers
The modern missionary movement has expanded globally, in five distinct historical and strategic eras. These five eras span from the eighteenth century through to the present, twenty-first century.
Topics
First era : Pioneer missionaries
Second era : Pioneer movements
Third era : Geo-political Nations
Fourth era : Ethnic People Groups
Fifth era : Majority World Christianity
Study 4 | Missionary Progress
The historical expansion of missionary Christianity is now global and phenomenal. In the 21st century, this trend is set to continue, particularly amongst the nations and peoples of the Majority World.
Topics
Historical expansion
Missionary distribution
Majority World mission
African mission
Mission resources
