Missional Christianity

Do you feel called to serve cross-culturally in a pastoral capacity?

Have you felt a call from God to bring the Word to the world as a missionary? Do you want to preach the Word in local church settings in different cultures? Missions – both foreign and domestic – can be a real challenge in today’s changing world. However, it is also exceedingly rewarding! At KMBC, you’ll be equipped with the skills to help you succeed through our Missional Christianity program. If you’re serious about missions, KMBC’s Missional Christianity program is the program for you!

 

Through our Missional Christianity program, you will be provided with the skills to serve your community. Also, you’ll be equipped to serve communities around the world by taking the church outside of the traditional building. To accomplish this, the Missional Christianity program combines our Pastoral Ministries and Cross-Cultural Missions programs. This is to equip you to reach the world for Christ in the setting where God places you.

 

KMBC’s Missional Christianity program will equip you to make the world your mission.

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Sarah Robinson (Fortner), Class of 2013 Presenting on her time of missions in Ireland

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Romanian Children at a church service put on by a KMBC missions team

Missional Christianity Program Overview

Credit Hours

131 Credit Hours

What classes will I study?

In the Missional Christianity program, students will study classes on missions, church administration, and reaching diverse people groups. You’ll be equipped through your classes to lead worship, preaching, and discipleship classes, in a cross-cultural setting.

Check out our class list below to find out the classes you’ll need for the Missional Christianity program:

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This course provides a biblical, historical and practical survey of world missions. Included in the course is a focus on the importance and role of the sending church in global evangelization.
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The development of skills in the standard method of conducting and participating in business meetings is the focus of this course. Robert’s Rules of Order is the guidebook employed.
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This course provides an introduction to the biblical principles and practices of evangelism and discipleship and their applications to contemporary life.
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An introduction to terminology, methods, and tools of apologetics.
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Principles and Methods of Teaching
This course focuses on basic teaching principles and basic instructional methods with the aim of creating an effective lesson plan, and explores and incorporates the teaching methods of Jesus.
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Principles and Methods of Spiritual Formation
This course focuses on basic teaching principles and basic instructional methods with the aim of creating an effective lesson plan, and explores and incorporates the teaching methods of Jesus.
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The course deals issues from the call to missions, the candidate’s preparation, acceptance, and assignment. The student will gain insight into missionary life both on and off the field and some understanding of the principles which are foundational for success in cross-cultural ministry today.
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A general overview of the art and craft of preaching. Attention is given to the preacher, study helps, and sermon development.
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This course examines the biblical roots, historical development, theological meanings, and contemporary applications of worship. Emphasis is placed on leadership of public worship and the sacraments.
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This course is a practical study of the spiritual, intellectual, social, and professional life of the Christian ministers in relation to their responsibilities and duties as pastor. Emphasis is placed upon the shepherd as a model for pastoral ministries.
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An advanced course in the principles of construction and delivery of sermons.
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Cultural Anthropology
A study of the basic principles of anthropology from a Christian perspective. The course provides a blend of anthropological and missiological concepts with the specific objective of equipping the student for effective communication of the Gospel cross-culturally.
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Cross-Cultural Communication
This course investigates the principles and processes of communicating from one culture to another with a focus on understanding other  peoples and their cultures and on the relevance of the Incarnation as the model for intercultural communication of the gospel. This course will provide a blend of communication, anthropological, and missiological concepts.
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The focus of the course is the preparation and delivery of sermons which are delivered in class in order to foster improvement through  collegial evaluation.
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Christian Counseling
Focuses upon the basic concepts and techniques of Christian counseling. The student will develop broader understanding and a working knowledge of counseling skills in order to help people who have spiritual and life adjustment problems.
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Pastoral Counseling
Focuses upon the basic concepts and techniques of Christian counseling. The student will develop broader understanding and a working knowledge of counseling skills in order to help people who have spiritual and life adjustment problems.
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A study of the leading non-Christian religions with emphasis on their origin, history, doctrines and ethics. The uniqueness of the Christian message is emphasized along with the challenge of communicating that message both abroad and to the pluralistic society at home.
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This course focuses upon the administration in the local church and includes organization, leadership, staff relationship, volunteers, governing boards, short and long term planning, and crisis and time management within the structure of the local church.[/cq_vc_accordion]
Have more questions?
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Ms. Barbara Deaton

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Meet the Missions Department advisor. Ms. Barbara Deaton will be glad to answer any questions you may have regarding the Missional Christianity program. Otherwise, request more information to get in touch with our admissions team.

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