The Missions department has established four outcomes to address the world’s condition for every student who pursues a Missions degree, Missions Bi-Vocational degree or Missions minor.

These outcomes are designed to address the world’s condition regarding Christian faith. Statistics reveal that in the last 100 years of Western civilization (1910-2010), there are 15.9% fewer people claiming Christianity in Western Europe and 15.1% fewer in the United States. Not only is this the claim, but also Western Europe has officially moved toward a secular society by forcing its Christian heritage to the perimeter. The same is happening in North America. Also, Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world: 1910-12.6% – 2012-24.1% vs. Christianity: 1910-34.8% – 2012-31.2%.

Each Missions graduate will be able to:

Articulate a Trinitarian-monotheism from all other understandings of the divine.  In this day and age of post-modern polytheism the dominant belief is a Unitarian-monotheism at the expense of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Mission students will learn to discriminate from all other World religions and belief systems through research, writing, visitation and interview.

Distinguish between the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of this World. Students will be immersed in the gospel teachings of Jesus Christ who spoke of the redemptive work of establishing God’s kingdom here. The nature of Christian discipleship requires an understanding of the two kingdoms in conflict.

Demonstrate the ability to apply and teach Sacred Scripture old and new. Moving from an old covenant narrative into a new covenant paradigm is essential in the transfer from the kingdom of this world into the Kingdom of God. Applying the truth revealed in Scripture opens the door to teaching moments.

Embrace the work of God in the Cultural and Kingdom other. Embracing the work of God includes the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual components of every human being in every nation. Cross-cultural practicums and internships designed to join the work of God in a particular area are essential for both Mission majors and minors.