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Biblical Foundations Statement
Mission Statement
World Mission University, an Evangelical educational institution, exists to equip Bible-centered, mission-minded, leaders for the Church and the world.
Institutional Goals
Consistent with this mission statement are goals for imparting to students:
Theological Knowledge |
Biblical Values |
Spiritual Development |
An Understanding of and Commitment to Missions |
Ministry Skills for Laymen and Professional Ministers |
Intellectual Skills |
A more detailed understanding of these goals includes the following:
Theological Knowledge
A deep and broad knowledge of the Bible |
An understanding of a broad range of current and historic Christian thought
including various theological expressions |
An understanding of God¡¯s mission to pan te ethne (all nations) and the place
of each individual Christian in that mission |
Biblical Values
A commitment to be do-ers of the Word, and not hearers only |
Spiritual Development
Passion for spiritual development |
Ongoing maturity in their relationship with God |
A passion for evangelism, missions, and social service |
A deeper understanding of God¡¯s purposes and calling in their own life |
Continuing commitment to serve God in their church, community, and the world |
An Understanding of and Commitment to Missions
Ability and desire to contribute to their local church¡¯s involvement in missions |
Basic knowledge of the theology and history of missions |
Basic knowledge of missionary anthropology and strategy |
Ministry Skills for Laypersons as well as Professional Ministers
Preparation for works of service such as evangelism, discipling, teaching
in a small group context, interpersonal skills, etc. |
A deeper understanding of one¡¯s own gifts, abilities and calling |
Intellectual Skills
An introductory knowledge of a broad field of subjects |
An introductory ability to use scholarly methods of research |
An ability to biblically evaluate various worldviews |
An understanding of the appropriate role of Christians in contemporary society |
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