The CWMC was pioneered in the Philippines by Living Springs International. It uses materials from the renowned “Perspectives on the World Christian Movement,” and Dr. Jonathan Lewis’ three volume, “World Mission” book. The CWMC was designed initially for use in the Philippines. Since 1994, when the first edition was produced, more than 6000 Filipinos have undertaken the course. It has been a major tool that has helped to inspire, educate and mobilize the Filipino Church into World Christian Mission. The Filipino Church today is one of the top ten missionary sending countries in the world!

Over recent years the CWMC has found enthusiastic acceptance in many other countries. It is now being conducted in countries throughout Asia, Africa, Europe and Australasia.

THE MAIN COMPONENTS

¨ A prayer guide booklet has been produced that provides information on the world’s major unreached peoples.

¨ A lecture introduction, using multi-media, provides a helpful lesson overview.

¨ Group interaction is one of the many highlights of the course and provides a dynamic learning environment.

¨ Short teaching and inspirational videos, by some of today’s leading mission experts, supplement the readings.

¨ Interactive cross-cultural activities, that press home the importance of culture and worship, are an unforgettable experience.

¨ Readings for each session involve about sixteen pages of easy and manageable articles, written by leading authorities on history, theology and missions. Worksheets are given to reinforce the key points in each chapter.

THE FORMATS

Because the CWMC was designed for local church use, it can be conducted using a number of formats. Popular formats are as follows:

1. One evening per week, over eight weeks – this requires approximately 2 hours of classroom time each meeting. On the ninth week, it will climax with an impactful full day programme to integrate and consolidate all learning.

2. A one week full-time intensive course.

Other formats can be considered but must first be cleared by the Course Director.

THE CONTENT

Biblical

1. God’s Purpose and Plan

We will discover from the Bible, that Mission lies at the center of all God’s concern.

¨ God – The Bible is the story of His Glory

¨ God’s Purpose – To re-conquer His usurped kingdom and reconcile the nations to himself

¨ God’s Plan – To engage His chosen people in His worldwide mission of mercy.

2. Israel, The Covenant People

We will study God’s dealing with the nation of Israel in His desire to fulfill His purposes through them.

¨ Israel’s Obligation – To bless and be God’s priests to the nations of the world.

¨ Israel’s Opportunity – God did everything for their fruitfulness and success.

¨ Israel’s Response – On the whole negative, but God still outworked much of His missionary purpose through them.

3. The Messiah, the Message & the Messengers

We will see that God’s concern for all nations is still His central purpose as we move into the New Testament.

¨ Jesus, Messiah for all people – Jesus, ministered to both Jews and Gentiles.

¨ A Message for all Peoples – Jesus’ preaching on the kingdom was for both Jew and Gentile.

¨ Messengers for all Peoples – The advance of the Church into intentional missions after Pentecost.

Historical

4. Expansion of the World Christian Movement

We trace the advance of Christianity from its beginning to the present day.

¨ The five periods of mission history since Christ.

¨ The three ears of modern missions

¨ The Final Thrust

Strategic

5. Mission Strategy

We consider the place, value and nature of strategy in world Christian mission.

¨ The value of strategy in mission, combined with prayer and power.

¨ Church planting, people movements and church planting movements.

¨ Local churches and mission agencies

6. The Task Remaining

We look at the mission task remaining, who and where the majority of the un-reached are, and what methods should be used to reach them.

¨ The nations and cross-cultural evangelism – understanding mission terms and the priority in mission.

¨ The major blocs of unreached peoples.

¨ Modern strategies and approaches in missions today.

7. World Christian Teamwork

We look at the variety of exciting ways the whole Church can and must get involved in accomplishing strategic world mission.

¨ Teaming Up with God – Becoming a World Christian and finding our role.

¨ Teaming Up Locally – Active local church involvement in missions.

¨ Teaming Up Globally – Partnership worldwide to fulfill the Great Commission.

8. Integration

We will discuss how to go from catching the vision to keeping and obeying the vision. We will work on personal steps to take after the CWMC.

Cultural

9. Cross-Cultural Considerations

We address issues, in this chapter, on successful identification and other aspects of cross-cultural communication. We also look at aspects of church contextualization and its implications for missionary work.

THE STRUCTURE

Conducted by WORLD OUTREACH

In Singapore the CWMC is conducted under the covering of World Outreach, a missionary agency

with missionaries serving God around the world. “I recommend the CWMC to all agencies, church leaders, local churches and anyone who seeks an understanding of the purpose of God and one’s role in it.”

John Elliott

International Director, World Outreach

Endorsed by SINGAPORE CENTRE FOR EVANGELISM & MISSION (SCEM)

“I have personally conducted this course and recognize its effectiveness in helping Christians understanding God’s heart for mission and seeing their roles in it. We want to endorse and partner with World Outreach in promoting the CWMC as a missions mobilising programme for the churches in Singapore.”

André De Wine

Executive Director, SCEM

The Team of Facilitators

The CWMC is conducted by a team of facilitators led by Mr. Ken Chua, the Acting Director of World Outreach Singapore and the National Director for CWMC (Singapore). All facilitators are alumni of the course and have been trained and equipped to conduct this programme. The facilitators are people from different backgrounds and professions who have caught God’s heart for the nations. The vision of the facilitators is to see Christians being mobilized for world evangelism.

Ken Chua

National Director, CWMC (Singapore)

WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY:

“I have been in the ministry for 32 years and a missionary for 18 years. This course is one of the best I have come across.”

~ Charles Dewing, U.S. Missionary

“This course has inspired my awareness of the importance of the Great Commission. It helped me to change my view of our church, from a mission field to a mission force.”

~ Pastor Mar Navarro, President, CFGM

“Understanding God’s heart beat for mission has given me a greater love for Him, compassion for the lost, zeal in service and power in prayer.”

~ Evelyn Goh, Financial Consultant

“The CWMC has helped us to deepen the missions interest of our members. The interactive nature of the course provides many opportunities to guide and bring understanding on many mission issues.”

~ Vanaja, Missionary Pastro, Church of Our Saviour

“Through the CWMC, I realize every disciple of Christ has a place in Christian mission and each can do his part to bring Christ to all nations. I have found my part and place through the course, and I am now mobilizing others to find their roles too.”

~ David Kok, Accountant

“The Christian faith is far more than “I’m saved and I’m on my way to heaven, period.” God is working out His plan for the whole of humanity and we need to know that plan. The CWMC will give participants a good introduction to God’s big plan. All Christians should attend this course.”

~ Canon Kuan Kim Seng, Director of Missions, Diocese of Singapore

“This course has enlightened me on how I can integrate missions into my life. I find it very comprehensive and practical. It teaches all the essential know-how of missions.”

~ Elaine Yap, Tour coordinator & Organizer for short term mission trips

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CWMC?

You may register online through email to registration@cwmcsingapore.org .

Please provide these information when you email your registration:

1. Names of all registrants

2. The churches that the registrants attend

3. Email addresses and telephone numbers of all registrants

COMING CWMC

DATES / TIME: Wednesday evening (7.30pm to 9.30pm):

15/3/2006

22/3/2006

29/3/2006

05/4/2006

12/4/2006

19/4/2006

26/4/2006

3/5/2006

Saturday (8.30am to 6pm)

13/5/2006

PLACE:                       Hakka Methodist Church
                                      No 1-B, Evelyn Road,
                                      Singapore 309298

FEES: $60

For Enquiries please email to enquiries@cwmcsingapore.org

CONDENSED WORLD MISSION COURSE (CWMC)

THE HISTORY