The global missions effort is a multi-faceted and theologically deep issue that many (even those inside Christian churches) do not understand at a rudimentary level. Discovering Missions examines Great Commission fulfillment from many angles, focusing on modern cross-cultural mission work and encouraging participation. From volunteerism to prayer, from organizational models to philosophies of mission efforts, the book covers a lot of ground as it presents and outlines a biblical framework for global missionary work.
Readers who use these crossword puzzles will enhance their understanding of the book's content. Though written as a textbook for college and seminary clases, the writing style will connect with anyone.
Can Crossword Puzzles Be Effective Educational Tools?
Responses From Educators
“Crossword puzzles are one example of an activity used to reinforce lecture content and increase student participation in a creative way.” — Felicia A. Smith, “Games for Teaching Information Literacy Skills,” Library Philosophy and Practice, 2007
“Crossword puzzles, types of grid games, are known to expand the vocabulary, stimulate the mind, and help to develop several skills related to the acquisition [of terminology].” — Ángel Abuelo, Cristina Castillo & Stephen A. May, “Usefulness of Crossword Puzzles in Helping First-Year BVSc Students Learn Veterinary Terminology,” Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 2016
“This [crossword-solving] approach offers a pleasing learning atmosphere plus an interactive scientific environment for classroom learning.” — Peyman Zamani et al., “The Use of Crossword Puzzles as an Educational Tool,” Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism, 2021
“The use of crossword puzzles helps and inspires level A1 students to improve their vocabulary and spelling as well as increases classroom participation.” — A.C.M. Novillo, “Using Crossword Puzzles to Improve English Level One Students’ Spelling Skill,” Ciencia Digital, 2020
“Crossword puzzles are one pedagogical tool that can motivate the students to know factual information and correct spellings, develop healthy skepticism, and encourage logical thinking.” — (Summarizing medical-education literature) in “Effectiveness of Crossword Puzzle as an Adjunct Tool for Active Learning and Critical Thinking in Pharmacology,” 2017
