Can you solve this puzzle even if you do not have the book? If not, then use this online PDF of Discovering Missions to find the answers!
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| 3 | British pastor who was a key promoter of world missions in the late 1800s | |
| 6 | Early Church leader who said, "The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church" | |
| 7 | Month in which there is an International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church | |
| 8 | Author of a book titled Marks of a World Christian | |
| 9 | Greek word often translated as "nations" which more properly means "peoples" | |
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| 1 | What the book says needs to happen to global missions giving if the Church wants to respond to the challenge of sending a team of missionaries to each unreached people group | |
| 2 | American pastor whose book, The Purpose-Driven Life, has the challenging statement: "If you want to be like Jesus, you must have a heart for the whole world." | |
| 4 | Something that will be a likely hallmark of future Great Commission efforts | |
| 5 | What 50 million Christians are doing regularly for the unreached peoples of the world | |
-- Howard Culbertson,
Based on material in the book Discovering Missions by Charles Gailey and Howard Culbertson, published by what is now known as The Foundry
"Thank you for making this activity available! I enjoy a good puzzle. I was able to complete them all without too many looks back at the text. These activities ingrain the material into my mind and are quite fun." -- John Miller, Nazarene Bible College student
The world missions movement stands poised to for significant shifts and grasp new opportunities in the near future. As globalization continues to connect diverse cultures and communities, missions will likely use holistic approaches to address pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. Technology will likely play an increasing role. Additionally, there will be a growing reliance on indigenous leadership and contextualized approaches in missions work. That will foster sustainability and empower local communities. Amidst geopolitical uncertainties and cultural complexities, collaboration and partnerships will be essential for maximizing impact and relevance. The future of the world missions movement holds promise for innovation, inclusivity, and transformative change on a global scale.
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