NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY
Graduate School of Christian Ministry
DM 7000 – Evangelism and Missions
William E. Cashion, D.Min in Missiology
Professor of Missions and Evangelism
I. Course Description:
A study of the theoretical and foundational issues of evangelism and missions with
specific focus on their relevance to the practice of these disciplines. Topics defined and
examined include current, critical issues facing the church. Also an advanced study of the
contextual examination of the biblical and theological basis and nature of evangelism and
missions. Attention will be given to the biblical critique of contemporary methodologies.
(4 hours)
II. Co-requisite Course:
This course is a co-requisite with DM 7001 – Applied Ministry Experience in
Evangelism and Missions (2 hours)
III. Course Objectives:
The student who successfully completes this course will be able to:
A. Describe biblical, theological, and practical aspects related to the practice and
fulfillment of the Great Commission in the 21st century.
B. Identify and describe current theological and practical issues and trends in evangelism
and missions.
C. Discuss contextualization as a critical aspect of evangelism and missions.
D. Evaluate contemporary methodologies in evangelism and missions from a biblical
perspective.
E. Demonstrate effective communication skills required in ministry today.
IV. Course Texts:
Required Texts: All students must read the required books.
 Pocock, Michael, Gailyn Van Rheenen and Douglas McConnell. The Changing
Face of World Missions: Engaging Contemporary Issues and Trends. Grand
Rapids: Baker Academic, 2005, pp. 432
 Reid, Alvin. Evangelism Handbook: Biblical, Spiritual, Intentional, Missional.
Nashville: B & H Publishing Group, 2009, pp. 460
Additional Reading: Students should complete a total of 2,000 pages of reading,
including the two required texts, by the beginning of the seminar. This total should
include at least one text from each of the following categories.
Read at Least One of the Following:
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Carson, D.A., Ed. Telling the Truth: Evangelizing Postmoderns. Grand Rapids:
Zondervan, 2000. pp. 416
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Dawson, Scott, Ed. The Complete Evangelism Guidebook. Grand Rapids: Baker
Books, 2006. pp. 400
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Dickson, John. The Best Kept Secret of Christian Mission: Promoting the Gospel
with More Than Our Lips. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2010. Pp. 256
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Drummond, Lewis A. Reaching Generation Next: Effective Evangelism in
Today's Culture. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2006. Pp. 197
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Gale, Stanley D. Warfare Witness: Contending with Spiritual Opposition in
Everyday Evangelism. Rosshire, Scotland: Christian Focus, 2005. Pp. 224.
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MacArthur, John. MacArthur Pastor's Library - Evangelism: How to Share the
Gospel Faithfully. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2011. Pp. 384
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Mittleberg, Mark. Becoming a Contagious Church: Increasing Your Church’s
Evangelistic Temperature. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2007. Pp. 224
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Payne, J.D. Evangelism: A Biblical Response to Today's Questions. Colorado
Springs: Biblica Publishing, 2011. Pp. 188
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Wells, David F. The Courage To Be Protestant. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2008.
Pp. 240
Read at Least One of the Following:
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Allen, Roland. Missionary Methods: St. Paul's or Ours; A Study of the Church in
the Four Provinces. Eastford, CT: Martino Fine Books, 2011. Pp. 260
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Drane, John. After McDonaldization: Mission, Ministry, and Christian
Discipleship in an Age of Uncertainty. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2008, pp.
192
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Elmer, Duane. Cross-Cultural Servanthood: Serving the World in Christlike
Humility. Downers Grove: IVP, 2006. Pp. 216
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Escobar, Samuel. The New Global Mission: The Gospel From Everywhere to
Everyone. Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2003. Pp. 192
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Hesselgrave, David J. and Ed Stetzer. MissionShift: Global Mission Issues in the
Third Millennium. Nashville: B&H Academic, 2010. Pp. 320
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Hesselgrave, David J. Paradigms in Conflict: Ten Questions in Christian
Missions Today. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 2005. Pp. 384.
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Hiebert, Paul G. The Gospel in Human Contexts: Anthropological Explorations
for Contemporary Missions. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2009. Pp. 226
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Horton, Michael. The Gospel Commission: Recovering God's Strategy for Making
Disciples. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2011. Pp. 320
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Ott, Craig and Harold Netland, eds. Globalizing Theology: Belief and Practice in
an Era of World Christianity. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2006. Pp. 384
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Sills, David. Reaching and Teaching: A Call to Great Commission Obedience.
Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2010. Pp. 256
Read at Least One of the Following:
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Ashford, Bruce Riley. Theology and Practice of Mission: God, the Church, and
the Nations. Nashville: B&H Academic, 2011. Pp. 352
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Coleman, Doug. A Theological Analysis of the Insider Movement Paradigm from
Four Perspectives: Theology of Religions, Revelation, Soteriology and
Ecclesiology. Pasadena: William Carey International University Press, 2011. Pp.
360
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Drummond, Lewis. The Word of the Cross: A Contemporary Theology of
Evangelism. Nashville: Broadman, 2000. Pp. 388
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Root, Jerry, Stan Guthrie and Lyle Dorsett. The Sacrament of Evangelism.
Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2011. Pp. 208
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Tennent, Timothy C. Theology in the Context of World Christianity: How the
Global Church is Influencing the Way We Think and Discuss Theology. Grand
Rapids: Zondervan, 2007, pp. 304
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Thiessen, Elmer. The Ethics of Evangelism. Downers Grove: IVP Academic,
2011. Pp. 288
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Christopher, J.H. Wright. The Mission of God's People: A Biblical Theology of
the Church's Mission. Grand Rapids: Zondervan / 2010. Pp. 304
V. Course Requirements:
Pre-seminar Assignments:
1. In Evangelism Handbook, Alvin Reid discusses central doctrines and issues that must be
included in a theology of evangelism (131-147). Read the Book of Acts thoroughly and
in a five page paper develop a theology of evangelism from it that gives attention to the
doctrines and issues discussed by Reid. Be sure to cite scripture references from Acts to
support each doctrine and/or issue included.
2. Select one of the books that are included on the additional reading list and write a fivepage critical review following guidelines to be given later. Contact Dr. Cashion
(william.cashion@ngu.edu) with your choice of a book as only one student may review
a book. East student will present a 10-minute report on their book.
3. Prepare a 15 page paper on one of the topics listed below. Formatting guidelines will be
given later. Each student should come prepared to make a 20-minute presentation
including a one-page handout outlining the main ideas of the presentation. Contact Dr.
Cashion (william.cashion@ngu.edu) to give him your top two choices. He will notify you
which topic has been assigned to you.
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Five Contemporary Trends in Global Missions
A Biblical Analysis of the Insider Movement
Overview of the Methodology of Effective Evangelistic Churches
Globalization and Implications for Evangelism/Missions
An Evaluation of the Short-term Mission Movement at Home and Abroad
Evangelism and Missions in a Post-Modern World
Pluralism and Its Impact on Evangelism and Missions
The Impact of Evangelism on Community Transformation
An Analysis of Popular Personal Evangelism Training Programs
The Challenge of Multiculturalism to Evangelism
The Ethics of Evangelism
Theology of Evangelism
A Close Look at Conversion
The Urgency of the Gospel – What About Those Who Have Never Heard?
Contextualization – How Important is it to 21st Century Missions and Evangelism?
A Review of Spiritual Warfare Strategies in Missions and Evangelism
Evangelism in a World of Expanding Technology
Biblical Principles for Christian Witness in a Pagan Society
The Top Priority of the Church – Worship or Evangelism?
Evangelism in the Book of Acts
Women in Mission
Sports Evangelism as a Domestic and International Missions Strategy
Ministry/Evangelism: Meeting Needs and Sharing Christ
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An Analysis of the Missional Church Movement
Effective Evangelism to Cult Members
Biblical Models of Evangelism
4. Reflection Paper: Write a five page reflection paper on a missionary from the list below.
At least three biographical sources should be consulted and noted. Contact Dr. Cashion
with your choice of missionary as each student will review different ones. The paper
should address the following questions:
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What was the primary contribution to missions made by the person studied?
What insights have I gained from my research that can be helpful in today's expansion of
the Gospel throughout the world?
What lessons can I draw from my research that can impact my own life now and in the
future?
Missionaries: Gladys Aylward, William Booth, David Brainerd, William Carey, Amy Carmichael,
C.L. Culpepper, Alexander Duff, Jim Elliot, Jonathan Goforth, E. Stanley Jones, Adnoniram
Judson, David Livingston, Henry Martyn, Robert Moffat, Lottie Moon, George Mueller, John
Paton, Albert Schweitzer, Sadhu Sundar Singh, Mary Slessor, C.T. Studd, Hudson Taylor, William
Cameron Townsend, John Wesley
In-class Assignments:
Be prepared to participate in-class discussion and be ready to make your presentation following
the schedule provided in “Course Content.”
VI. Grading
Points
200
200
400
100
100
Theology of Evangelism Paper
Book Review and Presentation
Research Paper and Presentation
Reflection Paper
Final Exam
Total Points
Grade Scale
Grading Scale for this Course:
91 to 100
81 to 90
71 to 80
61 to 70
60 or Below
A
B
C
D
F
1000
V. Classroom Etiquette
Cell phones, smart phones, and other email devices should be turned off during class
(not on vibrate). Students are asked not to take calls during class or leave class to take
a call. Calls should be returned only during breaks. It disrupts class when students
leave to take messages and is disrespectful to other members and the instructor.
When wireless internet access is available, students should not use their computers to
surf the internet or check email during class. This can be highly distracting to the
class process. Internet searches should only be conducted as part of the class
discussion or process.
Business casual is the appropriate dress for class.