AG History, Chapter 10

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1. How did restorationism affect evangelism?	Restorationism was one cause for the rapid advance of Pentecostalism. The AG believed the gifts of the Spirit had been given to aid the spread of the good news. It also believed that it had a divine destiny to carry the gospel into the world. The signs and wonders had been restored. All ages could be witnesses through the power of the Spirit. In this way, everyone was an evangelist. (Acts 1:8)
2. Why did Pentecostal missiology develop slowly?	The focus on action left little time for strategizing. Bible institute training did not encourage research or writing about missions principles. The emphasis was on the practical rather than the intellectual.
3. What did J. Philip Hogan believe was the greatest contribution to a national ministry? Why did he consider it to be the heart of modern missions?	He believed training national workers to be the greatest contribution. He called it the heart (or center) of modern mission because it advanced the indigenous church.
4. Explain the advantages of missionary itineration.	Missionaries promoted missions on their itineration. Local churches could hear firsthand reports from the field. Itineration developed strong relationships between the churches and the missionary. It not only prompted financial support but prayer support as well.
5. How did the events of the communist takeover of China shape Hogan's missionary ideas?	He was impressed at the willingness of youth to die for a political cause. He realized that preaching the gospel was going to cost something - a lifelong dedication and sacrifice.
6. What changes were made in the FMD to bring it more in line with other departments?	The title for director was changed to executive director of foreign missions and a new position was created to assist him.
7. What were the responsibilities of the field secretaries (regional directors)?	They promoted missions in the US, had oversight of missionaries in the region, and represented the Assemblies of God to other organizations.
8. How did the FMD promote missions?	FMD promoted missions through the Promotions Division, articles in the Pentecostal Evangel, missions publications, missionary conventions, itinerating missionaries, and General Council.
9. Compare the missionaries of the 1960s with those in the beginning years.	The missionaries of the 1960s had better formal missionary training, understood the value of teamwork, and were committed to building indigenous churches. Both pioneers and 1960s missionaries were dedicated to preaching the gospel.
10. Think about your experience with missionaries and missions. Who or what has made the biggest impression on you? Why were you impressed?	Answers will vary.
11. What were the goals set for Global Conquest? (A crash program of world evangelization)	(1) Increased literature production. (2) training of national workers, and (3) evangelism in population centers.
12. Why did Hogan emphasize the missionary heritage to young people?	He hoped that the Heroes of the Conquest (stories of pioneer missionaries) would inspire young people to dedicate their lives as the pioneers had done.
13. Why was missions education at the local church level important?	Most of the support for missionaries came from the grass-roots level. The goal of the Promotions Division was to inspire and inform members of local churches about missions.
14. What is the Faith Promise Plan?	Adults and children agreed to regularly give a certain amount to the church missions program. The promise is between the individual and God. No reminders or statements are sent from the church.
15. What was the major focus for Global Conquest?	It targeted large cities and population centers.
16. Who were the most successful evangelists? Why were they successful?	Generally national evangelists were more successful. They had a cultural and linguistic advantage over Americans.
17. What was the key to successful evangelistic campaigns?	The key to successful campaigns was the follow-up work done after the meetings were over. National workers and missionaries spent hundreds of hours contacting new converts.
18. Summarize the goals for each of the Assemblies of God support agencies.	(1) WMC (Women's Ministries) money and items to make the missionary and family more comfortable: clothes, appliances, household items etc. (2)Men's Fellowship (Men's Ministries) - evangelism literature. (3) STL program of the Christ Ambassadors (National Youth Ministries) - Speed the Light program for providing vehicles which will "enable the missionaries to reach the greatest number of people in the shortest possible time." STL also includes money for printing presses, radio and /TV equipment, even horses and donkeys. (4) BGMC (Coins collected in Buddy Barrels - money for translation and publication of gospel literature - Sunday school materials, tracts, gospel portions, teacher training books, etc. (5) MAPS - lay participation in missionary activities such as construction, medical, secretarial work, and other professional duties. (6) AIM (National Youth Ministries ) - Evangelism outreaches, literature distribution, door-to-door witnessing.
19. Why were boys and girls assigned the financing of the literature program?	There was a great need for literature after WWII. Since the children were the only AG age group without a missions program, BGMC was born.
20. How did the AIM program benefit missions and the AIMers themselves?	The AIMers made a big contribution to missions through their outreach work - witnessing and literature distribution. The AIMers often received a call to full-time foreign missions while on an AIM trip. The program became a source of future missionaries.
21. Describe the purpose of the School of Missions (known now as Missionary Renewal).	The School of Missions (SOM) gave training not available through traditional Bible institutes. It helped to orient new candidates and meet the needs of veterans. Daytime sessions covered Bible studies and current subjects of interest. Evening church services spiritually revived and refreshed the missionaries. The SOM became an effective means of building communication between the Foreign Missions Department and the missionary personnel. The School of Missions fostered a growing sense of family through the years.
22. Did human strategy and planning minimize the leading of the Holy Spirit? Explain your answer.	Answers may vary somewhat. The text states that human strategy and planning are good (even necessary) as long as they are done under the direction of the Holy Spirit and according to His purposes.
23. How did nationalism affect the role of missionaries?	The missionary went from being the overseer to an adviser working within a national church structure.
24. What kind of problems developed over the Global Conquest theme and the International headquarters sign?	In the rise of nationalism, Americans were seen as militaristic and desiring to be in charge of everything. Indigenous national churches wanted to be fully self-governing.
25. Why is flexibility important in missionary work?	As time change, missionaries must change with them. Missionary life becomes more and more complex. Rigidity causes problems for the missionary and those around him or her. As indigenous churches grow, missionary work will change. Nationals will be in charge. A missionary works as an adviser. Missionaries may feel this is a step down. In reality, it is a mutual step of trust.
26. How can donors feel sure that their missionary funds are being properly handled?	The Foreign Missions Department (known now as AG World Missions AGWM) and the IRS require careful accounting of all funds. All offerings are sent to FMD (AGWM.) Receipt and reports maintain the integrity of the program.
27. What options were available to educate missionary children (MKs)?	The options included leaving the children at home in the United States with relatives; home schooling, boarding schools, and local schools on the mission field.
28. What are some of the rules of hospitality among the language/ethnic groups of your area? How could this custom affect the way you witness to them?	Answers will vary according to language/ethnic groups. Possible answers could refer to food, gifts, and length of time spent visiting.

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