PTE 500. Church Growth This course analyzed from a biblical and historical viewpoint how churches growth. Practical implications for the growth of local congregations are spotlighter. This external growth is growth that is observable, measurable and repeatable of local church.

PTE 501. Methods of Church Growth A review of church growth history, principles and methodology. This course will evaluate and research present models of church growth in order to enhance the growth of the church in our present situation.

PTE 502. Introduction to Mission A survey of world mission, the task for which God sends His people into the world. This course includes the evangelists mandate and the cultural mandate and study of cross-cultural communication of the Christian faith.

PTE 503. History of World Mission A survey of history of world mission, include Christian ministry in and to the city from ancient times to the present. Models of urban ministry in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries receive special attention.

PTE 504. Church Planting Biblical practices and principles of church planting. A study of contemporary church planting models. Students will participate directly in starting new ministries as opportunity is provided through a local church. An on-site project will be presented in class.

PTE 605. Leadership and Mentoring in the Local Church. Emphasis on leadership in the local church within the urban context, but with principles usable in other situations. Development of mentoring skills for the equipping of emerging leaders in the local church.

PTE 606. Unreached Peoples. Review of current strategy planning in world evangelism. Special focus on Muslims and Chinese with some attention to the effect of urbanization. Evaluation of personal gifts for missionary vocation.

PTE 607. Cross-cultural Evangelism Issues involved in communicating the gospel across cultural boundaries. The city’s cultural mosaic is examined in the classroom and on the street. Participants face the question of how to relate personally to a new culture and how to develop as a cross-cultural communicator.

PTE 608. Overseas Research in Missions A study of issues involved in presenting the gospel effectively in an overseas missionary area. The study will be carried on in an overseas context, to be selected by the student with the authorization of the instructor. Readings and written assignment to be completed during and after the field trip.

PTE 609. Mission to the City An interpretation of the Christian mission to the urban world emphasizing biblical principles, urban needs and relevant forms of communicating the gospel. Urban societal groupings, ethnicity and their relations to urban church growth.

PTE 610. Urban Analysis and Demographics. Survey of modern urbanization, population growth and the conditions which produce the problems and opportunities for Christian mission in the world~s great cities. Some of the social and political issues related to urban mission are examined. Special attention is given to The World Christian Encyclopedia, edited by David B. Barrett (Oxford, 1982). A basic framework for biblical urban mission is presented.

PTE 711. Urban Church Seminar Critical assessment of issues related to the history, theology and preaching of the North American urban church. Course content varies each semester, allowing students to take the course more than once for credit. Built around peer group discussions under guidance of faculty and urban leaders. Time demands for the course may vary depending on learning experiences involved.

PTE 712. Perspectives on the World Christian Movement Employing numerous speakers and multi-media presentations, this class will seek to educate and enlist the student to the cause of worldwide evangelization. The class is offered in conjunction with the international educational efforts of the U.S. Center for World Mission.

PTE 713. Models of Urban Ministry An examination of models of urban ministry in various cultural, racial, and ethnic communities; a summary of biblical principles for church planting; guest lecturers; on-site visitations; readings, include studying world Mega ten church.

PTE 500. Church Growth.
PTE 501. Methods of Church Growth.
PTE 502. Introduction to Mission.
PTE 503. History of World Mission.
PTE 504. Church Planting.
PTE 503. History of World Mission.
PTE 504. Church Planting.
PTE 605. Leadership and Mentoring in the Local Church.
PTE 606. Unreached Peoples.
PTE 607. Cross-cultural Evangelism.
PTE 608. Overseas Research in Missions.
PTE 609. Mission to the City.
PTE 610. Urban Analysis and Demographics.
PTE 711. Urban Church Seminar.
PTE 712. Perspectives on the World Christian Movement.
PTE 713. Models of Urban Ministry.
PTE 605. Leadership and Mentoring in the Local Church.
PTE 606. Unreached Peoples.
PTE 607. Cross-cultural Evangelism.
PTE 608. Overseas Research in Missions.
PTE 609. Mission to the City.
PTE 610. Urban Analysis and Demographics.
PTE 711. Urban Church Seminar.
PTE 712. Perspectives on the World Christian Movement.
PTE 713. Models of Urban Ministry.