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Foundations of Global Church History

  1. Lesson One
    Why Should We Learn Church History?
    7 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  2. Lesson Two
    To the Ends of the Earth
    6 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    Aliens and Strangers
    6 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    The City of God
    6 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    From Every Tribe and Language
    6 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  6. Lesson Six
    A Different Gospel
    7 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  7. Lesson Seven
    Righteousness from God
    6 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  8. Lesson Eight
    To the Very Ends of the Earth
    6 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  9. Lesson Nine
    From Absolutely Every Tribe and Language
    6 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  10. Lesson Ten
    Aliens and Strangers, Yet Again
    6 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  11. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    2 Activities
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Prayerfully reflect on these questions. Record your thoughts in your journal.

Reflect

Which Christian groups have had an influence or presence in your part of the world? How have the common challenges described in this lesson shaped the churches near you?

Note

Challenges Facing the Church:

  • Geographic distance
  • Hostility from surrounding societies
  • Favorable societies
  • Cultural boundaries
  • Doctrinal disagreements and schisms
This activity supports learning objectives 2 and 3.
  • Explain the common challenges the church has faced over time.
  • Reflect on similarities between these challenges and those you face in your ministry.