The Unprecedented Educational Challenge: “… Make Disciples of all Nations …”

Abstract

This article summons Christian Educators to personally engage in Jesus' worldwide discipling enterprise - “teaching them to observe all things I have commanded you.” The interactive dance of Missions and Christian Education is underscored through a CE lens by way of personal mission experiences, practical advice, specific links to electronic resources, and “lessons learned” by this world-traveling Christian educator. This provocative overview stands as a fitting capstone to this Special Issue.

Keywords

The Great Commission integrated missionary training practical theology needs assessment curriculum design principles of effective teaching and learning Christian educator networking

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