Globalization as a model for contemporary missions : a case study of Operation Mobilization / by David Hicks.

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Ministry Perspective Project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts, Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions, Columbia, South Carolina, 1992.

Bibliography: leaves 149-153.

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I. Introduction

Background -- Purpose -- Contribution to be Made -- Approach.

II. Understanding Globalization

Types of Internationalization -- Beyond Internationalization -- Characteristics of Globalization -- Problems of Globalization.

III. Biblical Rationale for Globalization: Promise of Things to Come

Universality of God's Plan -- Nature of the Church -- Commission Given to the Whole Church -- Biblical Basis for Mission Agencies -- Agencies Reflect the Church's Nature.

IV. Development of OM's Globalization

Beginnings and Early Development -- Mexico -- Europe -- Middle East and India -- Ships and Beyond.

V. Extent of OM's Globalization

National Diversity -- Global Deployment of Workers -- Diversified Financial Base -- Multinational Leadership.

Virgin Islands Effects of OM's Globalization: Building Mission Infrastructure

Challenging Pastors and Churches -- Inspiring New Structures -- Giving Workers Exposure and Training -- Disseminating Information -- Raising Financial Support.

Virgin IslandsI. Some Causes of OM's Globalization

The Whole Church's Responsibility -- Equal Esteem -- Expend Extra Effort.

Virgin IslandsII. Principle 1: The Whole Church's Repsonsibility

Commitment to the Church -- Bridging Denominational Frontiers -- Urgent Global Vision -- Corporate Worship and Intercession -- Rapid Lay Deployment.

IX. Principle 2: Esteem All Workers As Equals

Growth Climate -- Multiracial Affirmation -- Teams and Community -- Equalizing Financial Structures.

X. Principle 3: Expend Extra Effort

Indigenous Leadership -- European Centered/Field Led -- The Ship Ministry.

XI. Conclusion and Recommendations for the Future

Appendix

Memorandum of Agreement Signatories -- 25 Students in Love with Jesus Christ -- Seven Major Emphases of Operation Mobilization -- A Special Report on What God is Doing in OM India.

List of Illustrations

Types of Internationalization Continuum -- Timeline of OM's Development -- Regional Origins of the 2000 Adult OMers -- Adult Male OMers from 66 Nations in 1991 -- International Deployment of Workers -- International Sources of Finances -- Mission Founders Influenced by OM -- Short-Term Missions with Long-Term Results -- International Financial System -- Continuum of Community of Living and Goods -- OM Field and International Leaders, 1971 -- OM Current Organizational Chart.