The past contributions and future role of parachurch organizations in youth evangelism in Singapore /by Augustine Tan.
- 1990.
- ii, 151 leaves ; 29 cm.
Typescript. 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, 1990. Bibliography: leaves 145-151. 1. Singapore 2. Survey of Singapore's Church History 3. Survey of Youth Para-Local Church Organizations 4. Contributions of Youth Para-Local Church Organizations 5. Conflicts and Solutions 6. Future Role of Para-Local Church Organizations Appendixes List of Tables
History -- Social and Cultural Background -- Political Background. Pre-Raffles Period -- The Pioneering Years: 1819-1840 -- The Years of Opportunities: 1840-1900 -- The Years of Growth: 1901-1950 -- The Churches Post-War Surge: 1949-1964 -- Years of Evangelistic Fervor and Spiritual Revival: 1965-1988. Singapore Youth for Christ -- Inter-School Christian Fellowship -- Campus Crusade for Christ -- Youth with a Mission -- Teen Challenge -- The Naveteens. Evangelism Defined -- PLCOs' Evangelistic Ministries -- Evangelistic Programs for the Christian Community -- Resources to the Churches -- Evangelistic and Discipleship Tools -- Discipleship Training -- Conclusion. Biblical Legitimacy of PLCOs -- Divided Loyalties -- Clash of Activites -- Conflicts Between PLCOs -- Suggestions for Fostering a Harmonious Relationship. Reasons for PLCO's Continued Existence -- Future Roles of PLCOs -- Conclusion. Categories of Youth in Singapore -- Sample Training Program -- Surveys. Areas of Growth for PLCO Alumni -- PLCO Members' Involvement in Church -- Survey of Youth Groups Among 80 Churches.
Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions.--Ministry Perspective Project.