TY - GEN AU - Tan,Augustine H.H. TI - The past contributions and future role of parachurch organizations in youth evangelism in Singapore /by Augustine Tan AV - BV4070 .P378 1990 PY - 1990/// KW - Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions KW - Ministry Perspective Project KW - Church work with youth KW - Singapore N1 - 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; 2 ER -