Course Description
Kairos is a nine-session, interactive course on world Christian mission, designed to educate, inspire and challenge Christians to active and meaningful participation. It is ideally suited to be conducted in local churches, organizations or with special interest groups.
The Kairos Course utilizes a variety of adult learning styles including group discussions, short lecture introduction, devotions, video teaching and student participation in specially designed activities.
Reader Outline (What are we learning?)
Chapter 1 - God, His Mission and His World
To see the big picture of God, His mission and His world.
Chapter 2 - Israel, the Covenant People
To interpret much of the material in the Old Testament through understanding the calling received in the Abrahamic Covenant, the opportunities God provided to fulfill the covenant, and Israel’s response.
Chapter 3 - The Messiah, the Message and the Messengers
To study the New Testament era and discover that God’s concern for all nations continues as the central purpose of His dealings with the human race.
Chapter 4 - Expansion of the World Christian Movement
To study the advance of Christianity from its beginnings to the present day.
Chapter 5 - Mission Strategy
To consider the place, value and nature of strategy in accomplishing the task of world evangelization.
Chapter 6 - The Task Remaining
To look at the mission task remaining; to consider what still needs to be done; to identify some of the current challenges; and assess the work force needed to complete the Great Commission.
Chapter 7 - Cross-Cultural Considerations
To gain some understanding of what culture is, and to address issues surrounding successful identification and other aspects of cross-cultural interaction.
Chapter 8 - World Christian Teamwork
To recognize that all are called to take a vital part in world evangelization.
Chapter 9 - Integration
To recognize the importance of reflecting on what God has shown you during the Kairos course and the process of internalizing and practically outworking this in your life.
The Kairos Course utilizes a variety of adult learning styles including group discussions, short lecture introduction, devotions, video teaching and student participation in specially designed activities.
Reader Outline (What are we learning?)
Chapter 1 - God, His Mission and His World
To see the big picture of God, His mission and His world.
Chapter 2 - Israel, the Covenant People
To interpret much of the material in the Old Testament through understanding the calling received in the Abrahamic Covenant, the opportunities God provided to fulfill the covenant, and Israel’s response.
Chapter 3 - The Messiah, the Message and the Messengers
To study the New Testament era and discover that God’s concern for all nations continues as the central purpose of His dealings with the human race.
Chapter 4 - Expansion of the World Christian Movement
To study the advance of Christianity from its beginnings to the present day.
Chapter 5 - Mission Strategy
To consider the place, value and nature of strategy in accomplishing the task of world evangelization.
Chapter 6 - The Task Remaining
To look at the mission task remaining; to consider what still needs to be done; to identify some of the current challenges; and assess the work force needed to complete the Great Commission.
Chapter 7 - Cross-Cultural Considerations
To gain some understanding of what culture is, and to address issues surrounding successful identification and other aspects of cross-cultural interaction.
Chapter 8 - World Christian Teamwork
To recognize that all are called to take a vital part in world evangelization.
Chapter 9 - Integration
To recognize the importance of reflecting on what God has shown you during the Kairos course and the process of internalizing and practically outworking this in your life.
