Perspectives Missions Study Program

Perspectives on the World Christian Movement is a dynamic course designed to help every Christian see the big picture of what God is doing around the world and to consider your part in His purposes. Perspectives is offered throughout the year at extension sites across the U.S. and Canada.

In 2006, the closest location to Central is Huber Memorial (5701 York Road). There are 5 other Maryland locations, should another be better for you. The dates of the Huber course are January 23rd - May 1st from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

For more infomation about the course, how to apply, or other locations, see www.perspectives.org or get a brochure, which are available at the Welcome Center.

A course to:

• Refine your vision
• Renew your passion
• Alter your path
• Change your life

What is Perspectives?

Perspectives on the World Christian Movement is a dynamic course where you'll discover what God is doing around the world and consider your part in His purposes.

Perspectives will help you understand God's plan for our world—and for your life—as you explore the following topics:

• Biblical - You won't read your Bible the same way again! Discover God’s unchanging purpose as it unfolds from Genesis to Revelation.
• Historical - We must look back to plan ahead. See how God has worked throughout history to extend his kingdom.
• Strategic - How does God accomplish his plan? See how global efforts are strategizing to work where God is already working.
• Cultural - What should the church look like in other cultures? Is there a right answer? Learn how God has created other world views and cultures and prepared them to receive the Gospel.

Why Take Perspectives?

Because with all your heart, you want to honor God with a life well-lived. You want to make a lasting contribution to the kingdom of God; you want to make a difference.

Yet there are so many options, so many distractions. How do you sort out the will of God from your own inclinations? Perspectives offers a foundation for decision-making.

Perspectives is for everyone! Whether you are involved in cross-cultural or same-culture ministry, Perspectives will give you a clearer picture of your place in God’s plan.

Join the ranks of over 50,000 Perspectives Alumni who are making their lives count in the task and privilege of world evangelization.

Course Description

Perspectives is offered throughout the year at extension sites around the world. Over 60,000 people have taken this course in North America alone, with over 12,000 alumni in New Zealand, Australia, the Philippines, and other countries. Perspectives is also available in Spanish and Korean, and other translations are in progress.

Undergraduate and graduate credit is available through schools such as Trinity International University and other cooperating institutions. Perspectives is also offered online and by correspondence. In addition, over 100 schools use the Perspectives Reader in their missions courses (over 120,000 in print).

With over 600 instructors and more than 150 locations annually, over 6000 people are exposed to some of the most innovative missions minds each year. Perspectives is taught by professors, missionaries, & teachers who have seen God at work all over the world. Instructors include people like Don Richardson (missionary to the Sawi people and author of Peace Child), David Bryant (author of In the Gap, former mission specialist for InterVarsity, now Chairman of Concerts of Prayer International), and Ralph Winter (missionary to Guatemala and visionary founder of the USCWM).

Comments and Endorsements

"Evangelizing the world - especially unreached people groups - is a primary responsibility of Christians everywhere. Nothing I know of will inform and motivate Christians for world evangelization like Perspectives!

The on-going work of evangelizing the world, especially unreached people groups where there is presently no church or witness, is a primary responsibility of Christians everywhere. There is no volume of which I know that will inform, inspire, and motivate Christians for world evangelization like the Perspectives course.... It will stretch your mind, warm your heart and stir your will."

- Rev. Billy Graham, Evangelist

"Perspectives gives people an opportunity to be exposed to the faith-stretching challenge of world missions from the first-hand experience of those God is using on the field while at the same time pursuing their undergraduate or graduate studies on the university campus. The combination is unbeatable... I heartily endorse this effort."

- Dr. Bill Bright, Founder & Director, Campus Crusade for Christ

"It's difficult to run the race unless you know where to go. For many Christians, Christianity is like a puzzle spilled out on the floor. Perspectives puts it all together by showing us the box top and helps us understand how missions is at the very center of God's heart. It not only changed my music and my ministry, but the very way I live.

Perspectives is the most life-changing course I've ever taken. It totally transformed my entire way of thinking and enhanced every thing I've done in ministry a hundred-fold.... It not only changed my music and my ministry, but the very way I live."

- Scott Wesley Brown, Christian Recording Artist,
Founder & President, I CARE Ministries

"Perspectives is absolutely essential for anyone interested in missions!"

- George Verwer, Founder, Operation Mobilization

"Perspectives provides Southern Baptists and other believers with the finest overview of God's world-wide work available. I wholeheartedly recommend it for any committed disciple of Jesus."

- Dr. Avery Willis, Senior Vice President,
International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention

"We are amazed! Thousands are telling us this course is a superb way to know what God is up to on this planet, and to find one's place within that spectacular new perspective."

- Dr. Ralph Winter, Founder, U.S. Center for World Mission

Find more endorsements here.

You can even earn Graduate or Undergraduate Credit for completing the course and additional assignments. Call for more info.