Document Type

Paper

Publication Date

Spring 2025

Abstract

One-third of the world's population lacks meaningful access to the gospel, underscoring a critical need for contextualized ministry and leadership development. This paper outlines a philosophy of ministry for Harvest Leadership, a ministry dedicated to empowering indigenous leaders for ministry among unreached people groups. Following William Frankena's philosophy of education as its framework, this paper argues that effective Christian education for these leaders must be contextually appropriate, emphasizing principles such as Oral Learning, Social Learning Theory, and Experiential Learning. By illustrating through the case of Pikugi, an Ache woman in Paraguay, the paper demonstrates how intentional ministry practices, informed by these theories and empowered by the Holy Spirit, foster leadership development in areas of commitment, competency, connection, and cultural awareness, leading to indigenous leaders being well equipped to join in fulfilling the great commission and making God known.

Notes

Course: CMI 421, Philosophy and Strategies for Christian Ministries (Dr. Hank Voss)

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