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PANORAMA is a web-based multi-media small group experience utilized by Network churches to prepare their people for cross-cultural service in the world. It covers over 40 essential areas of preparation and training as identified by missiologists and missionaries in the network. At the local Network church, a small group Learning Community of selected missionary Candidates participate in weekly sessions facilitated by a GCPN-trained Facilitator. Using session guides and multi-media resources and through authentic relationships, the Facilitator personally invests in the missional formation and cross-cultural preparation of each Candidate.

View a Demo lesson from the PANORAMA series:
Cross-Cultural Living and Witness by Dr. Michael Stroope

1. Foundations

  • 1.1 Biblical Mandate
    Biblical Mandate for Cross-Cultural Mission
    Dr. Dennis Wiles
    Pastor, First Baptist Church, Arlington Texas
  • 1.2 Theological Basis and Motivation
    Witness to God’s Glory among All Peoples
    Dr. Michael Stroope
    Associate Professor of Christian Missions,
    George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Waco, Texas
    GCPN Missiologist
  • 1.3 Call
    God’s Calling
    Dr. R. Keith Parks
    Former Missionary in Southeast Asia
  • 1.4 World Christian Movement
    God’s Redemptive History
    Dr. Stan Parks
    GCPN Strategic Catalyst, Southeast Asia
     

2. Character

  • 2.1 Personal Character
    Heart and Soul of a Missionary
    Missionary Panel
  • 2.2 Spiritual Gifts
  • 2.3 Discipleship and Obedience
    Obedience in the Life of the Believer
    Mike Fritscher
    Pastor, Cottonwood Baptist Church, Dublin Texas
  • 2.4 Spiritual Health and Maintenance
    Spiritual Vibrancy
    Dave Bollenbacher
    Minister of Missions, Cottonwood Baptist Church, Dublin Texas,
    Former Missionary in Central Asia
     

3. Community

  • 3.1 Interpersonal Relations
    Communicating Cross-Culturally: Called to Relationship
    Dr. Mike Stedham
    Associate Pastor, Center for Counseling and Enrichment,
    First Baptist Church, Arlington Texas
  • 3.2 Marriage and Family
    Marriage Challenges in Cross-Cultural Service
  • 3.3 Singleness and Community
    Singleness Challenges in Cross-Cultural Service
    Katy Carter
    Former Missionary in Central Asia
  • 3.4 Conflict Management
    Seeking Unity in Cross-Cultural Service
    Amy McDurham
    Center for Counseling and Enrichment, First Baptist Church, Arlington, Texas
  • 3.5 Teams and Teamwork
    Cross-Cultural Ministry Teams: Becoming Family on the Journey
    Dr. Stan Parks
    GCPN Strategic Catalyst, Southeast Asia
    Don Beacham
    Pastor of Cross-Cultural Outreach,
    Grace Community Church, Arlington Texas

4. Competency

  • 4.1 Cross-cultural Living
    Challenges of Cross-Cultural Living
    Dr. Michael Stroope
    Associate Professor of Christian Missions,
    George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Waco, Texas
    GCPN Missiologist
  • 4.2 Ethnographic Methods
    Dr. Michael Stroope
    Associate Professor of Christian Missions,
    George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Waco, Texas
    GCPN Missiologist
  • 4.3 Witness Among Other Faiths
    Approaching People of Other Faiths
    Dr. Michael Stroope
    Associate Professor of Christian Missions,
    George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Waco, Texas
    GCPN Missiologist
  • 4.4 Witness Among Muslims
  • 4.5 Witness Among Hindus
    Hinduism and Contextual Ministry among Hindus
    Dr. Rick Hivner
    Associate Professor of South Asia Studies,
    William Carey University, Pasadena, California
  • 4.6 Witness Among Buddhists
    Understanding and Influencing Buddhist People
    Liz Adleta
    Global Christian Network, Hurricane, West Virginia
  • 4.7 Witness Among Non-Believers
  • 4.8 Witness Among Animists
    Recognizing Animism and Folk Religions
    Sharon Hill
    GCPN Language/Cultural Acquisition Specialist, West Africa
  • 4.9 Language Acquisition
    Enhancing Language Learning
    Sharon Hill
    GCPN Language/Cultural Acquisition Specialist,
    West Africa
    Holley Greeson
    Language Acquisition Specialist, Asia
  • 4.10 Indigenous Market Engagement
    Integrating Faith and Witness in the Indigenous Marketplace
    Jason Berryhill
    Creative Director, Three Stream Consulting & Technology Services
  • 4.11 Biblical Interpretation & Application
    Dr. Todd Still
    Associate Professor of Christian Scriptures,
    George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Waco, Texas
  • 4.12 Evil Forces
    Developing Weapons for Spiritual Battles
    Ben Sustar
    Missionary serving in West Africa
    Eddy Hallock
    Minister of Missions, Tallowood Baptist Church, Houston Texas
  • 4.13 Partnership in Mission
    Partnership in Cross-Cultural Service
    Dr. Stan Parks
    GCPN Strategic Catalyst, Southeast Asia

5. Church

  • 5.1 Role of the Missionary
    Role of the Cross-Cultural Witness
    Dr. Stan Parks
    GCPN Strategic Catalyst, Southeast Asia
  • 5.2 Strategic Thinking
    Dr. Michael Stroope
    Associate Professor of Christian Missions,
    George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Waco, Texas
    GCPN Missiologist
  • 5.3 Principles and Methods
    Dr. Michael Stroope
    Associate Professor of Christian Missions,
    George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Waco, Texas
    GCPN Missiologist
  • 5.4 Contextualization
    Dr. Michael Stroope
    Associate Professor of Christian Missions,
    George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Waco, Texas
    GCPN Missiologist
  • 5.5 Money and Missions
    Dependency and the Use of Money in Missions
    Ron Hill
    GCPN Strategic Catalyst,
    West Africa
    Cindy Wiles
    Executive Director, Global Connection Partnership Network
  • 5.6 Holistic Ministries
    Jon Jeffrey Palmer
    Executive Director,
    Baptist Global Response
  • 5.7 Biblical Storying
    Orality and Storying the Gospel
    Erika Parks
    Leadership Team,
    Mission to Unreached Peoples
    Former Missionary in Southeast Asia
  • 5.8 Church Planting Movements
    Catalyzing Insider Church Planting Movements
    David Watson
    Church Planting Movement Leader and Author
  • 5.9 Indigenous Church Growth
    Strategies for Indigenous Church Health and Growth
    Ron Hill
    GCPN Strategic Catalyst,
    West Africa
  • 5.10 Leadership Development
    Leaders Reproducing Leaders
    Dr. Stan Parks
    GCPN Strategic Catalyst, Southeast Asia
  • 5.11 Church Mission Strategy
    Short-term Mission with a Long-term Strategy
    Cindy Wiles
    Executive Director, Global Connection Partnership Network
     

6. Connection

  • 6.1 Advocacy
    Advocacy in Cross-Cultural Ministry
    Miriam Plowman
    Cross-Cultural Ministry Advocate
    Executive Assistant, GCPN
  • 6.2 Prayer Networking
    Prayer and Prayer Mobilization
    Kay Parks
    Former Missionary in Southeast Asia. Prayer Initiative Leader with Unreached People
  • 6.3 Support and Communication
    Financial, Logistical and Communication Support
    Cindy Wiles
    Executive Director, Global Connection Partnership Network
  • 6.4 Safety and Security
    Matt Wallace
    Director of Global Information Center, HISG
    Dr. Stan Parks
    GCPN Strategic Catalyst, Southeast Asia
     

7. Covenant

  • 7.1 Commissioning
    Cultivating Relationship with the Sending Church
    Matt Sprink
    Pastor of Disciplemaking
    First Baptist Church,
    Blue Springs, Missouri
  • 7.2 Priority Field Goals & Objectives
    Accountability between Sending Church and Cross-Cultural Witness
    Dr. Michael Stroope
    Associate Professor of Christian Missions,
    George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Waco, Texas
    GCPN Missiologist
  • 7.3 Supervision & Reporting
    Means of Accountability between Sending Church and Cross-Cultural Witness
    Dr. Michael Stroope
    Associate Professor of Christian Missions,
    George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Waco, Texas
    GCPN Missiologist

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