World Religions
Dr. Todd Ahrend
Understanding Islam

In 1978, historian Michael Hart wrote a book entitled, The One Hundred: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History. Translated into over fifteen languages, Hart stirred controversy by giving the honor of Most Influential Person in History to Muhammad. He states, “My choice of Muhammad to lead the list of the world's most influential persons may surprise some readers and may be questioned by others, but he was the only man in history who was supremely successful on both religious and secular levels.”[1] Who was this man that one out of every four people in the world see as the final prophet of God?[2]

Understanding Islam
World Christian Habits
The Traveling Team
Ways to Go
Ways to Go
Obstacles to Mission
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Incredibly Single and Incredibly Kingdom Focused

Singleness does not have to be an obstacle to going — it can be your greatest gift in serving.

Incredibly Single and Incredibly Kingdom Focused
World Christian Habits
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Giving Sacrificially in College

Sacrificial giving does not have to begin once you have a ‘real job.’ Consider building the habit of giving into your life now!

Giving Sacrificially in College
Obstacles to Mission
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Honoring Your Parents as You Enter into Ministry

Why do we need to honor our parents as we pursue God’s mission? Because He asks us to.

Honoring Your Parents as You Enter into Ministry

Statistics

The Harvest is Plentiful, the Laborers are Few

The Harvest is Plentiful, the Laborers are Few

Every Christian should live life with an open Bible and an open map.

Obligation of a Generation to Evangelize the World

Obligation of a Generation to Evangelize the World

We took an article by John Mott from 100 years ago about the technology and resources of the church to reach the world and compared it with that is available today.  

Growth of the Church

Growth of the Church

Christianity is the single fastest growing religion in the world. For example, in AD 100 there were 360 non-believers for every believer. Today, there are only nine non-believers for every believer, and only four of those non-believers are from unreached people groups.

Persecution

Persecution

The top five most persecuted countries in the world according to Open Doors International are North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Maldives, and Bhutan.

Martyrdom

Martyrdom

According to Todd M. Johnson and the World Christian Encyclopedia, from AD33 to 1914 24 million Christians died for their faith.  Just since AD1915 an additional 45 million Christians died for their faith in Christ.  This means that more Christians were martyred in the 1900s than all the previous centuries combined.

Reaching the Whole World

Reaching the Whole World

The issue is not whether we have sufficient people or resources. The issue is where we choose to invest them. Will the Church continue to invest the vast majority of it’s resources inward? Or will we choose to obey, direct our resources and people toward God’s purposes for all nations?

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