Alliance Theological Seminary Challenge 2004 Youths Mission Rally Workshop History of the C&MA and A. B. Simpson By Prof. Jintae Kim, Ph.D. Alliance Theological Seminary

Part I: The Man of Vision

What to decide? Tolkien, p.55-6. Importance of knowing the time and the mission (vision).

Concept of time and human destiny ‘I wish it need not have happened in my time,’ said Frodo. ‘So do I,’ said Gandalf, ‘and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. And already, Frodo, our time is beginning to look back….’

Part II: A.B. Simpson and C&MA

C&MA’s Catch-Phrase Let’s hasten the coming of the Lord in this generation by preaching the Gospel to the end of the earth! (ref. Matt 24:14)

One clear vision of Simpson: “Divine Plan” A Dynamic body of New Testament-type churches giving preeminence to Jesus Christ in personal experience (Holiness) and universal witness (Mission). Primary purpose: Function of evangelism.

Simpson’s Passion & Action He used all his talents and resources for achieving this one goal with utmost passion and zeal. His dream and Heart for the lost souls!

No time for trifling in this life of mine; Not this the path the blessed Master trod, But strenuous toil; each hour and power employed Always and all for God. Time swiftly flies; eternity is near, And soon my dust may lie beneath the sod. How dare I waste my life or cease to be Always and all for God! I catch the meaning of this solemn age; With life’s vast issues all my soul is awed. Life was not given for trifling; it must be  

His work became a movement that goes far beyond his worthy efforts and grows unchecked by his passing from the scene (All For Jesus, xi). The work that began in Simpson’s heart has grown into one of the more significant missionary forces of modern church history, while in North America its impact grows by the year (All for Jesus, xii).

Part III Watch Koreans!

Watch Koreans! Their strategic global location People with missionary quality Quantitative basis of mission Resources for mission: material, spiritual, and personal.

Their Strategic Global Location Powerful Diaspora: Over 6 Million residing in 171 nations. 800,000 and more Koreans in 4 most powerful countries: 1.5 Mil in US; 2 Mil in China; Japan; and Russia. Koreans are accepted well in 10/40 windows – Linguistic/ethnic affinity.

People with Missionary Quality Korean descendents are educated at the best schools in North America, Europe, Asia, Russia, and South America, and other regions of the world. Korean descendents, whether in Korea or overseas, are extremely resilient people, who are one of the most suffered people in the world.

People with Missionary Quality - continued They adapt well to a new culture; thus, live well and prosperous in any situations or circumstances. They are highly entrepreneurial and have pioneering spirit. Concerning the percentage of self-employed, no other ethnic group surpassed Koreans in US.

Spiritual Resources for Mission Koreans are praying people. No other ethnic group or nation can come even close to Koreans. Early morning prayer is ubiquitous, either in Korea or outside Korea. Prayer mountain is also ubiquitous.

What do these mean? Koreans are strategically located in and sincerely committed to the world evangelization. Koreans are equipped with resources for mission such as man-power, money, and prayer. What they are still lacking is infrastructure of mission, which the C&MA has.

Part IV: What is God’s vision for your life?

God-given Vision Ultimate vision: Great Commission My particular vision Determine a long-term and a short-term Goal of my life and my church: Challenging and Measurable in quality and quantity. Write down them in a paragraph.

How you determine God’s will for you? NRS Philippians 2:13 for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Eph 1:11-12 In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will, 12 so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the praise of his glory.

2 Principles of Determining God’s Will for Your Lives What you really desire in your heart! Glorify God!

The words and the actions of faith

The words of faith Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:19 And my God will fully satisfy every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.