A dozen of Olivet University theology students headed south this summer to begin their short
term mission in Los Angeles for about three weeks. Hopeful reports are
streaming in as students from the Olivet Theological College and
Seminary are passionately practicing what they have learned from the
classroom.
Courses in evangelism offered at Olivet University included models
developed by the late Dr. Ralph D. Winter such as the E-scale, which
refers to the cultural difference between the missionary and the person
he or she is witnessing to.
Olivet University students coming to study from foreign countries use their diverse
cultural background as an advantage to connect to people during
evangelism trips.
"We have group bible study four days a week. We give Bible Studies in
both English and Chinese to cater to the different groups of individuals
we’re meeting,” said OTCS student Gloria Tang.
"Sometimes people show no interest, but whenever I encounter those who
are seeking the Bible, there is nothing more thrilling. I realize that
evangelism is bringing the people that God has already prepared," added
Tang.
Olivet students seek to be trained in preaching the Gospel effectively
through academics and practical hand-on experience. One of the churches
that Olivet students are collaborating with is the Pilgrim Presbyterian
Church in Orange County. The church also provides spiritual and
Biblical trainings for the short-term missionaries.
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