Note about this course
The material in this course was previously part of the Missional Living course. 


The course is self-paced. It will open at your enrollment and be available to you for 30 days. Feel free to work through it at your own speed throughout that time.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to The Story of Missions

    • Welcome to the Story of Missions

    • The Story of Missions Introduction

    • Course Overview

    • The Importance of Studying the History of Missions
  • 2

    The First Missionaries

    • Missions History in Eras

    • The First Missionaries

    • Missions in the Early Church

    • Antioch

    • Missionary Profile: Paul's Missionary Journeys

    • Constantine

    • Missionary Profile: Patrick
  • 3

    Missions Eras One and Two

    • Missions: The Early Centuries

    • The Thousand Years of Uncertainty

    • Missionary Profile: Raymond Lull

    • Missions: The Early Modern Era

    • Moravian Prayer Movement

    • The Protestant Reformation

    • Reflection: Bible Study Impact
  • 4

    Missions Era Three

    • The Great Century of Missions

    • The Expansion of Christianity

    • Missionary Profile: William Carey

    • Missionary Profile: Lottie Moon

    • Assignment: Missionaries of the Great Century

    • Reflection: Building Relationships
  • 5

    Missions Era Four

    • Re-Thinking Missions

    • Significant Developments in 20th Century Missions

    • The Global Century of Missions

    • Missionary Profiles: New Faces of Missions

    • Global Missions Quiz

    • From Everywhere to Everywhere
  • 6

    Conclusion

    • Resources for Leaders

    • Course Evaluation

    • Congratulations!