Test Yourself Ch 8

Question 1

Which of the following is a characteristic of AG missionaries in the early years?

Answer 1

b) Early missionaries went to the field without formal education, but they learned the language and culture of the areas where they ministered.

Question 2

Which statement best describes the type of missionary training that was available at Central Bible Institute during the early years (1914-1926)?

Answer 2

c) Biblical and spiritual preparation, accompanied by intercessory prayer and student life focused on missions

Question 3

What specific belief motivated many early missionaries to endure the hardships of missionary work? It was felt that:

Answer 3

a) preaching the gospel to all the world would bring Jesus back.

Question 4

What distinction was made between male and female missionaries prior to 1920? Female missionaries:

Answer 4

b) were not permitted to fulfill the functions of ministry.

Question 5

Which of the following is identified in the text as a “function of ministry”?

Answer 5

c) Baptizing

Question 6

Which of the following is one of the policies decided on by the 1915 General Council for the administration of AG missions?

Answer 6

c) Candidates for foreign missions would be examined by Council leaders.

Question 7

What method was used to demonstrate financial integrity in missions giving?

Answer 7

a) A report of missions giving was printed in the Evangel

Question 8

How did missionary policy change under the administration of J. Roswell Flower?

Answer 8

b) A representative was sent on a fact-finding tour of several mission fields.

Question 9

Identify a recommendation of the Second Missionary Conference (1918).

Answer 9

d) Children would collect money for missions in little wooden barrels.

Question 10

Which statement best describes the relationship of the (American) General Council with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada?

Answer 10

c) Because of legal requirements overseas, the Canadians formed their own missions agency.