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• Review and application questions at the end of every chapter
stimulate practical discussion of content.
• A glossary defines key terms.

To better equip the church in Africa, this series is being developed with
the African minister in mind. This commitment is reflected in the choice
of words, the illustrations, and the application to African issues. The
specific target audience for these texts is:

• Bible school students in diploma-level study.
• Pastors who want to combine training with ministry.
• Laypeople who sense a call into some form of ministry.

We believe that it is Africa’s time to disciple all nations. The revival
among Pentecostals in Africa is one of the most significant in church
history. We hope these texts are foundational to a training process that
will enable thousands of Africans to proclaim Christ to hundreds of
nations. For this reason, texts in this series will emphasize the role of
the African church in world missions.

Ministry in the power of the Spirit is another recurring theme in the
Discovery Series. We believe that knowledge should never be separated
from the anointing of the Holy Spirit. The writers and editors of this
series of texts are committed to balancing good scholarship and practical
application. The goal is to produce men and women of God who are
capable of ministering effectively in the African pastoral context.

Course Description

A correct understanding of the kingdom of God can profoundly affect
both our lives and our ministries. When we understand that the kingdom
of God is a present reality in the world today and that kingdom power can
be at work actively in our ministries, a tremendous confidence comes into
our hearts. We are encouraged to preach with power and pray for people
with renewed boldness. When we understand that the King is coming
again to set up His eternal kingdom in the earth, we are inspired to work
to see that the nations hear the message of His salvation. Pentecostals
have a unique contribution to make to the study of the kingdom of God.

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