Missionism: The Work of Pentecostals and Radicals in Andean Latin America

Abstract

This study seeks to submit a formal framework whereby Radical and Pentecostal missionaries can create 21st-century models for outreach and global mission work. Specifically, this study seeks to answer the following questions for 21st-century Radical and Pentecostal missionaries: 1) where do Radical and Pentecostal missionaries begin in missions, 2) how do 21st-century best practices for missions fit into the culture of Radicals and Pentecostals, and 3) how do Radical and Pentecostal missionaries remain faithful to their doctrines of holiness and sanctification while honoring the very rich and diverse cultures of the world? Data drawn from interviews from pastors and missionaries, observations of missions and missionaries in Andean South America, scholarship and best practices across diverse fields have led to a very rich and cutting-edge framework that can be duplicated and tailor-made to meet the needs of any missionary in any part of the world. This investigation concludes that as missionaries adopt concepts of missionism, bi-culturalism, anthropological-driven approaches, and the Blake Urban Initiatives, they will produce successful missions and have a greater degree of success on the mission field.