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Most Christians don't seem to realize that persecution is a family issue facing the entire Body of Christ....
"As I have traveled across Canada, I have increasingly become aware that the clear teachings of Scripture concerning persecution are either ignored or misunderstood by many Christians. Rarely is persecution or the cost of discipleship mentioned from the pulpit. Passages that explicitly speak about persecution are reinterpreted, despite their context, to refer to suffering in general. Seminaries and Bibles Colleges generally don't train our leaders to examine the issue either hermeneutically or theologically. I know mine didn't. The result is a generation of believers who tend to see the persecution of Christians as a thing of the past, a present-day anomaly, or primarily the special interest of a few dedicated individuals rather than a family issue facing the entire Body of Christ. The Persecuted Church Studies program is one way we hope to change this."

-Glenn M. Penner

The Persecuted Church Studies program is an educational ministry of The Voice of the Martyrs dedicated to carrying on the ministry started by Richard Wurmbrand of:

  1. Developing and propagating a biblical theology of discipleship,
  2. Understanding and researching current realities of Christian persecution around the world, and
  3. Equipping believers for active ministry to the Persecuted Church in Canada and around the world.

We accomplish this by offering a number of courses in a variety of formats ranging from evening seminars to full-day or weekend conferences to full semester courses taught at a graduate level. Some of these courses can even be conducted together in a series of meetings.
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Courses presently offered by the Persecuted Church Studies program to churches, mission organizations, colleges, or seminaries include:

1.

In the Shadow of the Cross: A Biblical Theology of Persecution & Discipleship (foundational course)

2.

Distinctives of Ministry in Restricted Nations

3.

Religious Liberty in the World Today

4.

Dependency: When Good Intentions Go Bad

5.

Understanding & Applying the Bible
6. Persecution and the Early Church
SCHEDULE:
The Persecuted Church Studies program is rapidly gaining in popularity. Already the foundational course has been taught in multiple locations in Africa, Asia, Europe, South America and North America. To book a time in 2005-2006, we encourage you to contact our office as far in advance as possible.

FORMAT:
Flexibility is one of the strengths of the Persecuted Church Studies program. These courses can last for one day, two days, a weekend, or (in some cases) for an entire week or semester, depending on your need. Some of these courses could be conducted together in a series of meetings (e.g. "Biblical Theology of Persecution" and "Religious Liberty in the World Today" or "Practical Guidelines" and "Dependency"). We are here to serve you and will put together a package unique to your situation.

OUR COST:
The Voice of the Martyrs simply asks that the hosts cover the cost of transportation and provide hotel accommodations for the instructor. Any honorariums or offering taken would be gratefully accepted. It is up to the host whether to charge fees for those who attend.

PERSECUTED CHURCH STUDIES STAFF & INSTRUCTORS:
Glenn M. Penner, Communications Director of The Voice of the Martyrs serves as the dean and main instructor of the Persecuted Church Studies program. In addition to ministering across Canada, Glenn has traveled to over 30 countries in Europe, Central and South America, the Middle East, and Africa, serving the persecuted church and teaching concerning persecution. He is a graduate of Mountain View Bible College and Winnipeg Theological Seminary and served as a pastor in Alberta and Manitoba. Glenn teaches at Oklahoma Wesleyan University as Visiting Professor of Religion and Philosophy as of the 2003-2004 academic year.

Other guest instructors from The Voice of the Martyrs may be called upon to supplement the courses, depending upon their expertise and scheduling.



The Voice of the Martyrs and Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, Oklahoma have launched an unprecedented partnership combining rigorous academic study, research and service to focus on the persecuted Christian church in restricted nations. In tandem with VOM, Oklahoma Wesleyan University offers the only undergraduate degree program in North America dedicated to the experience and theology of the persecuted church. Many of the courses offered in this program are similar to those offered by the Persecuted Church Studies program but are more indepth and academic in nature. Click here for more information.

NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Contact us at:
Persecuted Church Studies
The Voice of the Martyrs
P.O. Box 117, Port Credit
Mississauga, ON L5G 4L5
or through our online contact form