TEE in Asia , livre ebook

TEE exemplifies a model of theological education that is intentionally missional in its purpose and design. Thus it truly equips disciples and empowers churches to serve God’s mission in the world. This book not only explains the TEE philosophy and methodology but also demonstrates the impact of TEE training on learners, their churches, and their communities through the testimonies it contains. What an encouragement it is to read stories of the rapid growth of churches, especially in the difficult places, through TEE groups. TEE is definitely a gift to us in Asia!
Theresa Roco-Lua, EdD
General Secretary, Asia Theological Association
We live in exciting times, with unprecedented growth of the church across Asia. The need for quality leadership calls for approaches that not only provide solid biblical training but also holistic development. TEE in Asia: Empowering Churches, Equipping Disciples presents us with both theological and theoretical foundations for quality, church-based training with practical examples and stories that bring to life what God is doing in the region through the ministry of TEE. A must read for anyone serious about furthering a strong and growing church in Asia and beyond.
Perry Shaw, EdD
Former Professor of Education,
Arab Baptist Theological Seminary, Beirut, Lebanon
Author of Transforming Theological Education
I wholeheartedly endorse this much-needed book. It is easy to read, accurate, and has a useful reference bibliography. The book gives a basic but comprehensive understanding of how TEE works. But more importantly, it shares the thrilling results through personal testimonies of how the lives of thousands of individuals and churches have been transformed and empowered by studying and living God’s word through TEE. My hope and prayer is that this book will inspire many more churches to consider and use Tools to Equip and Empower in their ministries.
Rev Terrick J. Barratt
International Director, Study by Extension for All Nations (SEAN)

TEE in Asia
Empowering Churches, Equipping Disciples
Edited by
Hanna-Ruth van Wingerden
Tim Green
Graham Aylett
Series Editors Riad Kassis and Michael A. Ortiz

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Previously published as a private publication by the Increase Association in 2018, under the auspices of the Increase Trust UK, in the UK. Statistics and data in this book were accurate in 2018.
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We dedicate this book to the thousands of TEE group leaders all across Asia who are investing their time, their lives, and their hearts to disciple believers for the glory of God.
Contents

Cover


Foreword


Preface: About Increase


To the Reader


From Us . . .


. . . To You


Acknowledgements


Abbreviations


Part A Explaining TEE


1 God’s Mission and Ours


Our Part


Equipping All of God’s People for God’s Mission


Mission Is for Everyone


Mission Is Everywhere


Mission Is Global


2 Intentional Discipleship


What Is a Disciple?


How Do Disciples Grow?


Discipleship in the Local Church


3 Equipping Disciples and Leaders through TEE


What Is TEE?


Tools to Equip and Empower


TEE and Local Churches


Who Is TEE For?


How Does TEE Work?


Marks of Good TEE Training


Disciples Who Make Disciples Who Make Disciples . . .


What Excites Us about TEE


We are excited about TEE!


4 Intelligent TEE Course Design


An Integrated Learning Experience


5 The Worldwide Spread of TEE


A First Wave of TEE from the 1960s


Study by Extension for All Nations (SEAN)


A Second Wave of TEE from the 1980s


Creative Synergy with Theological Institutions


An Emerging Third Wave of TEE in the Twenty-First Century


What Is the Increase Association?


Part B TEE in and around Asia


6 TEE in Asia Today


Why Asia Matters


Intrepid Gospel Pioneers


The Challenges of Growth


National TEE Movements in Asia


Member Movements of the Increase Association


The Stories in This Book


First-Generation Christians


7 Thailand : Growing Together in Christ


Background


TEE in Thailand


Testimonies to TEE’s Impact


Growing TEE


Pray and Connect


8 Bangladesh : Life Building Courses


Background


TEE in Bangladesh: CCTB


Teaching Cleaners, Police Officers, and Bank Managers


TEE in Bangladesh: SKT


Understanding God’s Plan for People


Education Is Key


Bangladesh and Increase


Pray and Connect


9 Mongolia : A New Identity in Christ


Background


TEE in Mongolia


Transformed Lives


Equipping Disciples


Holistic Leadership Training: The Kingdom Leadership Training Center


Pray and Connect


Zaya’s Story


10 Central Asia 1 : The Parched Land Will Be Glad


Background


TEE in Central Asia


Growing in Leadership


Planting Churches


“God Saved Me from the Temptation to Steal at Work”


Pray and Connect


11 Central Asia 2 : Investing in Young Believers


Background


New TEE Courses for First-Generation Believers


Investing in Young People


Growing in Christ


Pray and Connect


Adil’s Story


Discipling the Diaspora


12 Central Asia 3 : Migrant Mission


A Mix of People in Post-Soviet Countries


TEE for Central Asian Migrants in Russia


TEE for Central Asian Migrants in South Korea


Looking Ahead


Pray and Connect


13 Hmong : Scattered in Diaspora


Background


Rooted in Biblical Teaching


Training Self-sustaining Leaders for the Local Church


Serving Churches in Vietnam


Pray and Connect


14 Malaysia : One Nation, Many Languages


Background


TEE in Chinese and English


TEE in Nepali


TEE in Bahasa Indonesia and Malaysia


TEE in Other Languages


Moving Forward


Pray and Connect


15 Diaspora : Discipling the Nations


Background


Opportunities for the Gospel