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"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
- Matthew 28:19–20 (ESV)
Our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ gave His church a mission to make disciples. The Greek term for "disciple" actually refers to a "learner" or "pupil." Growing in our walk of faith involves being diligent in learning more of the Lord through the light of Scripture so that we can be better followers of the Lord and better representatives of His Kingdom, teaching others about the salvation He brings. Every Christian has a part in this mission.
I am reminded of the words of the late Dr. R.C. Sproul, that "everyone is a theologian... its just a matter of whether you are a good one or a bad one." The Apostle Paul wrote to his protégé, Timothy, "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15 ESV).
The Christian Mission School of Theology (CMST) has been established to educate disciples of Jesus Christ for the mission of His church. This is accomplished by providing biblically based training in the profession, proclamation, and defense of the Christian Faith. We do this bearing in mind the words of the Apostle Peter, "... in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect" (1 Peter 3:15 ESV).
I am grateful to God for the partnership CMST has with Third Millennium Ministries, which produces, publishes and distributes a multimedia seminary curriculum in multiple languages worldwide. Together with the ThirdMill Institute, CMST is able to offer high quality, biblically based, theological education, and certificate and diploma programs.
I welcome all who desire to grow in their knowledge of the biblical faith so that they may fulfill the calling the Lord has upon them and "... contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints" (Jude 1:3 ESV).
The Rev. J. R. Norwood, PhD
Founding Director
About the CMST Director
The Rev. Dr. J.R. Norwood is the founder and first director of the Christian Mission School of Theology. He began his preaching ministry in 1979 and has served in ordained pastoral ministry since 1984. He is the founding pastor of the Ujima Village Christian Church of Ewing, New Jersey, which he has served since 1992. He is a graduate of Howard University in Washington, DC (B.A. in Philosophy), Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, NJ (M.Div. - with thesis), and North-West University in Potchefstroom, SA (PhD in Missiology). His earned professional degrees and certificates include a D.Min. (Pastoral Care and Counseling), D.P.M (Expository Preaching), and a diploma from the United States Army Chaplain's Center and School.
In addition to his work with CMST, Dr. Norwood is also an instructor with the Timothy Two Project International, has previously served as an instructor for the Eastern School of Christian Ministry (of Palmer Seminary) and as a field education supervisor for both Princeton Theological Seminary and New Brunswick Theological Seminary. He is a member of the Commission on Missions and Evangelism of the World Reformed Fellowship, the Evangelical Theological Society, and is a Scholar Advisor to the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center of the American Bible Society.
Dr. Norwood is happily married to Tanya, his wife of over three and a half decades, and they are blessed with three children and three grandchildren.
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