Yes, his view would basically slow the spread of Christianity in parts of SE Asia and China where groups are popping up quicker than the supply of educated men to lead them.

A slower sustained growth with more depth would be the desired approach I guess, but God's movements cannot be counted on to last the 4-5 years of lapse when the most effective workers are removed from the field and placed in an ivory tower.

There are good ways for workers to continue ministry, even while feeding their educational needs. Distance learning is one of those as well as modular courses and TEE.

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