You’ve more than likely heard or used the term, missions mobilization. But what does it mean? It has been defined as assisting local bodies of believers to identify, train, and send global workers out to fulfill the Great Commission. It is the primary goal for the team I serve on. We also describe it this... Continue Reading →
Pastoral Care for Sent-Ones
Shepherding Sent-Ones In terms of the local church sending missionaries, one of the most overlooked areas is missionary care. Providing missionaries with a touch point of Pastoral Care is critical for them to not only maintain a healthy relationship with the church, but also sustain a healthy relationship and share Christ well among the nations.... Continue Reading →
Adopt a Sent-One
Missionary Care Through Missional Communities Taking the gospel to the nations is not an easy task. As missionaries go out to proclaim the good news, they often become discouraged and consider quitting. Why? They feel as if they are entirely on their own, without the active support of sending brothers and sisters who can uphold,... Continue Reading →
Care Teams for Sent-Ones
Care Teams are the most tangible expression of our church’s commitment to support our missionaries who are serving in cross-cultural environments. The team is centered around one team leader and can be made up of 3-8 individuals who provide on-going care and support. They serve as a primary link between the church as a whole... Continue Reading →
The Blessing of Serving
The Bible is full of illustrations of numerous people who served the Lord for the sake of the gospel. Jesus Himself came not to be served but to serve. (Luke 22:24-27). Jesus was our greatest example of servanthood, but we find many more such as: Paul, Peter, Andrew, Barnabas, Timothy, Mary, and the list goes... Continue Reading →
Sharing the Gospel in Hostile Times
Syrian refugee girls march at a United Nations refugee camp in Jordan. Oftentimes, the mission of God does not seem to match our conveniently constructed models. God calls us to love all people, which means taking the gospel to hard places, among hard people, and during difficult times. In Acts 8:26-40, we catch a glimpse... Continue Reading →
Pray for Ukraine…and Give
Pray for Ukraine. We hear those words often and our hearts break for them and we are moved with compassion. We want to do something, anything to make a difference. As I look at the images we see on the news and online, I often have no words. There are no words to describe my... Continue Reading →
Reflections and Updates on the Ukrainian Crisis
I watch as an older man stands in front of his bombed-out house. All of his memories, the small earthly things that give us comfort, his entire history is scattered. There is a confused, bewildered look on his face as he realizes that the accomplishment of his labor is no more. I see a woman... Continue Reading →
Called to Make a Difference
God has always called His people to make a difference. God has always been a “sending God” where we are called to be sent. We find all through Scripture, and especially in the life of Jeremiah the prophet of being called and sent by God. As God is calling Jeremiah, He points out to Jeremiah... Continue Reading →
As the World Watches – There is Something We Can Do!
As the world watches, Ukrainians are being invaded by Russia and forced to flee from their homes. While the actual numbers are believed to be higher, it was reported today by national news sources today that 365 Ukrainians have been killed and 759 have been injured. We’ve seen the videos of families crying and praying... Continue Reading →