Perspectives on a Missional Life
In thinking through how to do missions in your church, there are several great resources and articles available. It is important to have an overall strategy to mobilize the church in daily life, locally, in-state, nationally, and internationally. Think long-term, strategic, and discipleship. Disciple new believers, but also invest in your mission volunteers to become disciple-makers... Continue Reading →
I was recently asked for a list of "Best Practices" for a Partner or Sending Church. As I researched, I did find some helpful articles, books, and info. See list and links below. In addition, I reached out to all my favorite church planting folks. I got this top 10 list from Robby Partain and tweaked... Continue Reading →
One of the greatest privileges we have while investing in college students is to help them to expand their world-view in order to see the opportunities God has given them to impact the Kingdom. In Matthew 28:19, the Great Commission challenges us all to go and make disciples of “all nations” - [Pante ta ethne... Continue Reading →
Com·mu·ni·ty (\kə-ˈmyü-nə-tē\) is defined as a group of people who share a feeling of fellowship with one another as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals. Community seems to be the elusive unicorn many individuals and churches are chasing. The desire for deep, long-lasting friendships is a core value of most people. Yet, loneliness... Continue Reading →
Pray specific Scripture for them and their ministry, and then email/mail the prayer to them. Donate frequent flier miles to them or sponsor a family vacation for the whole family. Purchase an iTunes gift card for them. Keep track of the family's birthdays and send cards to each family member. Provide books, DVD series, bible studies, Christian... Continue Reading →
There are some significant questions to ask when you are leading or participating with a missions team - either here... or there.... Take time to be in sync with your mission partner on the ground and explore these 5 questions: Does my team have its own agenda? Or are we following the lead and the... Continue Reading →
Have you ever watched a roaring lion? …the immense thunder of the roar… the reverberation of sound that seeps to marrow of your bones… the flash of teeth made for tearing flesh... The Bible warns us in 1 Peter 5:7-9: Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring... Continue Reading →
A church cannot logistically partner with every missionary or mission opportunity that is placed before them. It is so difficult to say "No" to a potential ministry partner. When making a decision about whether or not to partner with this ministry, that planter, or those missionaries, there are some key questions to consider. But, of... Continue Reading →
Richard Stupart's "7 Worst International Aid Ideas" is an excellent article about misunderstanding cultural needs and ministering ineffectively. This cross-cultural ministry "mismatch" is most often unintentional and with a well-meaning heart and passion. One can have good intentions in their ministry efforts cross-culturally and yet cause significant damage or detriment in the ongoing Christian ministry.... Continue Reading →
For those taking RoadTrips this summer, here are a couple helpful websites for fun and adventure: Great Road Food: Discover casual eateries that offer excellent food (including regional specialities), decent prices and local color. http://www.RoadFood.com Offbeat Tourist Attractions: More than 10,000 bizarre museums, memorable tombstones, larger-than-life sculptures, alligator farms, dinosaur reconstructions and other oddities - even... Continue Reading →
My friend, JD Greear's random quotes from Sacred Search. Good stuff. I am intrigued now to read the book, too. I just finished reading through Gary Thomas’ Sacred Search, a valuable book for single Christians that challenges a lot of our society’s conventional wisdom about dating. Here are just a few (pretty random) highlights: “In... Continue Reading →
Awesome video about living a life for God... as ambassadors sent into this world. Everyone has a place in missions. What's yours?
Missional Mayhem 