The meaning of the word mission comes from the Latin word missio, which means, “to send. ” According to the Westminster dictionary of theological terms. Personally, I believe that mission relates to the purpose God entrusts every person born onRead more…
A VIEW ON THE CENTRAL COMMISSION
THE CENTRAL COMMISSION In the last verses of Matthew, there we find the passage known as the Great Commission (Matthew 28: 16-20), this portion of the Holy Scriptures contains a new commandment for the Christian Church: Followers of JesusRead more…
Missions Africa Trust Fund Ghana Consultation Press Release and Presentations
15 African Christian leaders met on 29 and 30 October 2014 at the Hephzibah Christian Centre near Accra, Ghana to discuss mission giving in Africa and develop a strategy to launch the Missions Africa Trust Fund (MATF) in 2015. 10Read more…
The Millenials: How to engage them in missional giving
The largest sub-segment of the American society, the Millennials (born 1980-2001) are coming of age. They will receive the largest intergenerational transfer of wealth in American history (estimated 58.1 trillion dollars) according to Pew Research. Nonetheless, compared to previous generations,Read more…
Getting the Message Across – Practical strategies to tackle public concerns about donating to charity
When communicating with the public, it is critical that organisations understand the common misperceptions that arise and work to consistently present evidence of good practice that helps to cut through the uncertainty and creates clarity, affinity and trust. Building aRead more…
Global Generosity Network Newsletter: September 2014
Attached are the cover letter and articles that appeared in the September 2014 Global Generosity Network Newsletter. There is a reflection by Kehinde Ojo, Director for Indigenous Support Development of the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students(IFES); the story of poorRead more…
The Age of Global Giving: A practical guide for donors and funding recipients of our time
Gilles Gravelle’s long awaited book on mission giving is finally out. As mentioned on the back page, globalization have created greater complexity for Western missions. Also in the funding of mission. It is therefore time to think a new about missionRead more…
Issachar Summit FREE Livestream broadcast
You can participate in the Issachar Summit DFW via our FREE Livestream broadcast, on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. Issachar Summits have been described as a one-day TED conference on the Great Commission. An estimated 600 marketplace and ministry leaders will gather in Dallas to hearRead more…
Ideas for raising funds or reducing costs for missions
Tim Welch of SIM drafted a fascinating list of ideas to raise funds for mission. Could you perhaps add to this list?!!! Please add comments to this discussion or send it to [email protected]
Missions Africa Trust Fund Brochure
The Missions Africa Trust Fund is an African mission giving initiative. The attached brochure gives more information about this initiative.