While most of the Church is aware of the Great Commission, mobilizing people for mission is still a great challenge. With the insecurity in the world, changing funding models (causing a drop in funding for many) and challenges getting permissionsRead more…
Southern Baptists generously support missions
As they plan creative new ways to reach the lost, the International Mission Board and Woman’s Missionary Union leaders expressed gratitude to Southern Baptists for the generous support churches gave to the 2014 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for international missions. Finalized inRead more…
finance for living: resourcing global mission
The Stewardship Finance for Living papers are excellent resources for missionaries who need to raise personal support. Each one has been written by an expert who understands the particular challenges faced by Christian workers who live on a support basis.Read more…
prepare: getting ready for mission
Starting anything for the first time requires a certain amount of preparation; some are better than others at this and maybe the temptation to ‘just get on with it’ means we don’t fully appreciate what’s involved (anyone who’s attempted flatRead more…
Ten Mistakes Mission-focused People Make (Plus Four Bonus Mistakes!)
What with it being Lent and all, I thought about giving up Practical Mobilization or maybe mission mobilization in general! That’s a thought. But one that raises all sorts of Psalm 137 feelings, you know, “May my right hand forget itsRead more…
What Does a Ministry-Fueling Alliance Look Like?
The video tells Lisa and Kenn Dirrim’s story. After lengthy careers, Lisa in banking and Kenn as a firefighter, the Dirrims sensed a call to missions and followed Jesus to Athens, Greece. “Today is Friday,” the video begins, with LisaRead more…
Charitable Giving Guide for Missionaries and Other Workers; Charitable Giving Guide for Short-Term Mission Trips
The proper handling of gifts raised and expended for mission trips often raises challenging tax, finance, and legal issues for trip participants and sending organizations alike. The ECFA guides for giving to missionaries and short-term mission trips from the USA addressesRead more…
The Lausanne Standards – A Narrative Foundation
The role of money in international missions had been an issue in the global church for many years. The Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization published the Lausanne Standards (http://www.lausannestandards.org/) as a set of values and principles to guide donors andRead more…
What is God’s Global Urban Mission
In the past, most mission work was done in rural areas. That made sense because most people lived in rural communities. But the biggest challenge is now in cities, and there we find the shortage of workers. Many missionaries areRead more…
On Evangelism vs. Missions
Christianity Today just published an article by Bobby Ross Jr. reporting on one denomination’s discussion on local evangelism versus foreign missions. Indeed, there is so much debate on evangelism and missions these days. You may find the recent article byRead more…