Our calling extends beyond our local communities. Let's discuss how as churches we can engage with our global mission.
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We may wish we could magically create a mission-shaped congregation with one event, one sermon, or one service-project. However, like our new year’s resolutions, becoming a mission-shaped congregation takes many small steps, all headed in the right direction.
The church at Antioch sends Paul and Barnabas and cares for them when they return. There’s a clear relationship between the church and the sent that I think we’ve lost in the modern world.
On September 20, 2018, Mary Hoekstra and I left for a music ministry trip like no other. We had six 50-pound boxes of band instruments, three 50-pound suitcases containing personal effects and more instruments, and no idea what to expect once we arrived in Kenya.
Some missionaries serve in countries where Christians are persecuted—but don't let security concerns dissuade you from writing to them. Follow these guidelines to help keep them and the people they work with safe.
“I have heard German believers say they believe God has sent this large influx of refugees to Germany in order to bring renewal to the German Church,” said Resonate Global Mission missionary David Kromminga.
Words of Hope seeks an energetic and skilled Office Associate to help us fulfill our great commission purpose by leading and supporting many office functions.
How does our love for photography and social media play out when we are serving in mission?
Care packages are a great way to encourage missionaries and send them a bit of home—but they can also present a huge hassle for your missionary.
Are you an educator/teacher interested in global issues? Are you shaping your students to become global citizens? Participate in a transformative trip that will help you learn about global poverty firsthand.
How do you decide which missionaries are the best fit for your church?
Mission School Resident staffpersons oversee the daily operations of the Mission School with an emphasis on young adult discipleship, servant leadership, and learning in an urban neighborhood.
When was the last time we struck up a conversation with a stranger, much less our neighbor? What if every person in our churches initiated conversations on a regular basis? What would we learn about where God is working in the world?
Fundraising doesn’t always have a great reputation. At best, some view it as a means to get to “real” spiritual work. At worst, it’s a “necessary evil.” But what if it's a way to announce vision and invite people into the mission?
Children of missionaries may be known as “missionary kids," but that doesn’t make them missionaries like their parents.
Are you passionate about young adults and education? Teach English in Mozambique!
World Renew has an opportunity for an individual with agricultural experience (or interest in nutrition) to support programs in Honduras. Learn more below!
My theological framework is all onboard. Then you hit this big stumbling block or barrier: there’s still a whole lot of ministry stuff that happens over coffee with other men.
While well-reasoned presentations and compelling stories have their place, it’s only the Holy Spirit who can prepare the human heart to receive the gospel.
This short piece reflects on all three versions of the Great Commission (Matthaean, Lukan and Johannine).
With the increased movement of people around the world, it’s becoming more and more likely that students in academic classrooms or church groups will have lived in more than one country during their lifetimes. Like any student, TCKs are individuals with unique characteristics and learning styles, but there are a few general characteristics to keep in mind.
Assist the World Renew Honduras team with marketing, communications and promotional activities, and act as the Honduras country liaison between World Renew Honduras and World Renew Home Office in preparation of media products for use in the Capital Fundraising Campaign.
It’s natural for missionaries, sending organizations, and supporters to think about safety. The question of safety is answered differently by each of us, and in the midst of diverse responses to the current crisis, it’s clear that God makes people differently.
Mission emphasis events provide a special opportunity to praise and thank God for what He is doing to advance his kingdom. It is a time when a local congregation can focus attention on the work of mission at home and abroad. This is a guide to help you navigate planning a mission emphasis event
Use this collection of Bible verses to discuss the call to missions in your conversations, sermons, worship, work, and service.
This list is intended to help churches reflect on practical ways to provide support to the bodies, souls, and spirits of the missionaries that they send out.