Our calling extends beyond our local communities. Let's discuss how as churches we can engage with our global mission.
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It’s Sunday morning. Families are finding seats, people are grabbing coffee before the service and, chances are, college students seeking a church are walking through your doors. How does your church meaningfully engage these students?
In basketball, a pivot requires turning just enough to get to the basket. Here are seven pivots that can radically transform our lives and our ministry impact.
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.
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.
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.
How do you decide which missionaries are the best fit for your church?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hitting the road for spring break? Here are a few mission-related podcasts that could keep you thoughtfully entertained on the interstate.
Use this pamphlet to encourage all members of your congregation to support the work of missions.
This document outlines some of the key responsibilities of a Missions Committee.
A well-planned missionary visit can make a big difference in how your church views missions. Here are some tips to plan a successful missionary visit.
The following list of mission emphasis themes is meant to help you choose a topic or message that you want to build a mission emphasis event/service around.
This fifth post in the series was written by Renee Aupperlee, whose role as a Member Care Coordinator for Resonate gives her a good glimpse into the importance of care and accountability.
This resource offers you options in several categories: introduction, responsive readings, litanies, ordination, etc. Select one or more options from each category to create a unique commissioning liturgy.
Ten essential keys to operating your missions committee smoothly.
A missionary partnership is a commitment between a congregation and a missionary family to pray faithfully for each other; to communicate faithfully with each other; and for the congregation to provide financial support.
A well-planned missionary visit can make a big difference in your congregation's vision for missions. Here are some hints to help you plan well: