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10 Misconceptions About Being a Missionary
God’s mission is in all sectors. He needs teachers, engineers, biologists, accountants, and communicators too.
Community Builder
Resonate Global Mission
About Me:
Formed by the joining of Christian Reformed Home Missions and Christian Reformed World Missions, Resonate Global Mission, trains missional leaders, guides new churches, and forges partnerships to proclaim and live out the good news of Jesus Christ worldwide.
Resonate will continue the good work of Home Missions and World Missions. For more than a century, these two agencies have been introducing people to Christ in North America and around the world. That means continuing partnerships with churches in the United States and Canada to plant churches, do campus ministry, train and equip pastors, and develop future leaders. Additionally, it means sending missionaries overseas, proclaiming the Gospel, and forging lasting partnerships.
In addition to this ongoing work, we also are tackling new opportunities for ministry. Here in North America, we are utilizing experience in international ministry to help churches effectively reach across cultural barriers and forge partnerships within new communities of faith. In other nations, we benefit from expertise in church planting and campus ministry to help people in every nation discover God’s plan for their church, community, and life. With your prayers and financial support, as a single agency, we are able to equip all our churches for ministry and join together with what God is already doing around the world.
Interests:
June 25, 2019
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Bucket-Filling Moments
Our Circle of Friends groups are now keenly aware of the invisible buckets that float above our heads each day. Good friends learn how to pay close attention to those mysterious floating buckets.
June 18, 2019
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Being Present in the Community
Evangelism is usually a long, slow process, one that involves removing a lot of rocks—misconceptions or stereotypes—before even planting seeds.
June 13, 2019
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Getting the Feel of It
I’ve learned through experience that feelings are important, but not always trustworthy. If I’d have let my feelings guide me, I’d never have gone to Africa.
June 11, 2019
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How Is Your Church Involved in Mission?
How is your church spreading the gospel in your community and throughout the globe?
June 10, 2019
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How Important Is a Church?
We cannot be the hands and feet of Christ to the world without being connected to the body of Christ.
May 21, 2019
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Discussing Ministry in an Interfaith World at Inspire 2019
How do we share the gospel with our neighbors of different faith traditions? Interfaith ministry leaders will be leading workshops on this important topic at Inspire 2019. Check them out!
May 14, 2019
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A Prayer for Mission
God has been changing this world through the mission work of the CRC for more than 125 years. Join us in this prayer adapted from The Worship Sourcebook celebrating God's mission of building his kingdom on Earth.
April 29, 2019
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Discussing Church Planting and Revitalization at Inspire 2019
What does it look like to strengthen our churches and bring a robust gospel to our communities? We'll be discussing this important topic at Inspire 2019 in August.
April 16, 2019
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5 Ways Your Church Can Receive College Students
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?
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Roger, Justin works in Cambodia and his reflection discusses an interaction with someone from a Buddhist background, not Islam.
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The PIER, Friendship CRC, and Providence CRC have reimagined VBS a bit and started hosting Backyard Bible Clubs in their neighborhoods. They said it generally takes fewer volunteers to facilitate...
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That sounds great! What church are you part of? Why did you decide to start the satellite?
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Paul,
Yes - individuals and churches may direct their giving to Domestic or International Ministry. Generally speaking, "where most needed" is always the most beneficial to the...
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Bernard,
You are free to disagree with the decisions of Synod and you raise all of the same points that were discussed 4 years ago. For further information, I would direct you to the 2014...
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Open, meaning the number of positions that we have available. Under previous funding models, we were not able to have as many missionaries on staff. Under the new model, we are able to have more...
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Harry,
This is something that Synod upheld 3 years ago, you can see that here:
Synod Upholds Missionary Support-Raising Policy
This support-raising policy has enabled...
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Keith,
This is a topic that was discussed thoroughly months ago and I would direct your attention to the following links
New Mission Agency - Behind the New Name
New Mission...
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