Category: Resource Reviews

Source: Firestarter

This pack of cards is a creative take on discovery Bible study designed with youth in mind. A simple instruction booklet is included but little experience or preparation is required. 

• Connect cards ask simple questions to get things started (What are you thankful for? What challenges and difficulties are you going through? What specific ways can we help?)
• Firestarter cards list 15 Bible passages illustrating the life and teachings of Jesus (like Luke 15:1-24 and John 11:1-44).
• Explore cards help a group digest and discuss the passage and spark meaningful conversations (What did we learn about God?)
• Ignite cards walk through ways to respond to and apply the passage, encouraging boldness (This week, I will …)
• Multiply cards suggest ways to pass it on. 

Learn more or purchase. You won’t need more than one deck per group. Available in the US now, but coming soon in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and beyond.

Of course, you don’t have to buy anything to bring a group through this kind of process. Check out Discovery Bible Study. (Or, write and tell us about your favorite resources).

For a different kind of card deck, download Let’s Talk About It! 50 Conversations on Home, Belonging & Loving Your Neighbor (World Relief). Warning, this could be a “firestarter,” too, so the authors include this helpful tip: If at any point during the game the discussion gets too heated, draw a prayer card to recenter the group’s hearts.

Sources: Various

Cultivating a Passion for Missions

Philip Crouse Jr. unpacks three ways pastors can fan the flames for global missions (The Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership).

Missions Isn’t Just About the People Who Go

In case you need a reminder. This one is eloquent (Gene Daniels, for A Life Overseas).

Tired of Timid Prayers? A New Guide to Praying Boldly

Get yourself and your church or group ready for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, November 3 (Global Christian Relief).

Basic Missions Literacy

What is a reasonable expectation for us to have regarding “missions literacy” for the average Christian? Ted Elser suggests four basic ideas we could focus on, particularly from the pulpit (TedQuarters).

Understanding Missions: A Study Guide for the Church

This eight-session course from Christopher Wright includes videos, scripture readings, and discussion questions (Langham Global Library).

You might also be interested in a new, updated edition of Wright’s influential book The Mission of God published this week (Intervarsity Press).

Hacking for Human Flourishing

Nearly 700 techies recently gathered for a three-day hackathon to pursue innovative and God-honoring solutions to problems and opportunities; an annual event (Church Leaders).

Michael Youssef Unveils Faith-Based Chatbot Rooted in Scripture

What if you could ask your pastor anything at any time? This ministry leader and megachurch pastor and his staff harnessed AI to bring his congregation and followers his Bible-based advice whenever they ask (The Christian Post).

Source: William Carey Publishing

Stop me if you’ve heard this one… Perfect Peace Child tells the true story of how God used the Sawi people’s own tradition—giving a baby to make peace—to show them that Jesus is God’s Peace Child.

Sound familiar? It’s a retelling of Don Richardson’s classic, Peace Child, but this time in a way you can read it to your kids or grandkids.

Learn more or buy a copy. Note that this is WCP’s second in a new line of mission books for kids.

Love Sarah Nunnally’s artwork? Check out her website. Another new book, Every Nation, encourages families everywhere to see God’s glory in the places and people of the world and will be followed by a sequel, Every Neighbor, in early 2026 (David C. Cook).

For more ways to help your child think globally, see Parenting with a Global Vision (Via Families).

Source: Missions Catalyst Calendar

November 3, International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (global). An annual event.

November 3-6, Pre-Field Orientation for New Healthcare Missionaries (Louisville, KY, USA). For all medical workers preparing to go. Provided by the Christian Medical and Dental Associations.

November 3-7, Fall Care Week (online). Four-day virtual event for global women provided by Thrive Ministries.

November 3-7, Storytelling Training (online). Get hands-on experience with oral Bible storytelling with five three-hour sessions provided by Story Runners.

November 3 to March 8, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement (online). New online classes begin regularly.

November 6, Identifying and Inviting NextGen Leaders (And why you need them!) (online). Part 2 of 3 in webinar series from Missio Nexus; part 3 will be November 20: Investing in NextGen Leaders (And what it will cost you!)

November 6-8, Global Missions Health Conference (Louisville, KY, USA). An annual event from the Christian Medical and Dental Associations.

November 7-8, MissionConnexion Southwest (Glendale, AZ, USA). A free regional mission conference held annually. Come early for a pre-conference focused events, including a MissionExcellence workshop on standards of excellence in short-term missions.

November 7-8, Northwest Arkansas for the Nations (Fayetteville, AK, USA). An annual regional mission event.

November 9-13, Training in Formational Debriefing (Aurora, IN, USA). What if you could offer debriefing to missionaries in a way that furthered their spiritual formation? Provided by Paracletos.

November 13-14, Support Raising Bootcamp (Raleigh, NC, USA). Provided by Via in various locations throughout the year.

November 15, The Ephesians 4 All-play: Maturity and Mutuality Through the 5-fold Gifts (online). Training event from AllNations.

November 16-21, Debrief Retreat (Union Mills, NC, USA). Retreats provided throughout the year by the Center for Intercultural Training.

November 18, Contend: Monthly Day of Prayer for Mission Mobilization (global). Coordinated by GMMI for the third Tuesday of each month.

November 19, Sending our Own and Partnering with Indigenous Missions (online). Webinar from Missio Nexus.

November 20, Generative AI in Christian Evangelism (online). Webinar from Missio Nexus.

November 20, Technology and Digital Scripture Engagement (online). Webinar from Wycliffe Bible Translators.

November 19-22, The International Conference on Missions (Atlanta, GA, USA). An annual event rooted in the Christian/Disciples of Christ tradition.

November 29, Opening Day (Ephrata, PA, USA). Drop-in prayer event at Gateway House of Prayer and focused on unreached peoples.

View the complete calendar, updated throughout the year. Your submissions are always welcome.

1. Book: God on the Move, Making Disciples Among the Nations
2. Video: How to Find Unreached People Groups in Your City With Google Maps
3. Documentary: The Revival Generation, Gen Z Turning to Jesus
4. Book and Video Series: A Journey of Worship Around the World
5. Play & Pray: Unreached People Card Deck (and More)
6. Events: What’s on the Calendar for October

Thanks for reading and sharing!

Source: William Carey Publishing

God on the Move: Making Disciples Among the Nations, edited by Dave Coles. William Carey Publishing, 2025. 136 pages.

Five years ago, a groundbreaking book about disciple-making movements was published. Motus Dei: The Movement of God to Disciple the Nations met a critical need in the study of movements. Now we have a more accessible version.

God on the Move is designed for everyday readers, busy missionaries, and global believers. It distills key ideas from Motus Dei without sacrificing depth or credibility. With inspiring case studies, biblical reflections, and practical insights from around the world, God on the Move serves as both introduction and invitation—to witness, understand, and join in what God is doing through modern-day movements.

The Motus Dei Network has just released a statement calling the church to rediscover its biblical identity as a movement of Jesus, not merely an institution. Read Reactivating the Church as Movement. It’s powerful.

Source: Crescent Project

As followers of Christ committed to bringing the gospel to all peoples, we often look outward—to distant nations, remote villages, or unreached groups far away. But what if opportunities to engage unreached people groups are right in our own cities, neighborhoods, and courtyards? What if God has placed people with different cultures, languages, or faith backgrounds just around the corner—calling us to notice, learn and look for opportunities to bless them?

With this video tutorial (about 10 minutes long), learn a simple strategy, using Google Maps, to identify the locations in your city where people from unreached people groups can be found.

Watch the video and read a related article.

Source: The Christian Broadcasting Network

We’ve featured several reports about UniteUS in our news briefs. It’s, a national revival movement that is gaining momentum on college campuses. Five more large events are planned for this fall, including one September 25 in Tampa, Florida. Want to hear more or share the story? This may help.

The Revival Generation: Gen Z Turning to Jesus is a new documentary from CBN sharing the true story of young adults discovering identity, healing, and purpose through Jesus Christ.

At the center is Tonya Prewett, a burdened mother whose daughter’s hidden pain sparked a campus prayer meeting that became UniteUS. Through moving worship moments, life-changing testimonies, and insights from voices like Dr. Ben Carson and Jennie Allen, this film invites you to see how faith is igniting a generation.

Get a copy of the 70-minute video on DVD or stream it from CBN. Starts a bit slow and dark but will draw you in. Donation (in any amount) required.

You can also learn more about the documentary in a widely circulated article from Religion News Service.

Prewett wrote a book, too. It came out in August. See Roses to Revival: An Unlikely Beginning to an Extraordinary Ending (Trilogy Christian Publishing).

See also Study: Gen Z Now Leads in Church Attendance (Christianity Today) and other articles reporting on Barna research on this topic.

Source: Zondervan Academic

From the Rising of the Sun: A Journey of Worship Around the World, by Tim Challies and Tim Keesee. Zondervan, 2025. 192 pages.

This book is what happens when a pastor, speaker, and blogger teams up with a documentary storyteller to explore and share glimpses of the global church.

The journey starts in Fiji and follows the sun to Australia, Asia (Korea and Cambodia), Europe (Poland), Africa (Zambia and Morocco), and the Americas (Brazil, Chile, Mexico, USA). Along the way, you’ll meet brothers and sisters in Christ who worship amidst stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and remote jungles. From the hymns sung in Korea’s bustling metropolises to the prayers offered in Zambia’s open plains and a house church in Morocco, you’ll see and feel the unity and diversity of God’s people. Each section includes interviews, background, and reflections on worship from Tim Challies with a couple of discussion questions.

When you buy the book in any format, you’ll also get a code for free streaming access to a high-quality, 12-episode series of videos (each about 20 minutes long) which are even better. 

Either the book or video series could stand alone; they cover the same ground. This is not set up as a small group or classroom curriculum but wouldn’t take you much of a step to get there.

Learn more or purchase. So well done; I think you’re going to love it. Watch the trailer.

Source: Chasm Gaming

Previously, we shared about Chasm Gaming, the kingdom-minded card and board game company behind the Black Mission Legends and Pray4 – Unreached Peoples card decks. The playing cards might make a good gift for your kids, grandkids, friends, or supporters.

Now they’re giving away a couple of freebies, a simple curriculum you can use with a group to help make your game night a teachable moment and some Great Commission conversational starters. You could use these with your family, gaming buddies, homeschool group, or mission class.

Take a look.

See also their great new 2.5-minute video, which you can use on its own: 5 Ways to Join the Great Commission, also below.