Day: March 30, 2016

In This Issue:

1. PODCAST: New Episodes from the Global Missions Podcast
2. BOOKLET: 30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World
3. EVENT: OnMission Virtual Mission Conference
4. BOOK: The North American Mission Handbook
5. EVENTS: Upcoming Conferences, Training, and More

Dear readers,

I’ve had a busy spring writing, traveling, and teaching Perspectives classes, and now I’m on the cusp of completing a Master’s degree I’ve been chipping away at since 2011. So as I pulled together resources for today’s edition, I was particularly grateful for resources that fit well into this way of life: podcasts to listen to on the go, prayer tools to lift my eyes from the headlines to the heavens, and events I can participate in from my computer or mobile device. Maybe those appeal to you, too!

Today’s resources are great for church mission leaders. Please pass them on to others you know who can put them to use.

Warmly,
Marti

Source: Global Missions Podcast

Several months ago we gave a shout-out to the Global Missions Podcast. Rob Magwood and his team recently posted a few episodes that might interest those leading mission efforts in a local church. Listen to the podcasts and/or check out the show notes for helpful tips and practical tools you can use:

• How to Debrief a Short-Term Mission Team with Don Johnson of Send International and Standards of Excellence in Short-Term Mission
• How to Build a Mission Committee with Doug Cristgau, Pastor of Outreach at Valley Community Baptist Church in Avon, Connecticut
• Doing Cross Cultural Partnerships Well with Mary Lederleitner, a researcher, trainer, and writer with Wycliffe Global Alliance

See also the recording of a recent webinar from 16:15 on How Senior Pastors Catch Missions Vision, with Ellen Livingood of Catalyst Services and Pastor Lane Harrison of Lifepoint Church in Ozark, Missouri.

» Another podcast we mentioned has made a move and a name change. See Muslims, Christians & the Zombie Apocalypse (“We want to offer a new narrative about the intersection of Muslims and Christians without making everyone feel like we are on the verge of a Zombie Apocalypse!”)

Source: World Christian

June 6 to July 5 will be the 25th time Christians worldwide will unite to pray for and learn about our world’s Muslim neighbors. This year’s full-color informative prayer guide booklets are now available. More than 80,000 of them are regularly ordered in North America by churches from many denominations as well as other ministries, prayer groups, and individuals.

» In North America? Order from World Christian. An International English version can also be downloaded as a PDF for US$2.50 from 30 Days International.

Source: Mission Nexus

Can you free up four hours of time a week from today (April 6)? Sign up for OnMissions, a free, virtual, four-hour conference focused on issues and subjects relevant to church mission leaders. Ten-minute spot-talks will deal with best practices, global trends, partnership, and more, all streamed right to your computer to watch on your own or with a group.

» Learn more about speakers and topics or register to attend.

Source: North America Mission Handbook, Via Justin Long

Researchers are gathering data for the next edition of the North America Mission Handbook, which reports on all Christian organizations in North America that send missionaries, workers, funds, or other resources to other countries in the service of Jesus Christ. A local church qualifies if it serves as a mission agency, directly sending and supporting long-term missionaries or workers to other countries without working through a separate organization.

Do you know of any churches or organizations that might have been missed by this book in the past editions, or that might be missed because they are new, small, or not well known? If so, please send information to Michael Jaffarian. This can include ministries that have most of their work in North America but some overseas. Thanks!

» Not familiar with the handbook? Read a descriptive review of the last edition. We will also let you know when the new edition is available.

Source: Missions Catalyst Events Calendar

April 1-2, The Journey Deepens (Portland, OR, USA). A weekend retreat for prospective missionaries. Provided by Mission Next and Mission ConneXion.

April 3-8, ABIDE (Joplin, MO, USA). Re-entry and debriefing for singles, couples, and families provided by TRAIN International.

April 4-June 26, Encountering the World of Islam (online). Course on embracing Muslims with the love of Christ.

April 6, OnMission (online). This is a free, virtual, four-hour conference focused on issues and subjects relevant to church mission leaders.

April 9, Care Connexion (Beaverton, OR, USA). Workshop for churches about creating teams to care for their missionaries.

April 11, Sending Church Roundtable (Louisville, KY, USA). Asking: How can sending churches do global missions well? Hosted by Sojourn Church and Upstream Collective.

April 12, Does Child Sponsorship Really Work? (online). Free, web-based, interactive conversation from The Mission Table.

April 13-15, Crisis Management Seminar (Lake George, CO, USA). Learn how to develop a competent security and crisis management program; Crisis Consulting International.

April 14, Global Day of Prayer for the 4/14 Window (global). Praying for the world’s children (especially those aged 4-14).

April 14-17, Velvet Ashes Personal Spiritual Retreat (online). Virtual retreat for women serving cross-culturally.

April 16, Bridges Seminar (Lancaster, PA, USA). Building bridges to reach Muslims. Provided by Crescent Project.

April 17-20, Field Security Seminar (Lake George, CO, USA). Skills for field staff working in dangerous environments around the world. Provided by Crisis Consulting International.

April 18-19, Support Raising Bootcamp (Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA). Provided by Support Raising Solutions.

April 20, Knowing Who to Send: Predicting Missionary Fruitfulness and Failure (online). Free Webinar from Sixteen:Fifteen, with Pioneers.

April 25 to May 8, ORIENT (Joplin, MO, USA). Learn key skills for surviving and thriving cross-culturally. Provided by TRAIN Internationals. Also offered September 5-18.

April 25-28, Thrive Retreat (Fortaleza, Brazil). For North American women serving cross-culturally.

April 27-29, Northwest Mission Leaders Conference (Raymond, WA, USA). Theme: Changing Church Culture. Sponsored by World Venture.

May 4-7, International Wholistic Missions Conference (Phoenix, AZ, USA). From the Global CHE Network.

May 10, Are Compassion Ministries Truly Compassionate? (online). Free, web-based, interactive conversation from The Mission Table.

May 11-12, Interchange (Philadelphia, PA, USA). Bringing church and agency personnel together. Topic: Missions and money. Provided by Catalyst Services.

May 12-14, Christian Community Health Conference (Oklahoma City, OK, USA). Provided by the Christian Community Health Fellowship.

May 13-14, People Raising Conference (Oak Brook, IL, USA). Be equipped for raising personal support.

May 13-14, Prayer and Spiritual Warfare ConneXion (Portland, OR, USA). Training event provided by Mission ConneXion.

May 15, International Day for the Unreached (international).

May 15, Global Day of Prayer (global). An annual event.

May 17-18, Support Raising Bootcamp (Pasadena, CA, USA). Provided by Support Raising Solutions.

May 19-21, Global Children’s Ministry Equip Conference (Chiang Mai, Thailand). An annual event.

May 23 to June 4, Darshan (Chicago, IL, USA). Hindu evangelism training from Christar.

May 26-29, Serving Internationals (Estes Park, CO, USA). Annual conference by the Association of Christians Ministering among Internationals (ACMI).

May 27 to June 4, Single Vision Retreat (Lisbon, Portugal). A member care program for singles in the mission community.

» View the calendar or submit an addition or correction.