Day: July 31, 2019

In this edition:

1. VIDEOS: Missionary Explainer Series
2. ARTICLE: Senior Pastor Perspectives
3. PODCASTS: Recently Heard
4. SURVEY: Growing Global Kids
5. EVENTS: August Conferences and Training

Source: Pioneers USA

Pioneers recently released a series of videos you may find helpful. Each one addresses a mission-related question people may have a hard time asking or struggle to explain to others. The videos have some Pioneers branding, but it’s fairly low-key. Topics:

• Who are the lost vs. the unreached? (what does “unreached” mean?)
• What is church planting? (especially cross-culturally?)
• Who is a missionary? (or are we all missionaries?)
• Why go with a mission agency? (instead of going without one)
• Why do I need a sending church? (how goers count on senders)

Know someone with questions like these? Share these videos with them.

» Watch all five videos through the Pioneers USA YouTube playlist or the Facebook page. You can also find them on the Pioneers USA website with links to related content.

» See also the explainer videos from Global Frontier Missions. These are great! I’m told they’ve been updated, too.

Source: Catalyst Services, July 2019

Are senior pastors too busy to lead their churches in global outreach? In this month’s Postings, two lead pastors describe why missions is a priority for them. They also explain how they ignite vision and serve as the #1 cheerleader for missions without being #1 worker.

At the end of the article, you will find (1) practical ideas for pastors who want to better shepherd their church’s global vision and (2) suggestions for a missions team that wants to strengthen their pastor’s global vision.

» Read the article. It includes links to other resources. Then browse the Postings archives for lots more great content.

Source: Missions Catalyst

There’s still time to complete our survey about helping kids grow in their global vision. We’d love to hear your thoughts on that. Read this article to get your mental wheels turning.

» Take the survey. One respondent will get a $25 Amazon gift card.

Have you subscribed to Muslim Connect, from Missions Catalyst’s own Shane Bennett? This weekly email is written to help people like us understand and connect with Muslims and equip others to do so as well. Just 300 words, it’s practical, pithy, and fun.

If you sign up now, you’ll get a free PDF called, “Ten Simple Ways Normal People Can Be Nice to Muslims. With a Danger Rating for Each!”

» Subscribe to Muslim Connect. See back issues at shanebennett.com.

Sources: Various

If one of these topics catches your attention, click through to listen. Like what you hear? Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

• The Unstoppable, Global Gospel, with Tim Keese (The Gospel Coalition Podcast). Conference message; refers to Tim’s new book.
• The Future of the Missions Organizations, with Eric King (The Upstream Collective Podcast). Emphasizes that churches, not organizations, need to own the mission.
• The Rise and Fall of Movements, with Steve Addison (Engaging Missions Podcast). Also the title of Steve’s new book; get a taste.
• It’s Tea Time Somewhere: All about Expectations (Taking Route Podcast). Women living cross-culturally talk about comparison.

Source: Missions Catalyst Events Calendar

August 2-9, ReBoot Re-entry Program (Calgary, AB, Canada). For returning missionary kids, ages 17-20, transitioning to life in Canada. Held in two locations each summer.

August 5 to December 8, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement (online). Another class will take place August 12 to December 15. Live classes will be launching in many locations throughout the month.

August 10, Reaching Your Hindu Neighbors (King of Prussia, PA, USA). A one-day training where you discover simple ways to share your faith with Hindus via everyday relationships.

August 12-16, Cubs to Lions (Vancouver, BC, Canada). Discipleship for Christians with a Muslim background. From Horizons International. Similar events held worldwide.

August 15, Circle Up! (online). Part of a series of “nugget” trainings for disciplemakers; this one about coaching circles. Provided by Beyond.

August 16-17, One More Conference (Rome, GA, USA). Weekend conference on missions for lay leaders as well as professionals.

August 17, An Introduction to Bible-based Trauma Healing (Clarkston, GA, USA). One-day course from the Trauma Healing Institute.

August 19 to December 6, Christian Engagement with Muslims (online). Course provided by the Lilias Trotter Center, in partnership with Wesley Biblical Seminary.

August 22, Spiritual Direction: A Growing Practice in Missions and Member Care (online). Webinar from Missio Nexus.

August 26 to September 6, Engaging Islam Institute (Beirut, Lebanon). Training event from Horizons International.

August 28-29, Support Raising Bootcamp (Charlotte, NC, USA). Provided by Support Raising Solutions.

August 28, The Sending Triangle: Missionary, Church, Agency (online). Free webinar from Sixteen:Fifteen.

August 29, Stewardship of Short-Term Missions with an Emphasis on Discipleship (online). Webinar from Missio Nexus.

» View the complete calendar. Additions welcome. Want to know more about a specific event? Contact the event organizers.