{"id":11276,"date":"2022-08-10T05:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/missionscatalyst.net\/?p=11276"},"modified":"2022-08-10T13:06:54","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T20:06:54","slug":"how-to-inspire-gods-people-for-their-global-destiny-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/missionscatalyst.net\/?p=11276","title":{"rendered":"How to Inspire God\u2019s People for Their Global Destiny"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Read or share the email edition<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part 2: Inspire the Mind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bevin Ginder, GlobalCAST Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This article is the second in a three-part series looking at core principles of mission mobilization: ways to inspire God\u2019s people for their global destiny.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the first part<\/a>, Bevin reminded us that people around us pick up on our passions and watch our lives rather than just listening to what we say. So, if we\u2019re going to be effective mission mobilizers, we have to start with ourselves by keeping our passion for God\u2019s kingdom purposes strong and fresh. Bevin shared some practical ways we can do that.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now let\u2019s look at key ways to inspire the hearts and minds of others.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recognize Two Mobilization Challenges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the West, we have a lot of work to do in the area of missions education, helping believers in the West to re-learn, to understand, what missions is and what their part in mission is. Not long ago the Barna organization did a big survey that showed that 51% of the people who go to church in the US did not know even know what the Great Commission is<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Global South, Asia, Africa, and Latin America, there is a different kind of challenge. I have had the privilege of a front-row seat in my organization to meet many Latin American, Asian, and African men and women, face to face. And these guys are incredible. They have strong character. They have a clear call to the nations. They even have the training and equipping to some degree. What they don\u2019t have is support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That points to another mobilization challenge: We need many more leaders who are not only going to train those who will go, but also those who will stay and send. We need to help those who stay understand their privilege and responsibility to pray and give to support those who will go. We need people to mobilize and inspire the minds of the senders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer the \u201cWhy\u201d Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In both cases, a key to inspiring people for their global destiny is to make sure we answer the question, \u201cWhy?\u201d That has to be a priority. Too often, especially regarding missions, we jump into where to go, how to do things, and who to serve\u2026. all important things. But we should start with why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n