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Fresh Ideas for Engaging Your Church in Mission

Post a Comment » Written on March 21st, 2013     
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By Kim Crawford
We hear great ideas about mission engagement from churches, missionaries, and pastors. We thought we would pass some of these ideas along to you!
  • Update your missions display – Do you have a bulletin board for missionary and mission updates? Recruit someone in your church who likes to decorate, design or do crafts to bring new life to this area. This picture is an idea for a missionary display that uses a world map glued to painting canvases and a picture frame hanger. Creative!
  • Pray the way others pray – Ask your missionaries how believers pray where they serve. Do they clasp their hands? Kneel on the floor? Stand and raise their hands to God? Pray aloud in unison? Then invite the congregation to do the same posture or style the next time you pray for that area of the world during worship.
  • Invite Missionaries to join the life of your church – If you are planning to have a missionary visit your church think of the various ways they can join the on-going life of your congregation in addition to, or instead of, regular Sunday scheduling. Can they speak at youth group night? Join a men’s breakfast? Share during staff meeting? Attend a home Bible study? Visit church members in a senior residence? We have heard that natural these connection points can be more beneficial for everyone involved.

If you would like to get more ideas or information on missionaries in your area, contact Covenant World Mission at 773.784.3000 or email world.mission(at)covchurch.org



Praying for the World

Post a Comment » Written on January 16th, 2013     
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As we begin the new year, perhaps you are wondering how you can pray for the world and Covenant missionaries in 2013. We have several resources that might be helpful to you.

Covenant Missionary Prayer Calendar – This is a  convenient daily guide to pray for Covenant missionaries and the countries in which they serve. Each day includes information on Covenant missionaries, as well as where and how they serve. The new edition is released every year at the Annual Meeting in June, but is available for ordering throughout the year. The prayer calendar can be ordered from the Covenant Online Bookstore.

Praying for Missionaries Bookmark – Find out how you can pray for missionaries,their families, and their daily needs, which is one way you can partner and participate in their ministries. All missionaries desire to be in the center of God’s will for their lives, to carry out an effective ministry, to relate well to people from the adopted culture, to care for family and fellow missionaries, and to remain healthy – bot physically and emotionally. You can download this bookmark from the Covenant website or order copies at the Covenant Online Bookstore.

Prayer for the World Bookmark – We pray so that all people may know God’s love and grace through Jesus Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit. This bookmark/insert focuses on praying for people, daily needs, and crises around the world. It can be downloaded from the Covenant website or ordered at the Online Covenant Bookstore.

Praise and Prayer Requests List – This weekly prayer list includes current requests from missionaries and ministry partners around the world. You can subscribe and receive this prayer list via email from Covenant World Mission.



World Mission Resources

Post a Comment » Written on March 6th, 2012     
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There are several Covenant World Mission resources we think will be useful to you and/or your church. All these materials can be found on the Covenant World Mission webpages. Follow the links to learn more about them.

Prayer for the World. We can participate in God’s work in the world through prayer. We pray so that all people may know God’s love and grace through Jesus Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit. This bookmark focuses on praying for people, daily needs, and crises around the world. Continue Reading »



Mission Committee Member Orientation Guide

Post a Comment » Written on May 21st, 2008     
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Equip your leaders to engage your congregation with a vibrant missions program. Learn about team dynamics and different roles, and consider important topics like how to evaluate a candidate and how to determine your church’s missions motivation. This download will help you take a step forward in missions.

$14.95 from Building Church Leaders

This Training Pack contains all of the following:

A Significant Service

Introducing the unsung, but important, work of a missions committee
Jim Ruff

What Makes a Good Committee?

How volunteers can support their senior leaders
Jim Reapsome and Bruce Wilson

Missions Accomplished

A guide to the roles and tasks that shape the work of an effective missions committee
Lee A. Dean

Advice From an Experienced Leader

A seasoned missions committee member offers advice to those who are just stepping up.
interview with Les Lamborn

Sample Job Description

An outline of the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of a missions committee member
BuildingChurchLeaders.com

Local Church, Global Outreach

An expert’s advice on mobilizing one for the other
Paul Borthwick

Navigating a Three-Way Relationship

If churches are to work well with mission agencies and missionaries, each must accept certain practical realities.
Paul Borthwick

What Shapes Your Perspective?

Consider the values that drive your church’s missions commitments.
David Mays

Evaluating an Opportunity

One leader’s advice on how your committee can decide to support a missions proposal
Jim Reapsome

Prayer List

Lift up in prayer the needs of your team, your church, and your missionaries.
BuildingChurchLeaders.com