• July 13, 2018

    12 Bible Verses for Missions

    Jesus’ final command to his disciples in the Bible was to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). As believers, we are called to spread God’s word throughout the world—whether that is just outside our door or across the globe. Use this collection of Bible verses to discuss the call to missions in your conversations, sermons, worship, work, and service.

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  • February 6, 2018

    6 Great Ways to Make a Missionary Visit a Success

    A well-planned missionary visit can make a big difference in how your church views mission. Here are some tips to plan a successful missionary visit:

    1. Involve your missionaries in a worship service.
    This will help your congregation get to know the missionaries and make the missionaries feel welcomed.

    2. Schedule a visit between missionaries and your pastor.
    Both will love the opportunity to talk about God’s work in the world.

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  • January 27, 2018

    153 Themes for Your Next Mission Emphasis Event

    The following list of mission emphasis themes is meant to help you choose a topic or message that you want to build a mission emphasis event/service around. The theme can influence the choice of music, sermons, and decorations. 

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  • November 10, 2016

    Fundraising Ideas for Missions Expenses

    “From beginning to end, fund-raising is grounded in prayer and undertaken in gratitude...Gratitude flows from the recognition that who we are and what we have are gifts to be received and shared.” -- Henri Nouwen

    Fundraising is as much a participation in ministry as it is a necessity to support ministry. When we invite others to give, we are asking them to invest themselves and their resources in God’s mission to expand his Kingdom and grow His church. Here are some practical ways to help fundraise for your ministry.

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