Missions Resources
Section A: Preparing for Short-Term Missions
- Biblical Foundations of Short-Term Missions
- What to Pack and How to Prepare Spiritually and Logistically
- The Role of Prayer and Intercession in Short-Term Missions
- Team Dynamics: Unity, Conflict, and Communication
- Sustainability and Follow-up: Avoiding the “Hit-and-Run” Model
- How to Work with Host Churches and Ministries Respectfully
- Testimonies from the Field: Lessons Learned from Short-Term Trips
- Ethical Considerations in Short-Term Missions
- Training Your Church to Send and Support Short-Term Missionaries
Section B: Preparing for Cross-Cultural Missions
- Understanding Culture Shock and How to Navigate It
- Learning a New Language - Tools and Tips for Missionaries
- The Gospel and Culture: Contextualization without Compromise
- Building Long-Term Relationships in Cross-Cultural Settings
- How to Listen Well and Ask Good Questions
- Serving with Humility: Avoiding a Savior Complex
- Adapting Your Evangelism to the Local Culture
- Worldview Clashes: Understanding Honor/Shame vs. Guilt/Innocence Cultures
- Developing a Cultural Intelligence Framework for Missions
Section C: A Biblical Perspective of Christian Missions
- The Missio Dei - Understanding God's Mission in the Bible
- From Genesis to Revelation - The Biblical Basis for Missions
- The Great Commission in All Four Gospels
- Paul’s Missionary Journeys: A Model for the Church Today
- The Role of the Holy Spirit in Missions
- Old Testament Foundations for Global Missions
- Mission in the Early Church: Acts as a Missional Blueprint
- Jesus and the Nations: The Inclusive Heart of God
Section D: Understanding People and Serving Effectively on Mission
- Incarnational Ministry - Living Among the People You Serve
- Effective Listening - How to Hear People’s Real Needs
- Compassionate Service and Holistic Mission
- Understanding Trauma and Ministering to the Broken
- The Role of Hospitality in Missionary Work
- Discipleship in a Cross-Cultural Context
- Storytelling as a Bridge in Missions