The World as 100 People

Missional Challenge: Coaching: Setting Goals and Making Plans There are a lot of great quotes regarding goal setting and planning. One of my favorite is: "If you don't know where you are going, any road will take you there." (Through the Looking-Glass, Lewis Carroll) As I walked into Golds Gym the other day to work out, this one caught my eye: "A goal without a plan is just a wish." (Antoine de Saint-Exupery, French writer) When I coach church planters, one of the benefits that they mention more than anything else is the focus they gain in goal setting and action steps. If you've never worked with a coach, you may be wondering how this happens. I've seen this happen over and over again when I've been coached. Most people are not struggling to identify their dreams. This is one of the things that I love about my coaching relationships. Stop wishing that you will attain your dreams. If you'd like to work with one of our Missional Challenge Coaches, let us know!

6 Ways to Reach God's World | OMF 6 Ways to Reach God’s World Video Series OMF International and the Perspectives Study Program have a vision to see an ever-growing number of believers get involved in seeing the gospel of Jesus preached to every people group on earth. But what practical ways are there for the average Christian to be involved? 6 Ways to Reach God’s World is a series of brief videos that help you discover how you can be involved through learning with intention, prayer, going cross-culturally as messengers of the gospel, sending (which includes giving), welcoming internationals around you and even mobilizing others for all of these strategic roles. (For best viewing: After video begins to play, press pause to allow the entire video to buffer. Series of Seven Videos The five-minute videos are ideal discussion starters for small-group or large-class settings, and can easily be shown in six sessions. God has given OMF International a heart for Asia and the desire to bring his hope to billions. DOWNLOAD videos.

Finding Your Role in World Evangelization The Traveling Team by Todd Ahrend Ingrained in the minds of many Christians is the idea that to be involved in mission work means one thing only: living overseas long-term. This is an unhealthy way to approach missions because it excludes most people. Even those that go long-term will eventually come home and need to appropriate their vision in another way. If it is an attribute of God to desire the redemption of all nations, then it must be cultivated into every one of His followers as an attribute. The main habits are: Going Praying Sending Welcoming Mobilizing Going: This habit is most commonly associated with missions. As you begin to consider going on a short-term trip, it will be natural for you to look at your abilities (or inabilities) and become discouraged. Praying: If you could ask Jesus to teach you anything what would it be? Sending: Paul the Apostle has an interesting observation, "And how can they preach unless they are sent?" The role of a sender is not only integral, but diverse as well.