Global Ministries can help you promote missions in a number of ways.
CultureLink and People Raising
Our director, Jeff Bleijerveld, is a certified CultureLink trainer and People Raising coach. CultureLink provides the training needed for short-term team leaders to effectively plan, prepare and lead volunteer teams. People Raising provides the training and tools necessary to raise funds for ministry in a relational manner, whether for short-term or long-term assignment.
Sunday School Resources
Following are four excellent resources that could be used as a Sunday School Elective course about missions.
Operation WorldView. Perspectives is an extensive mission training opportunity for pastor's and lay people (see www.perspectives.org). However curriculum has become available to replicate some of that experience in a shorter time and in a small group format, such as Sunday School. Go to the following website for details: http://www.mission1.org/opwv.html
Impact Eternity. This is put together by the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptists. It is a 5 week study to help people capture God's heart and purpose.
God's Heart for the Nations. by Jeff Lewis - A Bible Study in eight lessons that rips apart the old, traditional understandings of God's plan and purpose for our lives. The author combines powerful Bible passages with challenging and provocative questions. Each lesson is followed by a time of meditation and a focus on an unreached people group. Published in 2002 by Caleb Project, 10 West Dry Creek Circle, Littleton, CO 80120
For details go to: http://www.calebproject.org/store
Eternal Impact: Discover Your Role in God's Worldwide Purpose. In an attempt to equip church leaders seeking a unified local and worldwide outreach, Caleb Project has produced a unique 10-week small-group study for adults. This tool helps church leaders equip their congregations to reach the nations, from neighborhood to distant lands.
Learn how to be Pray-ers, Senders, Goers, Welcomers, Givers, and/or Connectors. Find it at http://www.calebproject.org/store
Past Videos/DVD's
Make Him Famous. This five-minute video or DVD set to the song by Julian Drive, “Famous”, encourages congregations to develop their own unique way of “making Christ famous” across the earth. This video was made for Self Denial, but is equally suitable for a short motivational clip in your worship service or smaller group setting. Contact Darlene at Global Ministries for a copy.
India. Our friend in India's presentation about her work at the recent Day of Missions.
Words for the World. Produced in 2006 by Wycliffe - JAARS. It introduces you to the work of Neal and Carol Brinneman (UB Endorsed Missionaries) who use their computer technical skills and writing skills to further the work of Bible Translation and the sharing of missionary stories.
The Philippines and the United Brethren Church Rev. Mike Brown and Huntington University worked together to produce an introduction to the work and ministry of the United Brethren church in the Philippines. This DVD is available from the Global Ministries Lending Library.
Powerpoint CD
Global Ministries Powerpoint Slides – Faces, Places and More. Steve Dennie has developed a large number of powerpoint slides of United Brethren missionaries, mission fields, churches in other countries, great missionary quotes and more. This is available on CD, and is useful for congregational inspiration and education. Contact Darlene at Global Ministries for a copy.
Training Resources
"Trip Stuff" Stuff you need to know about doing Mission Trips in Your Church by David Mays is a collection of 230 documents developed or used by local churches for doing mission trips. It includes samples, forms, guidelines, procedures, policies, tips and hints—everything from Application Forms to Standards of Excellence. (Trip Stuff is available on CD in Microsoft Word.)
Purchase the CD for $24. For more information and to order, go to www.davidmays.org or call 317-852-0348.
"Stuff IV" is the fourth volume of an encyclopedia of all the things you wanted to know about doing missions but didn't know where to find. It is a compilation of one-page concepts, lists, outlines, forms, samples, and resources covering everything from becoming a World Christian to Missions Web Sites.
More than 6000 copies of volumes 1, 2, and/or 3 have been distributed. It is certainly one of the best resources available to churches and individuals involved in missions. (“Stuff” is available only on CD in Microsoft Word.)
Purchase all four volumes with cumulative index ($26) or just the fourth volume ($12). For more information and to order go to www.davidmays.org or call 317-852-0348.
Updated Maps!
Copies of the above UB world missions map (updated September 2006) are available for free. They measure 11-by-17 inches, and work great as placemats for potlucks and banquets. And while you're at it, replace the outdated map on your church bulletin board. Order from Global Ministries. We have plenty! To view a larger version of the map, click here. Send an email with your request for copies of the map and where to send them, or call toll-free: 1-888-622-3019.
PowerPoint Slides
Global Ministries has prepared PowerPoint slides for nearly all of our missionaries and national leaders, as well as other slides related to UB missions. Many UB churches use an "announcement loop" prior to services: they show slides with information and announcements about church events, similar to the slides typically shown in theaters before the movie. These slides can be added to the mix to help people get acquainted with our missionaries and our international work in general. You can download them from the website.
Missionaries
International Leaders
Countries
Slide Index
"Go Prepared" Video Series
Global Ministries is making available a video series entitled "Go Prepared." It is geared for churches and groups planning a short-term ministry experience. It is produced by Teams Commissioned for Christ International, Inc. Here is description of the series:
"Go Prepared" is a consolidated, yet comprehensive, short-term missions video training series designed to prepare you and your team for the best short-term missions experience. It contains 6 teaching sessions taught by some of America's best-known experts in the field of missions. Each set provides a total of 3 hours of intensive training plus a Team Leader's Guide."
Other Videos in the "Go Prepared" Series
Construction:
- "Building for Eternity"
- "When Medical Missions Changes Lives"
- "Help! I'm Not A Fundraiser"
- "Why Should I Go?"
- "It Changed My Church Forever!"
Evangelism:
- "Different Ways to Tell Them"
To borrow these videos, please contact Darlene at Global Ministries.
Is God Calling
Have you wondered if God might be calling you into missions service? Send Me: Your Journey to the Nations, by Steve Hoke and Bill Taylor, would be an excellent workbook for you to work through in discerning God's will. Are you interested in leading a Bible study or Sunday school class to stimulate passion for missions? One possible resource would be God's Heart for the Nations, by Jeff Lewis. It has eight lessons. Preparing yourself or a team for a short-term mission experience? Here are a couple resources to consider:
- Before You Pack Your Bag, Prepare Your Heart, by Cindy Judge. This short-term mission preparation guide includes 12 Bible studies plus a trip journal.
- Short-Term Missions Workbook: From Mission Tourists to Global Citizens, by Tim Dearborn.
Photos of Missionaries
This page contains downloadable photos--from 72 dpi to high-resolution 225 dpi--of most of our missionaries
Who to Contact
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