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Sending Church
Equip your 'Sent Ones'
with your Church's Reproductive DNA
The Need
Christians who have learned the biblical, historical, cultural and strategic foundations for God's work with the nations normally desire to act on what they have learned. Get guidance from experienced mentors, to take practical steps to do your part in fulfilling our Lord's Great Commission. Do not simply file what you have learned under 'M' for missions; keep moving and influencing others!



Some Answers
Form a small group as a temporary training church in which potential missionaries practice vital skills. These include:
  ►Proclaim Christ within existing social networks (family, friends).
  ►Make disciples by teaching them to obey Jesus' commands first.
  ►Worship in a way that fits a small group--include the Lord's
      Supper, practice the interactive 'one another' commands, and
      let children participate in an active way.
►Develop mentoring 'chains' for new leaders the way Christ and
      His apostles did.
        ►Mobilize workers to start daughter churches.

Mobilize Alumni of Perspectives* or similar training programs for their Next Step. View or copy Add Action to Mission Courses
  ►Help alumni to think through their plans.
  ►Agree on action points for your church or  mission agency to reach
       neglected fields.
  ►Stay focused on strategic projects.
  ►Let your church be a 'sending church.' Form effective missionary
       teams. View or copy Missionary Team Building

Lay Foundations--historical, biblical and practical--for your congregation to be a 'sending church.' View or copy GlobaLocal Church

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*Perspectives
on the World Christian Movement
by William Carey University (affiliate of the U.S. Center for World Mission) is an extensive study course to help you discover what God is doing around the world and consider your part in His purposes.  It is offered during the year at extension sites In many places throughout the United States and elsewhere. Visit their web site: www.perspectives.org.

A simpler version of similar mission orientation is also available:
Let Meg Crossman introduce you to Pathlight, God's Global Purpose. E-MAIL

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