Kevin Bauder, President of Central Baptist Theological Seminary, shares (PDF) some practical recommendations regarding pastors and their involvement in foreign missions. With foreign missions on the decline—at least in the US, “what can and should a pastor do to foster enthusiasm for missions in his congregation”? Sending teams to foreign countries may not always be worth the cost. There are, however, several things the pastor can do to promote foreign missions, requiring little time and money.
On the surface, its connection to the word mission is obvious. But does a desire to share one’s faith encapsulate the meaning of the word? Trevin Wax addresses this issue in a helpful article entitled “Missional—The New Buzzword.”
One of the problems with the term is its varied usage. The term missional has become a buzzword of the Emerging Church and has taken on a certain meaning. Many from the more traditional stripe, recognizing it as a good word, have also started using it, but often in a different way. Trevin explains, “For many traditional SBC leaders, the term is synonymous with the idea of being ‘missions-minded’ or ‘evangelistic.’”
US evangelist Franklin Graham made history this past weekend by attracting a crowd of 185,674 people to the Festival of Hope—the largest evangelical event in Ecuador’s history.
Church by the Glades in Coral Springs, FL is giving away free $15 iTunes gift cards to every new visitor in hopes of drawing more people in to hear the Bible. There’s even a chance to win a free iPhone.
I’ve recently been made aware of an adoption ministry in the area: Carolina Hope Christian Adoption Agency, “a licensed, full-service adoption agency with experience in both domestic and international adoptions.”
They have just hired Dan Cruver to be their Ministry Outreach Coordinator.
In that capacity, Dan networks with pastors and churches, mission agencies, children’s homes, and other organizations to inform them of Carolina Hope’s full-service adoption ministry. He also writes articles for publication, helps develop Carolina Hope’s website, and speaks in churches, Bible study groups, and other venues to present adoption within the context of the larger story of redemption.
Ministries that target men by appealing to their supposed manliness are popping up all over the place these days (e.g., Church for Men, GodMen, etc.). More and more people think that the way to reach men is by catering to their love for “manly” stuff like sports and outdoor activities.
Fifty-one-year-old Ed Trainer, who runs International Fishing Ministries, thinks church is boring and better suited for women.
Woody Murray, a church communications specialist who helps churches reach their communities, writes about the importance and proper use of the church sign.
Often the most effective way to promote your church’s ministries is a church message sign.
Why? Your best prospects probably live close to the church. They very likely pass by it every day. They’re on the way to and from work, going to the grocery store, or running other errands. Many of these folks probably go by your church more than once a day.
That’s what Rev. Jim Hanson is doing. He pastors a very small Christian and Missionary Alliance church in Dunedin, FL, and has just started using YouTube as a means to broaden his influence. He’s already reaching nearly twice as many people at his “internet church.”
Here are some snippets from the story:
Even when the pews are empty, Rev. Jim Hanson is still preaching.
Scripture is clear that the new earth will be filled with a great multitude of worshipers that no one can number, from every nation and from all tribes and peoples and languages (Rev 5:9; 7:9). We are often not aware of how God is currently saving His people from all over the world. But it’s encouraging to read and hear that He is doing just that.
Mission Network News reports that God is saving many from the military in Sudan:
Kevin Bauder, President of Central Baptist Theological Seminary, shares (PDF) some practical recommendations regarding pastors and their involvement in foreign missions. With foreign missions on the decline—at least in the US, “what can and should a pastor do to foster enthusiasm for missions in his congregation”? Sending teams to foreign countries may not always be worth the cost. There are, however, several things the pastor can do to promote foreign missions, requiring little time and money.
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On the surface, its connection to the word mission is obvious. But does a desire to share one’s faith encapsulate the meaning of the word? Trevin Wax addresses this issue in a helpful article entitled 
Here are today’s bullet points:
Church by the Glades
I’ve recently been made aware of an adoption ministry in the area: 
Ministries that target men by appealing to their supposed manliness are popping up all over the place these days (e.g., 
Woody Murray, a church communications specialist who helps churches reach their communities, 
Scripture is clear that the new earth will be filled with a great multitude of worshipers that no one can number, from every nation and from all tribes and peoples and languages (Rev 5:9; 7:9). We are often not aware of how God is currently saving His people from all over the world. But it’s encouraging to read and hear that He is doing just that.
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