Books for Further Study
These books are available from
1) your local Christian bookstore,
2) the publisher listed, or
3) William Carey Library, PO Box 40129, Pasadena CA 91114 USA.
To order: 1-800-MISSION. For Information: (818) 798-0819.
Or www.missionbooks.org
Chapter One, The Need for Senders
Chapter Two, Moral Support
Chapter Three, Logistics Support
Chapter Four, Financial Support
Chapter Five, Prayer Support
Chapter Six, Communication Support
Chapter Seven, Re-entry Support
Chapter Eight, Your Part in the Big Picture
Mission Vision Resources
The following resources can be ordered from the William Carey Library Publishers and Distributors. Call 1-800-MISSION for their complete catalog or for placing orders. All other calls should be directed to (818) 798-0819. Their address Is PO Box 40129, Pasadena, CA 91114. They are associated with the U.S. Center for World Mission (USCWM), 1605 Elizabeth Street, Pasadena. CA 91104.
Step One
Encourage your fellowship to catch the vision: Simply set out some or all of the following brochures:
Mission Vision Sampler. This is a sample of several brochures published by the USCWM. One each of the great articles and pamphlets listed below. This is an economical way to see what’s available without having to purchase 5 or 10 of each.
Amazing Countdown Facts!!! by Ralph Winter, Phil Bogosian and Larry Boggan, USCWM Mobilization Division, 1994, 4pp. If you want to know precisely where we, the Church, stand today m regard to world evangelization and what remains to be done, this article is for you.
Catch The Vision, USCWM Mobilization Division, 1994. 4pp. Do you feel like you’re wandering in a desert of uselessness? Well, Catch The Vision-God’s vision-of where you fit in the task of world evangelization! Use this brochure to challenge yourself, and others, to greater missions involvement.
A Church In Every People by Donald McGavran, Institute of International Studies, 1994, 8pp. Like no other one document, Dr. McGavran’s article lines out the best steps for establishing a church movement in every people. The most important reason that believers should read this is so that they understand the best method for establishing churches and they can then pray more specifically for their missionaries.
Commitment to a Wartime Lifestyle by Ralph Winter, USCWM Mobilization Division, 1990, 2 pp. Most in the Body of Christ don’t realize it, but we are in an all-out war for the people of earth. And if we’re in a war, we should live like we’re in a war! This is “must read” material for any true disciple of Jesus.
Critical Issues in Missions by Ralph Winter, USCWM Mobilization Division, 1990, 8pp. Many people never give a great deal of thought to missions. In this article Dr. Winter discusses the critical issues, concepts and strategies that can help a church move more quickly toward the completion of our Lord’s Great Commission-if, with God’s help, we choose the right course.
The Non-Essentials of Life, by Roberta Winter, USCWM Mobilization Division, 1980, 4 pp. This article by Roberta Winter will cost you pennies but could save you thousands. It suggests six “Principles” whereby you can evaluate the “necessities” of life. Highly readable, the article focuses on how a simple lifestyle can make us more fit for the King’s use. Based on the lives of Dr. & Mrs. Ralph Winter.
Step Two
Equip your fellowship to build the vision:
Catch the Vision 2000 by Bill and Amy Stearns, Bethany House Publishers, 1991, paperback, 192 pp. “Something big and challenging is happening in our world,” say the authors, who put together a remarkable lay-orientated book on how God is reaching the world today with the Gospel.
Catch the Vision 2000: The Study Guide by Bill and Amy Steams, WWWorldView Publishing, 1991, 94 pp. A study guide to help you or your group digest Catch The Vision 2000.
Make sure everyone on your mission committee gets Mission Frontiers, the bi-monthly bulletin of the USCWM. In the USA, subscriptions are just $4 per year.
Study in group sessions this Serving As Senders book, which includes a group study guide.
Praying Through the Window: A Thirty-one Day Prayer Guide, Caleb Project, 1993, 72 pp. Over 95% of all the people in the world who have yet to hear of Jesus’ love live in a ̴window” between 10 degrees north and 40 degrees north latitude; from the western edge of Africa east to the Pacific Ocean. This prayer guide is organized to provide information for praying for the hidden people groups in two “10/40 Windows” countries each day for 31 days.
Aceh: A Battle of Swords (Indonesia) - 15 min.
The Deccanis: The People of a Lost Heritage - 17 min.
The Sudanese: From Darkness to Light - 21 min.
Warfare in the Himalayas: The Tibetan Challenge - 10 min.
In a NEW video series, Scattered Sheep, the Minorities of Southeast China. you will see the lives of China’s minorities through video footage actually shot in their remote villages. Observing their culture, religion and lifestyle will give you insight on how to pray for these people who have never heard of Jesus Christ!
Hidden Peoples of Guizhou - 18 min.
High Strongholds of Northern Yunnan - 18 min.
From the Jungles of Southern Yunnan - 18 min.
Step Three
Challenge your fellowship to act on the vision:
Stepping Out: A Guide to Short-Term Missions. Steve Hawthorne, YWAM Publications, 1992, paperback, 144 pp. Short-term mission experiences can transform typical church members into radical disciples who are committed to reach the lost and to sacrifice for the poor. This compilation of articles from the 1987 manual tells us exactly how to make these learning-serving mission tours happen, and how to make sure that those who can’t go, get blessed by those who do.
Short-Term Mission Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for Participants and Leaders, Gordon Aeschliman, Editor, Berry Publishing, 1993, magazine-style, paperback, 288 pp. This volume has over 60 new articles and current information on more than 200 services, training and resource opportunities. It covers vertually all you need to know about planning and taking a short-term mission trip. It is a vital resource for individuals, churches, school groups and mission organizations.
Ministries Available Through Emmaus Road, International
ACTS Video/Audio Training Tapes
Publications
Series I: Mobilizing Your Church 15 Issues
Series II: For Those Who Go 15 Issues
Series III: Serving As Senders 12 Issues
Series IV: Internationals Who Live Among Us 12 Issues
Seminars
ACTS Training Courses
ACTS Ministry Trips
ERI leads three-week trips throughout the year. Pre-field training, a demanding “hands-in” experience and follow through after the trip helps the church leadership develop a consistent involvement in missions.
Speakers Bureau
Neal and Yvonne Pirolo, and associates of Emmaus Road are available as speakers on a variety of subjects, all challenging to a personal involvement in cross-cultural outreach ministry.
For more information on these or other developing resources to equip you and your church for cross-cultural ministry, contact:
Emmaus Road, International
7150 Tanner Court, San Diego, CA 92111 USA
Phone/Fax: 619/292-7020
Web Site: www.eri.org
Translations of the book, SERVING AS SENDERS, are available from the following sources:
GERMAN Hanssler-Verlag Postfach 12 20 D-73762 Neuhausen Germany |
KOREAN Non Ree Communication Suh-cho-ku Cham-won-dong 26-6 Gusan Bldg #502 Seoul, Korea |
DUTCH Guitgeverij Gideon Dorpsweg 3 4223 NA Hoornaar Netherlands |
CHINESE OM Hong Kong P 0 Box 99029 Kowloon Hong Kong |
SWEDISH HFsforlag Stationsgatan 22, Box 67 S-692 22 Kumla Sweden |
SPANISH Emmaus Road, Int. 7150 Tanner Court San Diego, CA 92111 USA |
CZECH Krestanska misijni spolecnost Andrstova 4 180 00 Praha 8 Czech Republic |
The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry.
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