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PREPARATION BOOKS SEND ME! by Steve Hoke & Bill Taylor This is essentially an e-book version of Hoke & Taylor’s book, chapter by chapter. For a brief overview of this book, see Hoke & Taylor's article: Charting Your Journey to the Nations. EQUIPPING FOR MISSIONS by Dan Bacon "Equipping for Missions" is great for individuals as they begin their journey in mission, and it works very well in a small group setting as each chapter sets gthe stage for powerful interaction betweeen the participants. I highly recommend "Equipping for Missions" as an important tool in any church's efforts in perparing its mission candidates. - Gene Kissinger, Outreach Pastor, Cherry Hills Community Church, Highlands Ranch, CO I THINK GOD WANTS ME TO BE A MISSIONARY by Neal Pirolo Prompted by the high attrition rate of missionaries who do not first “count the cost” of cross-cultural ministry, Neal Pirolo offers this book to help candidates look closely at scores of issues that should be clarified long before they say, “Good-bye.” ON BEING A MISSIONARY by Thomas Hale On Being a Missionary is not designed to be a theoretical textbook. It does not put forward new theses, new approaches to mission, nor does it attempt to break new ground. In a very readable way the author presents the ideas, experiences, and insights of over one hundred missionary writers. (Click here for two Amazon customer reviews) CROSS-CULTURAL SERVANTHOOD: SERVING THE WORLD IN CHRISTLIKE HUMILITY by Duane Elmer Whether you're going on your first short-term mission trip or ministering overseas for extended periods, this useful guide is essential reading for anyone who wants to serve effectively in international settings with grace and sensitivity. ARTICLES CHARTING YOUR JOURNEY TO THE NATIONS by Steve Hoke & Bill Taylor A four-page article version of Hoke & Taylor’s Send Me! (listed above), provides concise insights into the steps a missionary candidate should take in the process of getting to the field. FUTURE MISSIONARY CLUBS BROCHURE This new and promising development is something every pre-candidate should consider as a key means of encouragement for making it to the field. THE ROAD TO THE FIELD: LOCAL CHURCH BASED MISSIONARY PREPARATION A series of articles from ACMC’s Mobilizer Quarterly Fall 2001 HOW TO PREPARE TO BECOME A MISSIONARY This article from MissionaryResources.com also contains advice for missionary candidates submitted by additional sources. FINDING THE RIGHT MISSION AGENCY...HOW TO GET THERE FROM HERE by John H. Orme Bullet points on what you can expect from the mission and what the mission expects from you. STAGES OF MISSIONARY DEVELOPMENT: A STUDY IN CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT by Glenn J. Schwartz This paper is an attempt to bring to light some of the symptoms, causes and cures for the culture shock experienced by cross-cultural workers. The symptoms are many and the stress is real. The effects must not be minimized. Also, of great importance, it must be remembered that culture shock should be viewed as curable, not a terminal illness. (Read more) LEARNING TO BE A MISSIONARY The Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition applied to the development of cross-cultural ministry practitioners, by Dan Sheffield and Joyce Bellous CASE STUDIES OF PROBLEM SOLVING IN A CROSS-CULTURAL CONTEXT Dr. Culbertson is presently missionary-in-residence at Southern Nazarene University where he teaches missions. He also facilitates an extensive web site on mission-related information for his students, including the above title. PREFIELD TRAINING by Xenos Christian Fellowship Five phases for missionary preparation. CAN LOCAL CHURCHES EFFECTIVELY SELECT AND CARE FOR MISSIONARIES? by Gailyn Van Rheenan It can generally be said that missionary societies exist because missions leaders of local churches are unable to understand and implement world missions. I have often heard the question "Can local church leaders with a limited understanding of missions and the world effectively strategize for world missions?" The answer to this question depends on the equipping of the local church to implement world missions. (Read more) A LETTER TO PARENTS by Jamie West Zumwalt Incredible power lies in the hands of parents. As Christian parents in America, we have so much freedom and ability to help steer our children toward the passionate pursuit of Jesus and His Kingdom on earth. We raise our children in the Church, taking them to Sunday School, having them participate in Awana, Bible quizzing and Christian scouting programs, all with the hope that they will grow up to be “good Christians.” (Read more) STUDENT DEBT AND MISSIONARY SERVICE (Four articles from Mission Frontiers magazine, July/August 2004) Student Debt: A Hurdle too High for Impact Missionaries by Ben Sells What are Mission Agencies Saying and Doing about Student Debt? by Darrell Dorr Release the Indentured Generation! by Linda Dorr A New Paradigm For Education Without Debt by Rebecca Lewis IN SPITE OF DANGER . . JOIN GOD, DON'T BE ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL, RANKIN URGES by Mark Kelly The four Southern Baptist workers who were killed in Iraq March 15, 2004 -- Larry and Jean Elliott, Karen Watson and David McDonnall -- were willing to go in spite of the risk because of their conviction that Jesus alone is the answer to humanity's spiritual need, he said. "Amazingly, these tragic deaths have inspired others to follow in their steps, and their example calls us all of us to a greater sacrifice and obedience." (Read more) top |