This section includes events, advice and resources for those thinking about going on short or long term mission.
OSCAR articles for enquirers
Mid-Life Mission
This article explores the issues and opportunities for those considering doing mission during mid life years.To read the article, go to Mid-Life Mission
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Events
Barnabas Outreach Trust
Barnabas Outreach Trust is a Christian Mission Organisation with a ministry to equip and release people of all ages and backgrounds for evangelsim and mission by providing training and mission experience. They run 'Mission in Mind' weekends for anyone about to go on mission, considering getting involved in mission, or who simply have a heart for mission.Website: www.go-4th.com
Email:
Tel: 020 8394 2858
CU Missions Roadshow
This roadshow focusing on opportunities in mission will be visiting various College Christian Union meetings throughout the UK during the college year. The Roadshow will comprise a missions speaker, interviews with short- and long-term missionaries, a Powerpoint presentation, advisors, books, free literature and information. Email for next events.Email: jon@frontiers.org.uk
Tel: 0117 9713508
'Goals In Extra Time'
This is a one day event that encourages older members of churches (45 years +) to use their gifts and experience in Christian service and shows the extent and variety of opportunities available, in the UK and overseas. Email for next events.Website: www.christianvocations.org
Email: info@christianvocations.org
Tel: 01384 233511
Mission Agencies Partnership CU Mission Evenings in N. Ireland
A series of events around the CUs in Northern Ireland designed to inform and inspire about world mission.Website: www.mapmission.org
Mission Enquirer Days (Go Global/To Boldly Go)
These one day conferences for students, professionals, senders and supporters are designed to help those who want to work overseas or creatively support mission workers. The day includes speakers, seminars, exhibition displays, video, bookstall and interviews. Cost is usually adult £5, student & unwaged £3. Email for next events.Email: west@omf.org.uk
Tel: 0117 9737490
Mission-Net
Mission-net is a new network formed by the European Evangelical Alliance and the European Evangelical Missionary Alliance. Our purpose is simple, we want to:Mission-Net 2009
When: April 8th-13th 2009
Where: Weser Ems Halle, Oldenburg near Bremen, Germany
Who: Anyone that has a passion to find out God's place for them in this world
Website: www.mission-net.org
Email:
Tel: ++49 6261 9470 (GERMANY)
Next Step Conference, Swanwick, May 2008
A weekend for 20’s & 30’s with short term, cross-cultural experience, wanting to explore the possibility of longer term mission. Looking at...• Opportunities & skills – how God can use you
• Available to God?
• Shattering the illusions – the reality of life in mission
• Guidance– the right path for you
• The Practicalities – how to get there, and who with…
• The sacrifices & the blessings
Website: www.interserveonline.org.uk/events.htm#nextstep
Soul Winners Conference, Stoke-on-Trent
This year's theme is: How to be a Global Soul Winner - Part 2When: 18 August 2008, 10:00 - 15:00 hrs.
Where: Hartshill Conference Centre, The Medical Institute, Stoke on Trent
FREE to EVERYONE with Childcare and lunch provided for free!
Topics include:
- Understanding the Prayer of Intercession
- A Closer look at being God's Watchman
- Getting a Grip on God's Plan for World Missions
Tel: 01782 845625
Opening the Door on Islam
A day conference to help Christians love our local and global Muslim neighbours. Start at 10.00am with registration and coffee. Finishes 4.15. Costs £5 (students and unwaged £3.00). Seminars include What do Muslims believe?, Answering questions from Muslims, Friends for life - bridges across barriers. Email OSCAR for further details & venues.Email:
'Wales to the World' Missions Congress, Newtown, Powys
A day congress with mission-hearted people from agencies and churches in Wales. Usually held in April.Website: www.walestotheworld.org
Email:
Tel: 029 2033 6764
Wet Foot
All Souls Church in Langham Place, London, run the 'Wet Foot Scheme' for people interested in getting their feet wet in cross-cultural Christian Service. They organise their own summer team each year and also send people to join teams run by others. They host an annual information afternoon and invite anyone who is interested in short term summer mission. Email for next event.Website: www.allsouls.org
Email: wetfoot@allsouls.org
Tel: 020 7580 3522
World Service Enquiry
As a service of Christians Abroad, the World Service Enquiry run workshops for those thinking of working overseas.Website: www.wse.org.uk
Email: wse@cabroad.org.uk
Tel: 020 7346 5956
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Advice & resources
Christian Vocations
CV offer a personal consultancy service for Christians wanting to explore if God may be leading them overseas. They also hold a lot of information on various jobs and vacancies so can give specific advice on these. 'High Time' is a programme they run to promote opportunities for the over 50's. CV also produce the STS Workbook, a study guide on mission and short-term service, as well as 'Thinking About Mission', seven bible studies designed for young people around the theme of mission.Website: www.christianvocations.org
Email: info@ChristianVocations.org
Tel: 0870 745 4825
Should I move?
This page includes a number of questions that may need to be asked before you accept an assignment overseas. Even though it's written from a purely secular viewpoint, it's still good in helping you think about all the practical ramifications of a decision to move overseas.Website: www.branchor.com/move.htm
World Service Enquiry
As a service of Christians Abroad, the World Service Enquiry provides information and advice about working overseas. There is some good information on their web-site, too, including a guide in working for development at home and overseas. The World Service Enquiry also run an email course to help you think and plan your career in international aid and development. It has been developed with a renowned life coach who has many years of experience in training, recruitment and selection for international development and mission agencies.Website: www.wse.org.uk
Email: wse@cabroad.org.uk
Tel: 020 7346 5956
Askamissionary.com
This US website and e-zine tackles many of the issues surrounding those who are thinking about getting (or are already) involved in missions overseas. You can view online or send an email to subscribe.Website: www.askamissionary.com
Email: subscribe-askamissionary@xc.org
10 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Missionary
A humorous list to help you with your excuses!Website: http://david.snu.edu/~hculbert.fs/10ways.htm
