This section includes any support related links or resources that do not fall into the other categories of the supporter section.
'Mobilising Mission' Talks
This entry includes various downloadable talks on the general theme of 'Mobilising Mission' (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view these .pdf files):
- 'Seek First the Kingdom' by Nathan George
- 'Is the Age of World Mission over or just beginning?' by Mike Frith
- 'Mobilising toward Mission' by Bruce Crerar
If you have some notes from a 'mobilising mission' themed talk, why not send them to us and we will consider them for this section.
For a list of other books on this subject, see OSCAR - Service zone - Other resources - Mission books
'Bringing the World to your Church'
This book by Joy Piper, published in 2001, has been written to provide ideas and information on how to encourage your church to look beyond its own needs to those of the wider world. It can help you organise special events, introduce children to the adventure of world mission, stimulate prayer and support for missionaries amongst other activities. The book is available to order from WEC Publications (£5).'Bringing the World to your Church' Seminar Notes & Handout
A seminar based on the material of the above book was conducted by Joy Piper at the WEC Open Day in May 2002. Downloadable copies of these notes are available below. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view these .pdf files.Seminar Notes - BTWTYC.pdf
Handout - BTWTYChandout.pdf
Catalyst Ministries UK
Our mission as catalysts is to raise cross-cultural mission awareness and action among UK Christians, with our experience of living in China leading to a specific focus on reaching and training Chinese in the UK.Website: www.catalystministriesuk.org
Email: admin@catalystministriesuk.org
Tel: 01274 776776
Christian Life & Global Mission
Christian Life & Global Mission is a six week home or church group study course that takes a fresh look at what it means to be a disciple of Jesus in today’s “global village”. Material is available as a pack and can be ordered online.Website: www.christianlifeand.com
Encourage International
The main purpose of EI is to support and encourage Christian workers across Europe. EI works on building relationships with specific families and individuals and coordinate efforts to find solutions to circumstantial problems - whether financial, material, spiritual or motivational resources. EI works in partnership with other established mission organisations to maximise resources and effectiveness to solve problems.Website: www.encourage-international.co.uk
Email: info@encourage-international.co.uk
Tel: 01633 89251
Grow and Go - 'The Great Commission'
This online resource can be used as a study or a sermon for preaching/teaching about the Great Commission.Website: http://web.ukonline.co.uk/growandgo/b2commission.htm
International Mission Project (IMP)
IMP works with home churches to prepare and send missionaries abroad. IMP appreciates and honours the missionaries' personal dependence on God and at the same time will facilitate their spiritual and physical support.Website: www.impcharity.org.uk
Email: frenchimp@aol.com
Tel: 0113 234 3013
The Missionary Training Service
Provides training courses and materials for, amongst other topics, developing an effective sending church.Website: www.missionarytraining.org
Email: coord@missionarytraining.org
Tel: 020 7932 0728
Mission Encouragement Trust
MET offer on-the-field encouragement to missionaries through visits and retreats. They are also involved in helping missionaries re-evaluate and renew effective partnership with their mission, home church and supporters. They have published a book on this subject entitled 'You fish ... we fish' by Janice E. Rowland. £6 (available from direct from MET).Website: www.missionencouragementtrustuk.org.uk
Email: OfficeMET@aol.com
Tel: 01903 500464
Missions Mobilisation Network
Link between mobilisers across the world; catalyst to increase the number of mission workers, especially in 10/40 Window; resource and information centre. The 'ACTS 13 - Breakthrough Vision' initiative is an inspiring challenge to all churches to get involved in world mission.Website: www.missionsmobilisation.org
Email: info@missionsmobilisation.org
Tel: 020 8699 6077
Mission websites for Children
The following websites are set up by mission organisations and are aimed at informing about and involving children in mission.There is also a 10 page pdf document of Christian and secular internet accessed resources for helping children (and teens) develop a global perspective or worldwide mission understanding/interest. Produced by Rosie Scott, Children's Resources Dept., WEC International.http://actionpack.tearfund.org
www.globalkids.om.org
www.globalgang.org.uk
Salvation Challenge
Salvation Challenge is a new board game with a mission challenge. The winner of the game is 'the first to give one million cash to missionaries, who further advance God’s kingdom'. It could be a fun way of encouraging missionary support in your church or home group.Website: www.mission316.com
'Serving As Senders' (for online ordering, click here)
This book by Neal Pirolo is all about the church's involvement in supporting missionaries. It's a must if your church supports a missionary and wants to 'get it right'. See also the entry in the events section for a course based on this material.Website: www.eri.org/publications.html
Email: Emmaus_Road@eri.org
'What can I do?'
What ever your age Wycliffe's online booklet 'What can I do?' offers suggestions for making the most of missionaries you and your church support.Website: www.wycliffe.org.uk/resources_05_linkschurchreswhatcanido.html
World Mission Consultancy
WMC can help your church plan and implement your world mission involvement. From selecting a mission cause or project to supporting people as they work overseas, this service puts a broad range of knowledge and expertise at the disposal of your church.Website: www.worldmission.co.uk
Email: info@worldmission.co.uk
Tel: 0845 257 6315
Wycliffe Idea Bank
The Wycliffe Idea Bank is a collection of tried and tested simulation games, stories, discussion materials and more, ready to help you present the challenge of mission to others. These materials are now available for you to download and use free of charge.Website: www.wycliffe.org.uk/resources_ideabank.html