Adapted from Senders by Paul Seger How does a local church become a sending church? It’s not by simply adding missions to its list of ministries. It becomes a sending church when the Great Commission shapes its priorities, its people and its…
by Dave Rudolph, Managing Director, Biblical Ministries South Africa South African churches tend to face financial challenges. While some are in more affluent areas, others in rural or township locations, or perhaps new church plants, will likely find it more…
Feeling a call to missions is an exciting thing. I can remember how I felt when I was a kid, and missionaries would come to our church to give a report on the mission field and their ministry. I was…
Before Paul and Barnabas departed on their first missionary journey, there was no recruitment campaign, application process, or public appeal for volunteers. There was a local church worshipping, fasting, serving, and listening to God. Acts 13:1–3 introduces us to the…
Five everyday practices that prepare believers to participate in the Great Commission—wherever God may lead them. When does missions begin? We often picture an airport departure: suitcases packed, passports ready, supporters gathered, and a missionary stepping onto a plane. But…
by Paul Seger, Global Missions Consultant for BMW SA The Great Commission belongs to the whole church. When Jesus commanded His disciples to “make disciples of all nations,” He was not giving a private assignment to a few unusually adventurous…