I’m sitting here in the enormous Orange County Convention Center meeting hall in Orlando, FL where earlier this afternoon SBC messengers packed the place and overwhelmingly voted to approve the report of the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force (GCRTF). One would hope such strong support for the GCRTF report to be a reflection of a [...]
When forming a strategy to win a target population to Christ, it is imperative to acknowledge that you can’t do it alone. That’s why it is important to form healthy relationships with other entities such as businesses, government agencies, and other churches to complete your church planing impact team. One may question a stategy that includes partnering [...]
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The Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC) map illustrates progress of the gospel among the world’s 11,600+ people groups. See where the work of sharing the gospel of Jesus remains to be done.
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IMB trustees adopted a revised General Policy 900-1 , simplifying the policy regarding short term teams. Following is that new policy: Churches are involved in fulfilling the Great Commission in multiple ways, including sending short term mission teams. These short term teams may work alongside field personnel as a part of their strategy, or they may [...]
IMB proudly introduces Commission Stories, a new quarterly tabloid. Complemented by the multi-media resource http://www.commissionstories.com/, each edition will explore issues affecting the advancement of the Gospel and salvation of the nations with insights from experts and opinions from thought-provoking columnists. Churches are encouraged to subscribe in bulk. Please note: If you previously subscribed to the [...]
Come to the Mountains for Missions Forum 2010 DATE: February 15-17 LOCATION: Woodland Hills Church, Asheville, NC WHAT TO EXPECT: Great breakout sessions to share in and learn from each other! Network with IMB representatives. Network with NAMB representatives. WHO?: This forum is for churches and mission ministries of all sizes Breakout tracks this year [...]
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Partnership Missions serves KBC churches by helping them to connect to missions opportunities in all the world. A part of our team is the Church Services Group of the IMB, which encourages churches to personalize missions through projects and partnerships. The Missionarl Church Strategist for our area is Phil Nelson – pnelson@imb.org (866) 233-0134 and the Mobilization [...]
A DIALOGUE FOR MISSION LEADERS Sponsored by International Mission Board February 15-17, 2010 Hosted by Woodland Hills Church Asheville, North Carolina If you are interested in networking with IMB and NAMB representatives as well as other pastors and mission leaders, this forum is just for you! Special Speakers include Gordon Fort, IMB VP for Overseas Operations. There [...]
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In keeping with their shift of focus from traditional political boundaries to people groups of the world, last year the IMB made a major structure change (IMB Structure Change Mobilizes More Churches). Eight primary global affinity groups were identified by IMB to encompass the 11,000 plus known people groups worldwide. A ninth affinity group targets the world’s [...]
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Free from the IMB! This booklet is 25 pages leading your church in: Developing a prayer strategy Giving to missions Meeting human needs Connecting with missionaries Building awareness of missions Training for missions Adopting a people group Teaching students and children about missions Going on a short-term mission trip Pass this booklet out in your [...]