 The 'How-to' issue on mission is illustrated with a powerful sunburst above icons depicting some of the many directions of mission, which include health/medical, youth/young adults, giving, rebuilding, hunger/poverty, church, and emergencies.
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Lack of funding is the main reason more churches are not involved in mission outreach. |
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Missionaries are still the church’s main connection to people of other cultures in other lands.
Agree (36 votes)
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Mission Theology
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Mission Theology Through United Methodist Lenses |
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The Theology Behind Volunteers |
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Nourishing a Spirituality of Resistance |
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The Spread of Methodism Across Africa |
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The How-To Issue on Mission
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Getting Started: Answer the Call
by Una Jones and Christie R. House
The General Board of Global Ministries is keenly
aware that New World Outlook subscribers have a
deep and abiding interest in God's mission and in
their church's calling to participate in God's
mission. God calls every congregation ...
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Journey in God's Mission
by John Edward Nuessle
Churches of every size can and should have
interest, involvement, and partnership in God's
mission. All it takes to begin is one
enthusiastic person in the position of mission
chairperson. A journey of a thousand miles begins ...
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Connect Five Activities for Every Church
by Una Jones
Five suggestions for every local congregation,
regardless of size, facilities, location, or
resources: Form a Covenant Relationship with a
Missionary; Establish "Moments for Mission";
Create Mission Displays, Bulletin Boards, ...
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Seven Go-To's and Gotta Do's for United Methodist Volunteers
by Beth Buchanan
So you think you want to be a volunteer. No it's
not a yearning to be on a reality show, just a
relentless thought in the back of your mind.
You've seen the fliers, heard the stories, and
recognized a need in the community ...
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How-to
The kids have gone back to school, young adults
are off to college, and church families have
returned from vacations. Some conferences in the
connection have new bishops; some churches have
spent the summer getting to know new pastors—it
is a good time to take stock of a congregation
and its purpose.
I learned something this summer about raising
money for mission.
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The online version of New World Outlook features selected articles from the printed magazine. These additional stories appear in the print publication.
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The Board of Directors: What They Do and How They Do It |
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Mission Dollars and Sense! |
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The Mission Connection |
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Resources for Mission |
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The Advance |
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Mission Interns - Class of 2005-2008 |
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| HOW TO GIVE TO THE ADVANCE |
For United
Methodists: Make the check out to your local church and write
the Advance name and code number on the check. Give your gift to
your church treasurer so that your local church and annual conference
receive Advance credit. Outside UM channels: make the check payable
to “Advance GCFA” with the project name and code number
on the check. Send the check to Advance GCFA, P.O. Box 9068, GPO,
New York, NY 10087-9068. To contribute with a credit card, call
1-888-252-6174.
All Advance projects are also eligible for Supplementary Gifts through
United Methodist Women’s giving channels.
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