Global Missions Essential Resources

Equip yourself for missions.

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So, you're interested in serving God cross-culturally.

That's great!

When you land on the field, what version of yourself will you bring to the task?

In this article, we'll share resources God has used in the lives of others who have walked in your shoes. Get equipped & bring your most surrendered, informed & prepared self to serve among the nations!

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1. Workbooks If you're looking for a self-paced, comprehensive way to learn about global missions, workbooks are the way to go. Learn about the biblical basis for missions, God's heart for the nations, and how to get started right where you are by starting these 6-7 week studies. Make it more fun by inviting your friends/family to join along!

• 6-Week Xplore Study (Intro to Missions)
  Center for Missions Mobilization
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• 7-Week GoMobilize Study
  Center for Missions Mobilization
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2. Books & E-Books
   Learn in an in-depth way from seasoned missions veterans through books and ebooks. What you read influences who you are, so if you're looking to become a cross-cultural worker, adding in reading materials to your daily routine can help grow your heart and understanding of the nations.

• Cross-Cultural Connections
  Duane Elmer
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• The 3D Gospel
  Jayson Georges
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• Evangelism & The Sovereignty of God
  J.I. Packer
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• Let the Nations Be Glad
  John Piper
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• When Everything is Missions
  Denny Spitters & Matthew Ellison
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3. Podcasts
   If you're an audible learner or finding time to read seems daunting, podcasts could be the best way for you to grow your understanding of global missions.
   
   There are a number of episodes on missions out there if you search on Apple or Spotify however, we've pulled together two podcasts that are almost solely centered around what God is doing in the nations so you can search their libraries and find the subtopics most helpful for you.

• Radical with David Platt
  David Platt
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• Center for Missions Mobilization Podcast
  Center for Missions Mobilization

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4. Trainings
   The most experiential learning you can take advantage of before serving is training. Many organizations require training before leaving for the field because of the immense benefits preparation can bring to the worker & those they'll interact with in the host country.
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   Here are a few of varying lengths to explore!

• 6-Week Course: Equipping to Go Cross-Culturally
  Center for Intercultural Training
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• 15-Week Course: God's Heart for the Nations
  Perspectives
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• 3-8 min Missions Basics Youtube Videos
  Global Frontier Missions
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• 10-Week Ministry Learning + Training Group
  Launch Global
  
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5. Prayer & Unreached People Group (UPG) Guides
   One of the easiest resources to use right away is prayer & unreached people group guides. God-honoring prayer points your heart in the direction of Christ's.
   
   By developing prayer rhythms for the nations especially those that have never heard the good news- you'll grow in understanding of the nations and learn to see them as God does in scripture.

• Global Prayer Resources
  Operation World
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• Unreached People Group (UPG) Guides
  Joshua Project
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• Prayer Guide
  Prayercast

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You're off to a great start!

Now you have a few tools to equip yourself for global missions! Teachability is a key quality to have as a cross cultural worker, so your willingness to learn is an encouraging start.

We're praying for you!

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Questions? We're happy to help! Contact a coach to explore your next steps in global missions!