Articles on Missions

Mining for Mobilizers
Do you know who the missions mobilizers are in your church? Discover three essential conditions for developing effective mobilizers in this concise and informative article by a renowned missions director.

Mobilization Basics
What is mobilization and what are the characteristics of a mobilizer? Learn the basics from people who know how to motivate people to develop a heart for missions.

The Process of Mobilization
Do you want to catch a vision for mobilization from start to finish? Then study this detailed examination of the mobilization process from the U.S.Center for World Mission.

Seven Dynamics for Advancing your Church in Missions
How do you maintain a dynamic chuch missions' movement? Find out seven critical methods and how to overcome four potential obstacles from a seasoned missionary and missions motivator.

Six-Stage Mobilization Model
How do you help Christians capture God's love for the world, and then keep their hearts aflame? Implementing this six-stage mobilization model by a long-term OMF mobilizer is an effective way.

A Model for Church/Sending Agency Cooperation
In the process of sending and supporting missionaries around the world, partnership between churches and missions agencies is highly desired, yet not often achieved. Here's a working model of agreement between Xenos Christian Fellowship and World Team, which may prove helpful in creating compatibility and cooperation among other churches and agencies.

Interdependence—Mutual Blessing
Can a church and mission agency develop a dynamic partnership and rewarding friendship? Yes! Get the mission agency's perspective in this behind-the-scenes commentary on how Xenos Christian Fellowship and World Team developed a successful interdependent relationship.