LEARN

Tascha and I just finished a 15 week class called "Perspectives on the World Christian Movement." In this class we have not only learned what missions is, but our part in every Christian's calling to missions. Every Christian has a mission: the be a part of the Great Commission.

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” 
Matthew 28:18-20


We all have a mission as Christians: To reach a lost and dying world for Christ. This brings God absolute glory! One way we can be a part of our mission is by learning about missions and missionaries. Here are a few ways to you can do that:

• Read a missionary biography

• Pray for people you see in world news reports.

• Take a course like Perspectives on the World Christian Movement.

• Go to the library and check out books about countries or people groups that interest you. You can visit www.JoshuaProject.net for more info on people groups!

• Use the internet to explore different areas of the world

Here is a video about the importance of learning about missions and ways to do it!

6 WAYS - LEARN from K H on Vimeo.

Video and info from OMF International

What Is Our Purpose?

This semester, Tascha and I have the opportunity to attend a class called Perspectives (http://www.perspectives.org). Over the next 14 weeks, we will learn and discuss what missions is, the history of missions, and learn about current missions from missionaries serving all over the world! This past week we were asked to give our elevator speech. “If you had 60 seconds to present the gospel to someone, what would you say?” We got into groups and discussed things we would say. Some said the would talk about John 3:16 and elaborate on the great love God has for us. Others said they would concentrate on our sinful nature and that we need Jesus to bridge the gap between us and God. While we were discussing what we would say, II Corinthians 5:18 came to mind. “All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.” 

To me, this, and the previous verse, is a missionary theme passage. II Corinthians 5:17 talks about how we are a new creation in Christ. In verse 18, we are reconciled (restored) to God through Christ and we are all called to restore others to God through Christ. This is our purpose as Christians: to invite non-believers into a restoring relationship with Christ, making them a new creation in Christ and allowing them to experience the perfect love of our Savior. This is my goal. Whether at work, in my neighborhood, or overseas, my aim is the share the love of Christ with everyone. The boldness and power to do so comes from Christ (I Timothy 1:7-8a) so we have nothing to fear! 

Below is a video about Perspectives