This article will focus on the first category of the overall missionary journey.
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If you’re interested in tentmaking missions in Asia or the Middle East, we have grouped some of our stories and articles into three categories to guide your exploration.
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Accepting God’s call is putting one foot in front of the other to begin your adventure of faith. God did not only give us stories from Scripture about how He rewards obedience. Today, many others have accepted the challenge, stepped out in faith, and proven Him trustworthy.
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“The Middle East? Why?” Mitch’s friends were shocked when he shared that he felt called to serve overseas. Mitch’s story goes back to 2014.
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Drawing from Rev. Mack Stiles’ message at the 2013 Cross Student Missions Conference, here are the fundamentals of a missionary calling.
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Piper suggests ten ways that the missionary calling is awakened in you. The Bible is infallible. All the other ways are relative, and they are not exhaustive.
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Inspired by Psalm 90
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Jesus didn’t just come. He was a gift. That’s the central event of Christmas, and all the gift giving, in a sense, makes that real. Jesus was given. ‘For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son …’ Jesus did not just come. He was a gift.
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If Jesus were to crash our homes this Christmas, would He recognize that He is “the reason for the season”? How might we do Christmas differently with our family and friends so that Christ can be truly centerstage? Who are the people Christ would want to gather around Him for His birthday, the people that He might have on His guest list?
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Mimi Chan spoke at our 9/24/22 Work as Globalocal Mission Webinar “Building Bridges Across Faith At Work”. Head of Seasonal Events at Amazon Books, she is also the founder and chair of Christians At Amazon, which started with ten people praying together but has since grown to over a thousand members and twelve chapters.
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In Part 1 of the story, the author shared how Paul’s message from 1 Cor. 9:19-23 guides his approach to work and work relationships: To the Jews become as a Jew and be a servant to all. In his leadership position, he learns to be a bridge and to share with others the love of God and the blessings of the gospel.
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Some years ago, God called me to work for a company that is the industry leader in East Asia. During this time, He has been showing me through 1 Corinthians 9: 19-23 how to use my position to be a bridge and share His love with all sorts of people in my daily work and business travels around the world.
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As God’s people, we’re all called to act upon the Great Commission (Mt. 28:19-20) as well as the Great Commandment (Mt. 22:37-40) wherever we are. The focus is often placed on our action or inaction, and the performance or result. But what if practicing our faith could be less about our needs, and more about understanding the needs of others?
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In Mt. 5: 13-16, the Lord calls us to be salt of the earth and light of the world. To do so, we must be in the world to engage it, but not of the world because we are citizens of God’s Kingdom. As salt of the earth, we are to inhibit social decay, preserve what is good, and bring the flavor of God’s truth to all of life. As light of the world, we illumine the dark places in society and show the better way forward.
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God impressed upon Nancy’s heart to be more intentional about bringing her students to his feet. Some of her former students met with her regularly to practice their English. Sometimes they would introduce her to their friends and questions about spiritual matters would come up. Nancy has also kept in touch with others through social media and emails. Government bans could not stop Nancy from speaking God’s love and truth into her students’ lives.
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Christians may approach their work differently as it relates to mission. Their approach to work and mission can influence their career choices, work objectives, work-life balance, and ultimately the fruit of their work. But regardless of the approach, the call to be salt and light and reach the lost for Christ remains the same for all.
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Through her changing attitude towards work and mission, Emma came to realize that being involved in fulfilling God’s mission wherever she worked not only contributed to God’s Great Commission, but also brought her fulfillment as a child of God. When she abided in relationship with him and took the opportunities that he provided along the way, she would be fruitful wherever she lived!
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Don’t miss out on why God has placed you where you are! Be open and say yes to God and see what He will do. Be there to listen to your workmates and share with them your experiences of God. Finally, embrace the work and opportunities that God has given to you at this time and be the best steward of those resources that you can be!
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We are called to be salt and light, and the great news is that light shines brightest in the darkness. Regardless of your industry and the stage of your career, you are not second class to a full-time worker or missionary. You are a minister and pastor in your own right in your organization to love people and walk through those doors to drive organizational change.
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