Missions on Point
Missions on Point is the ”propempo” perspective on church and missions. The New Testament term ”propempo” captures the local church-centered philosophy of missions. Missions on Point communicates paradigm-changing aim, vision, and practical implementation strategies for sending workers to the challenging, Gospel-neediest people on earth for long-term service for God‘s glory. ”Missions on Point” is a ministry of Propempo International with MissioServe Alliance, a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. See more at https://Propempo.com and https://MissioServe.org Help support the podcast through https://bit.ly/Propempo-Operations
Episodes
6 days ago
6 days ago
Is it possible to preach about mission in every sermon? Does every text of scripture lead us to this topic? Certainly you have preached or heard biblically faithful sermons where missions wasn't even mentioned. But once you start to see missions in the entire Bible, you can't help but to see it more. Consider this with us and we explore four ways to think about preaching and teaching missions from a framework of missions. You still might not mention missions explicitly, but at least you'll see the clues that have always been there.
Friday Nov 08, 2024
MoP224 From HERE to THERE - Missionary Training - Conclusion - Last Thoughts
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
As you get ready to leave for your missions field, here is a conclusion of last thoughts. There are some things that will prove very useful to you and your church, which are contained as Appendices in the print book:
A. Practical guidelines for security concerns
B. A Sample partnership agreement between your sending church and the sending missions agency
C. Questions for missionary candidates, usually applied near the beginning of your journey in missionary training
D. Why "church planting" is THE priority in missions
Then, some personal reflection encouraging you to keep a personal journal, intentionally build godly friendships that will span time and distance, and, finally, think about recruiting and encouraging others to joy you in eventually become your teammates in ministry on the field.
Friday Nov 01, 2024
MoP223 From HERE to THERE - Missionary Training - Get Humble
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Friday Nov 01, 2024
You may have come to a different conclusion of your plans to go to the missions field. Maybe you've worked hard for quite a while and found that you cannot go to the field. The doors have closed, at least for now. Then what will you do? Don't despair! God is still sovereign! He has plans to use you whether you make it to the field or not, whether you stay on the field or not. Get humble! Ask God what He has for you next. You might be surprised to find how God will use you effectively as an advocate or mentor for missions. Accept and absorb the love of your church family in helping you recalibrate the next stage of ministry in your life.
Friday Oct 25, 2024
MoP222 From HERE to THERE - Missionary Training - Get Launched
Friday Oct 25, 2024
Friday Oct 25, 2024
The capstone of your preparation and qualifications is the grand send-off service or weekend. Traditionally, this is called the commissioning service. You are recognized by the church as having completed all the requirements to go to the field. You are officially SENT from your sending church. It is a wonderful opportunity to praise God, thank all those who have helped in the process, and mark this milestone. Be sure to schedule some recuperation time between the commissioning and the actual travel to the field. You'll need it!
Friday Oct 18, 2024
MoP221 From HERE to THERE - Missionary Training - Get a Support Team
Friday Oct 18, 2024
Friday Oct 18, 2024
This is one of the hardest topics to deal with. Yet, historically, God has been pleased to use the process of raising personalized support, and the consequent partnership is material and spiritual, which has been the predominant means of missions ministry for hundreds of years. This now becomes an integral part of your ministry. It is not "other" than your ministry. It is a priority part of your ministry. You can find a balance. You need some help to do it. God will be faithful. Both in skill sets and in financial means, you cannot do ministry on the field without doing the support raising to make it happen.
Friday Oct 11, 2024
MoP220 From HERE to THERE - Missionary Training - Get Fully Qualified
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Friday Oct 11, 2024
You've already done a lot to grow in life, knowledge, and skills to become a missionary. Now, let's give attention to the last things, the final brushstrokes on the canvas of your training and qualifications. You want to be fully commended and affirmed by both your home sending church and your missions agency before you are free to leave for your field of ministry. Today's episode will help you make that last stretch of this marathon.
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Friday Oct 04, 2024
There are many necessary questions to ask when researching a mission-sending agency partner. Remember, though, that your local sending church needs to be involved in the decision. The process of becoming a member of a missions agency is a big step. It will frame the context of your ministry into the foreseeable future, perhaps for a lifetime. So, your diligence now will bring large dividends and eliminate surprises later. This episode is Part B of the two parts of "Get a Sending Agency Partner."
Friday Sep 27, 2024
Friday Sep 27, 2024
Winning the support, relationship, and equipping of your local sending church is important. Now, you turn your attention to selecting the best fit for a sending agency in concert with your church's leadership. It is a very important relationship. You need to have a good sending agency that respects the role of your church in your life and ministry and has expertise and experience in your target field "over THERE." This episode and the next will describe questions and issues to probe to find the best fit. If the agency in which you are interested will not allow a partnership agreement with your sending church, you should run away from that agency!
Why Missions on Point?
Missions on Point is the “propempo” perspective on church and missions. The New Testament term “propempo” captures the biblical, local church-centered philosophy of missions. Missions on Point communicates paradigm-changing aim, vision, and practical implementation strategies for sending workers to challenging, Gospel-neediest people on earth for long-term service for God’s glory. “Missions on Point” is a ministry of Propempo International under MissioServe Alliance, a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Support us at https://bit.ly/Propempo-Operations