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Four Church Giving Practices for Supporting Global Missions

Mike Easton

Jul 20, 20234 min read

Four Church Giving Practices for Supporting Global Missions

The budget is one of the best ways to reflect the values of a church. Giving to global missions usually falls in one of four categories.

Building the Foundation for Healthy Sending

Larry McCrary

Sep 7, 20213 min read

Building the Foundation for Healthy Sending

While it can be said there are no perfect Sending Churches, we do see some common practices of healthy Sending Churches.

Overview of Sending Church Element 3: Developing a Vision

Mike Easton

Mar 1, 20213 min read

Overview of Sending Church Element 3: Developing a Vision

Developing a vision gives importance to defining a clear, simple and compelling statement that draws your church members into God’s mission.

Overview of Sending Church Element 2: Establishing Missions Convictions

Mike Easton

Feb 25, 20213 min read

Overview of Sending Church Element 2: Establishing Missions Convictions

The process of establishing missions convictions begins with a church leadership team coming together and searching the Scriptures.