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Greg Mathias

May 65 min read

The Nations in Our Own Back Yard

Our world is closer and more interconnected in ways that require us to think and act like a missionary in our communities. When we look for

Resources for Cultivating Missions Awareness in Kids

Jenny Marcelene

Apr 15 min read

Resources for Cultivating Missions Awareness in Kids

My family has an obsession—the Sacramento Kings basketball team. Despite fifteen years of marriage to a hardcore fan, I didn't cross the...

The Sending Pipeline Part 3: From Globally Aware to Global Christians

Mike Easton

Sep 20, 20214 min read

The Sending Pipeline Part 3: From Globally Aware to Global Christians

Global Christians understand that they have to orient their life around God’s mission of bringing the Gospel to those who have not heard it.

Resources to Help Guide Your Prayer for the Nations

Meredith Cook

Aug 20, 20212 min read

Resources to Help Guide Your Prayer for the Nations

Prayer is vital to the work of missionaries around the world. Here are some organizations that have developed prayer guides for the nations.

Overview of Sending Element 1: Cultivating Missions Awareness

Mike Easton

Feb 17, 20214 min read

Overview of Sending Element 1: Cultivating Missions Awareness

Missions awareness starts with you. You can begin creating awareness by helping those close to you understand God’s heart for the nations.