Missions Mobilization Resources
The following resources are recommended by OMM to enhance your missions conference. Use them in conjunction with the Missions Conference Promotional Kit materials.
Conference Helps
Missions Conference Graphics»
Steps to a Good Missions Conference»*
Pastors and Missions Chairpersons»
Conference Activities Survey»
Alternative Names for Your Missions Conference»*
Missionary Resources
Missionary Locator»
Missionary Profiles»
Minister to the Missionary»
Questions for Friends and Supporters to Ask Missionaries»*
Questions for Which Every Missionary Should Have an Answer»*
Should We Take A Love Offering For Our Missionary?»
Prayer Resources
How to Pray for the World»
Prayer Room for Your Missions Conference»
Other Missions Resources
Alliance Missions Resources»
Alliance Video Magazine (AVM)»
Missions Conference Videos»
G.C. Kidz Web site (Alliance missions education for children)»
Missions Resources for Children’s Ministry»
Missions Web Links»
Conference Helps
Missions Conference Graphics»
Steps to a Good Missions Conference»*
Pastors and Missions Chairpersons»
Conference Activities Survey»
Alternative Names for Your Missions Conference»*
Missionary Resources
Missionary Locator»
Missionary Profiles»
Minister to the Missionary»
This letter from Phil Ronzheimer, Director of Missions Mobilization in the Mid America District, was sent to all pastors and mission leaders in the District! Good Job, Phil!
Dear Pastor and Missions Chairman,
Your missions conference is just around the corner. The purpose of this letter is to give you some ideas of how you and your congregation can minister to your conference missionary during and after the time they are with you. Ministry is a 2-way street and your people will benefit from the conference in proportion to how much they put into it. So here is a list of ideas. You may wish to edit it to fit your congregation and include it in your church bulletin a week or two before conference.
Sincerely,
Phil
How to Support Your Missionary»*Dear Pastor and Missions Chairman,
Your missions conference is just around the corner. The purpose of this letter is to give you some ideas of how you and your congregation can minister to your conference missionary during and after the time they are with you. Ministry is a 2-way street and your people will benefit from the conference in proportion to how much they put into it. So here is a list of ideas. You may wish to edit it to fit your congregation and include it in your church bulletin a week or two before conference.
- When the missionary arrives, take time to orient them to your church facility, introduce them to your staff, missions chairman, or others who may be in the building with you when the missionary arrives.
- Be sure you give them a clear, typed itinerary of where they are to be throughout each day and what is expected of them.
- Pray with them that God will use them effectively in your church during the time they are with you and that your people will be responsive to their ministry. Pray with the missionary (along with others you invite to join you) before each service or function in which they take part. I’ll never forget the story of one missionary who was in a large Alliance church (not in our district) for a full week of conference. The pastor had not yet prayed with her or the other missionaries for the first several days of conference. So the missionary asked before the service, “Could we pray before the service tonight?” The pastor’s response was startling, “Why, is something wrong?” If I had been there and had the nerve to say it, I would have said, “Yes, there certainly is!”
- When you’re planning the worship times, please use some meaningful general worship songs in addition to a couple missionary hymns or choruses. Think about it. What must it be like for the missionary on tour who only hears “Send The Light” and “We’ve A Story To Tell To The Nations” over and over again. Sing songs that will be encouraging to your congregation and to the missionary.
- Do something fun with the missionary during their time with you. Go fishing, shopping, attend an athletic event, etc. Take the initiative to find out what the missionary likes.
- Be sensitive to any dietary restrictions the missionary may have. Don’t feel obligated to provide three large meals each day. It’s usually most convenient for the missionary to have breakfast at the host home where he/she is staying. One of the other two meals could be fairly light—like a salad.
- As pastor, be sure to publicly verbalize your enthusiasm for world missions and your financial support for the Great Commission Fund. Your people will follow your example. You don’t need to disclose the amount of your faith promise, but your congregation needs to know that you support missions with your heart and your wallet.
- A week after your conference, publish the missionary’s address and email in the bulletin and encourage your people to send the missionary a personal note of thanks for their ministry in your church. This could lead to their ongoing correspondence with the missionary.
- Take up a love offering for the missionary at the end of the conference. The missionary’s tour expenses are covered, but these servants of God are not overpaid by any means—so be generous with them. Their furlough time in the States is often the most expensive time during their career.
- Ask the missionary if he/she has any approved specials that people could support. Technically, the missionary is not allowed to speak about approved specials until after the faith promise is received, but if the pastor asks him to do so, it is acceptable.
- Give the missionary a phone card or free access to a church phone so he/she can call home several times during the week.
- Email ahead of time to a colleague on the field and surprise the missionary—with a funny story or something the missionary collects.
Sincerely,
Phil
Questions for Friends and Supporters to Ask Missionaries»*
Questions for Which Every Missionary Should Have an Answer»*
Should We Take A Love Offering For Our Missionary?»
While this is not to be considered mandatory, it is recommended that a love offering or honoraria be given to the missionaries for their Missions Conference ministries in local Alliance churches. While on home assignment in North America, C&MA missionaries receive an adequate living and rental allowance. In addition, they receive a very modest per diem while on their home assignment tour ministry. However, these funds are intended for their support while in the homeland and do not take into account the funding necessary to return to the mission field. Since missionaries are not permitted to make personal appeals for vehicle, outfit, or project moneys while ministering on tour, unless authorized by the local pastor (see Approved Specials), love offerings and honoraria are an appropriate way of showing appreciation for their ministry as well as helping to provide financing for their return to the field.
Missions Conference Evaluation Survey»Prayer Resources
How to Pray for the World»
Prayer Room for Your Missions Conference»
Other Missions Resources
Alliance Missions Resources»
Alliance Video Magazine (AVM)»
Missions Conference Videos»
G.C. Kidz Web site (Alliance missions education for children)»
Missions Resources for Children’s Ministry»
Activity Books
Brandon, Traci and Graham, Leland. Another Trip Around the World, Carson-Dellosa Publishing Co., Inc., 1996.
Branson, Mary Kinney. A Carousel of Countries, New Hope Publishers, Birmingham, AL, 1986.
Branson, Mary. Fun Around the World, New Hope Publishers, Birmingham, AL, 1992.
Broekel, Ray and King, Grace E. Children of All Lands, Hayes School Publishing Co., Inc., Wilkinsburg, PA, 1996.
Brotherhood Convention. Missions, Games and Activities for Children, Southern Baptist Convention, Memphis, TN, 1984.
Choun, Jane Willson. Round the World Crafts, Games & Activities, Group Publishing, Loveland, CO, 2000.
Cook, Deanna F. The Kid’s Multicultural Cookbook, Williamson Publishing Co., Charlotte, VT, 1995.
Crisci, Elizabeth Whitney. Missions Made Fun for Kids, Accent Publications, Colorado Springs, CO, 1993.
Dueck, Gerry. Adopt-A-People For Kids, Children’s Missions Resource Center, Pasadena, CA, 2000.
Dueck, Gerry. Kids for the World, William Carey Library, Pasadena, CA, 1990.
Faughn, Jackie. More Fun Around the World, New Hope Publishers, Birmingham, AL, 1998.
Great Commission Toolbox (CD), Wycliffe, 4316 10st NE, Calgary AB T2E 6K3, 1 (800) 463-1143, www.wycliffe.org.
Grossmann, Dan. The Great Multicultural Pattern Book, Good Apple, Carthage, IL, 1993.
Gross, Mary. The Great Kid Mission, Gospel Light, Ventura, CA, 1996.
Gundersen, Bev. T.H.U.M.B. Prints, Monarch Publishing, Lino Lakes, MN, 1998.
Henley, Karyn. Missions, Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH, 2002.
Hands On Crafts for Kids, Katherine Stull, Inc., Solon, OH, 1998.
Hibschman, Barbara. 52 Ways to Teach Children to Share the Gospel, Rainbow Books, San Diego, CA, 1995.
Johns, Alison Fuller. Kids, Customs and Cultures, Instructional Fair, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI.
Johnson, Joyce. Board Games Around the World, Evan-Moor Educational Publishers, Monterey, CA, 1995.
Johnstone, Jill. You Can Change the World, Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, MI, 1992. (Activity book available for kids)
Lingo, Susan L. Servant Leaders, Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH, 2000.
McNally, Rand. Children’s Atlas of the World, Rand McNally & Co., 1999.
Moore, Jo Ellen. Children Around the World, Evan-Moor Educational Publishers, Monterey, CA, 1992.
Press, Judy. Around the World Art and Activities, Williamson Publishing, Charlotte, VT, 2001.
Radtke, Becky and Whitacre, Deborah. Multicultural Crafts from Recycled Materials, Teaching and Learning Co., Carthage, IL, 1995.
Rozakis, Laurie. Celebrate! Holidays Around the World, The Learning Works, Inc., Santa Barbara, CA, 1993.
Schmidt, Janie. Multicultural Clip Art, Instructional Fair, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI.
Sevaly, Karen. International Children, Teacher’s Friend Publications, Riverside, CA, 2000.
Shapiro, Kathy and Wertheim, Janie-sue. Walk With Y’shua Through the Jewish Year, Purple Pomegranate Productions, San Francisco, CA, 1998.
Sledge, Sharlande. Guess What I Made!?!, New Hope Publishing, Birmingham, AL, 1988.
Spraggett, Daphne. You Can Change the World, Volume 2, Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, MI, 1996. (Activity book available for kids)
Terzian, Alexandra M. The Kids’ Multicultural Art Book, Williamson Publishing, Charlotte, VT, 1993.
Watson, Charlotte. 100 Plus Ways to Involve People in Missions, Woman’s Missionary Union, Birmingham, AL, 1990.
Wheeler, Ron. Countries and Cultures, Frank Schaffer Publications, Inc., Torrance, CA, 1994.
Williamson, Nancy S. 52 Ways to Teach Missions, Rainbow Books, San Diego, CA, 1991.
International Kids Books
Charlesworth, Liza. Hats Around the World, Scholastic, Inc., New York, NY, 1997.
Doherty, Gillian and Claybourne, Anna. The Usborne Book of Peoples of the World—Internet-Linked, EDC Publishing, Tulsa, OK, 2001.
Kindersley, Barnabas & Anabel. Children Just Like Me, DK Publishing, London, 2001. (UNICEF)
Kindersley, Barnabas & Anabel. Celebrations, DK Publishing, London, 2001. (UNICEF)
Law, Jennifer. Around the World, Women’s Missionary Union, Birmingham, AL, 2002.
Leimert, Karen Mezek. All the Children of the World, Word Publishing, Dallas, TX, 1996.
Lovelace, Bracken and Brooklyn. It’s Fun to Be an MK And It’s Different!, Woman’s Missionary Union, Birmingham, AL, 2001.
My World—A First Look at the World, DK Publishing, London, 2000.
Nystrom, Carolyn. Jesus is No Secret, Moody Press, Chicago, IL, 1994.
Spier, Peter. People, The Trumpet Club, New York, NY, 1980.
Missions Curriculum
Kids On A Mission, (Curriculum/Video) The Christian & Missionary Alliance, PO Box 35000, Colorado Springs, CO, 1998. (719) 599-5999, www.cmalliance.org
Building Great Commission Kids, The Christian & Missionary Alliance, PO Box 35000, Colorado Springs, CO, 2000. (719) 599-5999, www.cmalliance.org
Kids Around the World, (Curriculum/Video) Caleb Project, www.calebproject.org.
Mission Explorers, (Curriculum/Video) CEF, PO Box 348, Warrenton, MO, 1996. 1 (800) 748-7710, www.cefpress.com.
Adventures in Odyssey—Great Global Adventures, (VBS Curriculum/Video) CEF, PO Box 348, Warrenton, MO, 2002. 1 (800) 748-7710, www.cefpress.com.
Passport to Hope, (Curriculum/Video) World Relief, PO Box WRC, Wheaton, IL 60189, 1 (800) 535-5433, www.worldrelief.org. (FREE)
Cat and Dog Theology for Kids, (Curriculum/CD), UnveilinGlory, 4663 Crown Hill Road, Mechanicsville, VA. 1 (888) 661-9920. www.jealousgod.org.
Kid to Kid, Helping the Children of Russia, (Curriculum/CD/Video) Slavic Gospel Association, Inc., 6151 Commonwealth Drive, Loves Park, IL, (815) 282-8900, www.sga.org. (FREE)
Destination 2000—M&M Kid’s, UnveilinGlory, 4663 Crown Hill Road, Mechanicsville, VA. 1 (888) 661-9920. www.jealousgod.org.
Explore & More—M&M Kid’s-Part II, UnveilinGlory, 4663 Crown Hill Road, Mechanicsville, VA. 1 (888) 661-9920, www.jealousgod.org.
Resource/Supply Companies & Catalogs
Bible Visuals International, PO Box 153, Akron, PA 17501-0153. (717) 859-1131, www.biblevisuals.org.
Caleb Project, 10 West Dry Creek Circle, Littleton, Co 80120, (303) 730-4177, www.calebproject.org.
CEF, PO Box 348, Warrenton, MO, 2002. 1 (800) 748-7710, www.cefpress.com.
M&N International, PO Box 64784, St Paul, MN 55164-0784 1 (800) 479-2043, www.mninternational.com.
Monarch Publishing, 245 Second Avenue, NE, Milaca, MN 56353-1601, (320) 983-2398.
OMF Books, 10 West Dry Creek Circle, Littleton, Co 80120, 1 (800) 422-5330. www.omf.org.
Oriental Trading, PO Box 2308, Omaha, NE 68103-2308, 1 (800) 228-2269, www.orientaltrading.com.
Shapes Etc., PO Box 400, 9094 Rt 36, Dansville, NY 14437, 1 (800) 6580, www.shapesetc.com.
S&S Christian Activities, PO Box 513, Colchester, CT 06415-0513, 1 (800) 243-9232, www.ssww.com.
WEC Press, PO Box 1707, Fort Washington, PA 19034-8707, (215) 646-2322.
WMU Catalog, 1 (800) 968-7301, www.wmustore.com.
World Christian News & Books, YWAM, PO Box 26479, Colorado Springs, CO 80936, (719) 380-0507, www.ywam.org/books.
Wycliffe Bible Translators, PO Box 628200, Orlando, FL 32862-8200, (407) 852-3600, www.wycliffe.org.
This list compiled by Carol Laut calaut@juno.com
7824 Polara Place, Rockville, MD 20855 • (301) 948-6532.
Missions Resources for Mobilization (45-page Word document)»Brandon, Traci and Graham, Leland. Another Trip Around the World, Carson-Dellosa Publishing Co., Inc., 1996.
Branson, Mary Kinney. A Carousel of Countries, New Hope Publishers, Birmingham, AL, 1986.
Branson, Mary. Fun Around the World, New Hope Publishers, Birmingham, AL, 1992.
Broekel, Ray and King, Grace E. Children of All Lands, Hayes School Publishing Co., Inc., Wilkinsburg, PA, 1996.
Brotherhood Convention. Missions, Games and Activities for Children, Southern Baptist Convention, Memphis, TN, 1984.
Choun, Jane Willson. Round the World Crafts, Games & Activities, Group Publishing, Loveland, CO, 2000.
Cook, Deanna F. The Kid’s Multicultural Cookbook, Williamson Publishing Co., Charlotte, VT, 1995.
Crisci, Elizabeth Whitney. Missions Made Fun for Kids, Accent Publications, Colorado Springs, CO, 1993.
Dueck, Gerry. Adopt-A-People For Kids, Children’s Missions Resource Center, Pasadena, CA, 2000.
Dueck, Gerry. Kids for the World, William Carey Library, Pasadena, CA, 1990.
Faughn, Jackie. More Fun Around the World, New Hope Publishers, Birmingham, AL, 1998.
Great Commission Toolbox (CD), Wycliffe, 4316 10st NE, Calgary AB T2E 6K3, 1 (800) 463-1143, www.wycliffe.org.
Grossmann, Dan. The Great Multicultural Pattern Book, Good Apple, Carthage, IL, 1993.
Gross, Mary. The Great Kid Mission, Gospel Light, Ventura, CA, 1996.
Gundersen, Bev. T.H.U.M.B. Prints, Monarch Publishing, Lino Lakes, MN, 1998.
Henley, Karyn. Missions, Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH, 2002.
Hands On Crafts for Kids, Katherine Stull, Inc., Solon, OH, 1998.
Hibschman, Barbara. 52 Ways to Teach Children to Share the Gospel, Rainbow Books, San Diego, CA, 1995.
Johns, Alison Fuller. Kids, Customs and Cultures, Instructional Fair, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI.
Johnson, Joyce. Board Games Around the World, Evan-Moor Educational Publishers, Monterey, CA, 1995.
Johnstone, Jill. You Can Change the World, Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, MI, 1992. (Activity book available for kids)
Lingo, Susan L. Servant Leaders, Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH, 2000.
McNally, Rand. Children’s Atlas of the World, Rand McNally & Co., 1999.
Moore, Jo Ellen. Children Around the World, Evan-Moor Educational Publishers, Monterey, CA, 1992.
Press, Judy. Around the World Art and Activities, Williamson Publishing, Charlotte, VT, 2001.
Radtke, Becky and Whitacre, Deborah. Multicultural Crafts from Recycled Materials, Teaching and Learning Co., Carthage, IL, 1995.
Rozakis, Laurie. Celebrate! Holidays Around the World, The Learning Works, Inc., Santa Barbara, CA, 1993.
Schmidt, Janie. Multicultural Clip Art, Instructional Fair, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI.
Sevaly, Karen. International Children, Teacher’s Friend Publications, Riverside, CA, 2000.
Shapiro, Kathy and Wertheim, Janie-sue. Walk With Y’shua Through the Jewish Year, Purple Pomegranate Productions, San Francisco, CA, 1998.
Sledge, Sharlande. Guess What I Made!?!, New Hope Publishing, Birmingham, AL, 1988.
Spraggett, Daphne. You Can Change the World, Volume 2, Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, MI, 1996. (Activity book available for kids)
Terzian, Alexandra M. The Kids’ Multicultural Art Book, Williamson Publishing, Charlotte, VT, 1993.
Watson, Charlotte. 100 Plus Ways to Involve People in Missions, Woman’s Missionary Union, Birmingham, AL, 1990.
Wheeler, Ron. Countries and Cultures, Frank Schaffer Publications, Inc., Torrance, CA, 1994.
Williamson, Nancy S. 52 Ways to Teach Missions, Rainbow Books, San Diego, CA, 1991.
International Kids Books
Charlesworth, Liza. Hats Around the World, Scholastic, Inc., New York, NY, 1997.
Doherty, Gillian and Claybourne, Anna. The Usborne Book of Peoples of the World—Internet-Linked, EDC Publishing, Tulsa, OK, 2001.
Kindersley, Barnabas & Anabel. Children Just Like Me, DK Publishing, London, 2001. (UNICEF)
Kindersley, Barnabas & Anabel. Celebrations, DK Publishing, London, 2001. (UNICEF)
Law, Jennifer. Around the World, Women’s Missionary Union, Birmingham, AL, 2002.
Leimert, Karen Mezek. All the Children of the World, Word Publishing, Dallas, TX, 1996.
Lovelace, Bracken and Brooklyn. It’s Fun to Be an MK And It’s Different!, Woman’s Missionary Union, Birmingham, AL, 2001.
My World—A First Look at the World, DK Publishing, London, 2000.
Nystrom, Carolyn. Jesus is No Secret, Moody Press, Chicago, IL, 1994.
Spier, Peter. People, The Trumpet Club, New York, NY, 1980.
Missions Curriculum
Kids On A Mission, (Curriculum/Video) The Christian & Missionary Alliance, PO Box 35000, Colorado Springs, CO, 1998. (719) 599-5999, www.cmalliance.org
Building Great Commission Kids, The Christian & Missionary Alliance, PO Box 35000, Colorado Springs, CO, 2000. (719) 599-5999, www.cmalliance.org
Kids Around the World, (Curriculum/Video) Caleb Project, www.calebproject.org.
Mission Explorers, (Curriculum/Video) CEF, PO Box 348, Warrenton, MO, 1996. 1 (800) 748-7710, www.cefpress.com.
Adventures in Odyssey—Great Global Adventures, (VBS Curriculum/Video) CEF, PO Box 348, Warrenton, MO, 2002. 1 (800) 748-7710, www.cefpress.com.
Passport to Hope, (Curriculum/Video) World Relief, PO Box WRC, Wheaton, IL 60189, 1 (800) 535-5433, www.worldrelief.org. (FREE)
Cat and Dog Theology for Kids, (Curriculum/CD), UnveilinGlory, 4663 Crown Hill Road, Mechanicsville, VA. 1 (888) 661-9920. www.jealousgod.org.
Kid to Kid, Helping the Children of Russia, (Curriculum/CD/Video) Slavic Gospel Association, Inc., 6151 Commonwealth Drive, Loves Park, IL, (815) 282-8900, www.sga.org. (FREE)
Destination 2000—M&M Kid’s, UnveilinGlory, 4663 Crown Hill Road, Mechanicsville, VA. 1 (888) 661-9920. www.jealousgod.org.
Explore & More—M&M Kid’s-Part II, UnveilinGlory, 4663 Crown Hill Road, Mechanicsville, VA. 1 (888) 661-9920, www.jealousgod.org.
Resource/Supply Companies & Catalogs
Bible Visuals International, PO Box 153, Akron, PA 17501-0153. (717) 859-1131, www.biblevisuals.org.
Caleb Project, 10 West Dry Creek Circle, Littleton, Co 80120, (303) 730-4177, www.calebproject.org.
CEF, PO Box 348, Warrenton, MO, 2002. 1 (800) 748-7710, www.cefpress.com.
M&N International, PO Box 64784, St Paul, MN 55164-0784 1 (800) 479-2043, www.mninternational.com.
Monarch Publishing, 245 Second Avenue, NE, Milaca, MN 56353-1601, (320) 983-2398.
OMF Books, 10 West Dry Creek Circle, Littleton, Co 80120, 1 (800) 422-5330. www.omf.org.
Oriental Trading, PO Box 2308, Omaha, NE 68103-2308, 1 (800) 228-2269, www.orientaltrading.com.
Shapes Etc., PO Box 400, 9094 Rt 36, Dansville, NY 14437, 1 (800) 6580, www.shapesetc.com.
S&S Christian Activities, PO Box 513, Colchester, CT 06415-0513, 1 (800) 243-9232, www.ssww.com.
WEC Press, PO Box 1707, Fort Washington, PA 19034-8707, (215) 646-2322.
WMU Catalog, 1 (800) 968-7301, www.wmustore.com.
World Christian News & Books, YWAM, PO Box 26479, Colorado Springs, CO 80936, (719) 380-0507, www.ywam.org/books.
Wycliffe Bible Translators, PO Box 628200, Orlando, FL 32862-8200, (407) 852-3600, www.wycliffe.org.
This list compiled by Carol Laut calaut@juno.com
7824 Polara Place, Rockville, MD 20855 • (301) 948-6532.
Missions Web Links»
Advancing Church Missions Commitment (ACMC)»
Agency Web Site Ideas»
Books
William Carey Library»
YWAM International Communications/World Christian News»
Calendar of Events for Global Missions»
CIA World Factbook»
Countries
David Mays»
Directory of Missions»
Gateway sites that point to other missions sites
Gospel Communications Network»
ICLnet Guide to Missions on the Internet»
U.S. Center for World Mission»
Michael Jaffarian’s 2001 annotated list of 600+ web sites»
Maps
Global Mapping»
History
C&MA Historial Timeline»
Timeline Of The First 1500 Years Of Christianity»
Missions Information Base»
News
Mission and Christian News»
Operation World»
Opportunities»
Perspectives»
Population»
Post-Modern Missions»
Resource Directories
www.missionresources.com»
www.bic-church.org/wm/resources/resources.html»
Search Engine
www.crosssearch.com»
Statistics
David Barrett’s web site»
www.globalchristianity.org»
Travel and Health
Travel Health home page»
U.S. State Department travel advisories»
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention»
Non-Alliance Missions Links
Asbury United Methodist Church, Tulsa, OK—opportunities for missions sub-teams»
Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, MN—career and short term policies, candidate preparation program»
Black Rock Congregational, Fairfield, CT—consortium information»
Calvary Church of Souderton, Souderton, PA—purpose, vision, strategy, newsletters, innovative events»
Crossroads Bible Church, San Jose, CA—global focus is one of 5 core distinctives»
Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, Knoxville, TN—comprehensive coverage of missions ministries»
Elmbrook Church, Brookfield, WI—missions news on home page, missions newsletter»
Fellowship Bible Church North, Plano, TX»
First Presbyterian Church, Glen Ellyn, IL—missions news on home page»
Grace Community Church, Austin, TX—introduces the candidate preparation process»
Mariners Church, Irvine, CA—compelling vision statement»
Grace Chapel, Lexington, MA—offers specific individual involvement opportunities in world regions»
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, Menlo Park, CA»
Overlake Christian Church, Richland, WA—comprehensive»
Perimeter Church, Atlanta, GA—clear strategies and well thought-out values»
The Chapel, Akron, OH—world emphasis on home page, good philosophy & strategy»
Xenos Christian Fellowship, Columbus, OH—section on mobilization»
Agency Web Site Ideas»
Books
William Carey Library»
YWAM International Communications/World Christian News»
Calendar of Events for Global Missions»
CIA World Factbook»
Countries
David Mays»
Directory of Missions»
Gateway sites that point to other missions sites
Gospel Communications Network»
ICLnet Guide to Missions on the Internet»
U.S. Center for World Mission»
Michael Jaffarian’s 2001 annotated list of 600+ web sites»
Maps
Global Mapping»
History
C&MA Historial Timeline»
Timeline Of The First 1500 Years Of Christianity»
Missions Information Base»
News
Mission and Christian News»
Operation World»
Opportunities»
Perspectives»
Population»
Post-Modern Missions»
Resource Directories
www.missionresources.com»
www.bic-church.org/wm/resources/resources.html»
Search Engine
www.crosssearch.com»
Statistics
David Barrett’s web site»
www.globalchristianity.org»
Travel and Health
Travel Health home page»
U.S. State Department travel advisories»
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention»
Non-Alliance Missions Links
Asbury United Methodist Church, Tulsa, OK—opportunities for missions sub-teams»
Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, MN—career and short term policies, candidate preparation program»
Black Rock Congregational, Fairfield, CT—consortium information»
Calvary Church of Souderton, Souderton, PA—purpose, vision, strategy, newsletters, innovative events»
Crossroads Bible Church, San Jose, CA—global focus is one of 5 core distinctives»
Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, Knoxville, TN—comprehensive coverage of missions ministries»
Elmbrook Church, Brookfield, WI—missions news on home page, missions newsletter»
Fellowship Bible Church North, Plano, TX»
First Presbyterian Church, Glen Ellyn, IL—missions news on home page»
Grace Community Church, Austin, TX—introduces the candidate preparation process»
Mariners Church, Irvine, CA—compelling vision statement»
Grace Chapel, Lexington, MA—offers specific individual involvement opportunities in world regions»
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, Menlo Park, CA»
Overlake Christian Church, Richland, WA—comprehensive»
Perimeter Church, Atlanta, GA—clear strategies and well thought-out values»
The Chapel, Akron, OH—world emphasis on home page, good philosophy & strategy»
Xenos Christian Fellowship, Columbus, OH—section on mobilization»
*Source: David Mays, ACMC
