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“As you go, make disciples of all nations.” (Matthew 28:30)

Jesus spoke these words for each one of his followers, including you and me. If we take Him seriously, we want to obey. The first step is often the most difficult.

To help you take that first step, we offer the following resources, links, and suggestions for you to prayerfully consider:

BECOME INFORMED

Making disciples is about relationship. Getting to know your neighbor, your world, and the history of the Christian movement is a great place to begin.

·  Read missionary biographies – in print or online. A search of “Great Missionary Biographies” at Amazon.com will yield information on the biographies of David Brainerd, Adoniram Judson, Lottie Moon, Don Richardson, C. T. Studd, William Carey, Jonathan Goforth, and many other missionary statesmen and trailblazers.

·  Acquaint yourself with the history, customs, and interests of another culture by hosting an international student in your home, or befriending someone from another culture.

·  Carefully study Bible texts and accounts that address or exemplify our calling to be witnesses & disciple makers (e.g.: Matthew 28:18–20, Acts 1:6–8; John 20:19–21, the conversion, life, and ministry of the Apostle Paul, etc.).

·  Develop a friendship, partnership and/or dialogue with a current or retired foreign missionary.

·  Sign up to receive newsletters, prayer letters, or other publications from AMG & other missions organizations.

·  Subscribe to missions periodicals such as Evangelical Missions Quarterly: www.emqonline.com, or MissionMaker, www.missionmakermagazine.com.

PRAY

Discipleship is about our own relationship with God. Prayer – for oneself and for those around us – enriches that relationship by drawing our attention to what our Lord values.

·  Pray regularly and fervently about God’s plans for your life!

·  Get to know a fellow believer doing mission work (local, overseas, sent or indigenous). Maintain contact with him or her so you can pray regularly and fervently for them.

·  Many missions organizations publish monthly prayer lists. Visit your own church, denomination, or favorite mission’s website, or AMG International's Praise & Prayer calendar, for ways to pray for missionaries and missionary movements.

·  The Perspectives text recommended in the resources list has several articles on the role and place of prayer in the worldwide Christian movement.

GIVE

Discipleship is about stewardship of God has put within our reach. It is all HIS, and not ours. Supporting His work financially is a natural expression of our obedience.   

·  Support a foreign missionary both financially and through prayer. If you do not know a missionary, or if your church does not support a missionary, visit AMG’s website, or call 800-251-7206 to get connected with a missionary partner.

·  Supporting a national worker through sponsorship is an effective partnership with a fellow-believer serving in their own homeland. Visit AMG’s website for information about sponsorhip opportunities.

·  Through the caring, feeding, and instructing of children who might otherwise languish in poverty, the Gospel gains an entrance into entire families. AMG International serves the needs of children and families through 77 childcare centers and sponsorship of over 5,300 children in 14 countries. When you sponsor a child through AMG, you can make an eternity of difference.

·  Support your own denomination or church missions program or missionaries. Most churches or denominations have established missions programs, and most would welcome your new interest and partnership. If yours does not, the folks at AMG International – 1-800-251-7206 or www.amginternational.org would be happy to help you!

·  Check it out: You can visit www.ecfa.org, www.guidestar.org, www.amginternational.org, or the website of your preferred mission organization for information on giving wisely, and the financial, governance and accountability policies of your preferred not-for-profit ministry. 

GO

Christ told us, “As you go, make disciples.” (Matt. 28:19). You can become part of the worldwide Christian movement today by …

·  At Home: Serving on your church’s missions committee. If you do not yet have such a committee, organize one!

·  At Home: Studying the demographics of your own community, and participate in cultural fairs and exchanges. (If there aren’t any, organize one!)

·  For a Short Time: Participating in a Mission Adventures short-term ministry trip can be an eye-opener as you learn first hand what life and ministry for Christ are like in another corner of the world. Contact Pete Lafakis at AMG International by calling 800-251-7206 for information about Mission Adventures.

·  For one to two years: If you are not yet ready for career missionary service, but are eager to eager to serve the Lord in some new  capacity, contact AMG for information about Mission Crossings.

·  For a lifetime: Maybe the time has come for a major change for you. Visit us at AMG for information about Mission Journeys, to see if long-term missionary service is for you.

STARTERS: BEGIN TODAY!

Consider taking these first steps into your calling to, “As you go, make disciples.” (Matt 28:30)

·  Establish a “Missions Moments” – five minutes of every Sunday morning service – to share a missions related prayer item or a missions report.

·  Organize a Missions Conference or Missions Emphasis Week at your Church. 

·  Schedule an AMG representative or a missionary to be part of your missions conference, for special meetings or for a presentation to your small group.

·  Sponsor a Gospel Message to appear in a newspaper or magazine as a paid advertisement. Click here for more information.

·  Provide a child with nourishing food, medical care when needed, clothing, a good education, and Bible instruction through sponsorship.

·  Through sponsorship, provide for the ministry and care of a national believer called into the Gospel ministry.

MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT

The command to “make disciples” is to the full Body of Christ, not to any one organization or individual. Each of us is called to made disciples “as we go.”

The contexts in which each of us lives and works are varied. The people among whom we live and serve are unique. The methods we employ will differ. But, so long as we are faithful to God’s Word and calling we are partners in a noble cause.

In that spirit of partnership we shine the spotlight this month on … 

MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT ARCHIVE