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Mission Trends: 2010

What is the state of global Christianity? Where are missionaries most needed? How much is given to missions? How many people are un-evangelized?  Where is Europe going?

This year sixteen excellent maps from the Atlas of Global Christianity (2009) have been added, with the kind permission of the authors.

Stats have been updated from David Barrett, Todd Johnson and Peter Crossing's "Status of Global Mission, 2010, in the Context of the 20th and 21st Centuries," in the International Bulletin of Missionary Research, Jan. 2010.

Check it out by scrolling down the presentations here.

 


 
Mission Ready

Have you ever felt so empowered that seemly the only greater satisfaction in existence is that of empowering someone else?

My name is Chandrika D. Phea and at this very moment, I am MISSION READY!

Born in Oklahoma City, OK, I never dreamed that I would be a teacher, not only that, but a teacher in China.  I was given the opportunity to teach Oral English to the next generation of Chinese leaders, entrepreneurs, teachers, parents, etc.  Freshmen university students were the recipients of my heart to empower, mentor, and equip.  In my experience there is no greater reward than giving to someone who doesn’t have what you’ve been given.  I am addicted to seeing the next generation change as I encourage them to dream bigger than they ever have before.  My famous statement, of which my students can quote is, “If you dream big, you will do big."  It is not just enough for me to encourage them so I would plan my teaching lessons around preparing my students for when they will reach the point of “a dream come true.”  I believe that had I not dreamed beyond my own circle and my own culture going to China would not have been a surprise.  Now, at the age of 34, I know that I can travel the world doing what I have been empowered, mentored, and equipped to do.

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African American Missionary Census

About seventy African American missionaries have been located to date (7/24/09). We're often asked for the current number of African American cross-cultural missionaries, so are locating them by ones and twos. It will probably take us well into 2010 to track down most of the leads. We're also helping to network these missionaries with other African American missionaries within their country of service. An online directory is planned of those who have opted in. We are careful with information so as not to compromise workers in sensitive areas.

We greatly value any help--names, country of service, contact information and perhaps a website address. Please contact us with information about any current African American missionaries who have served, or intend to serve, for at least two years. Here is the survey form. Feel free to copy the survey link and send it to missionaries. Thanks for any help, and if you'd like to assist in the search, again--contact us.

NOTE: If you tried to enter survey information and did not see a "thank you" message upon submission, would you kindly re-enter the information?  The form has been adjusted not to time out for at least an hour. Thanks.

 
African American Mission Manifesto
This historic document was drafted in 2006 and 2007 and ratified by participants of the African American Missions Strategy Seminar on January 20, 2007. This conference was hosted by Columbia International University of Columbia, South Carolina. Careful and prayerful collaboration went into the document's development. Go here to read it, and to find other useful resources. Please share this website, which went online in December, 2007, with your friends.
 
China

Brian Johnson, Jack Gaines and Jim Sutherland took two weeks in October 2009 to begin to understand China around Beijing. Notes on China is a presentation summarizing some of what was learned, and also touches upon some definitive moments in the history of Chinese Christianity.

 
S. Sudan & Uganda March '10 Report
Written by Jim Sutherland   

This year's S. Sudan Team pushed some limits to assist in church planting in Eastern Equatoria Province, near Torit. Church planters have received training and we were able to assist through outdoor teaching and preaching, as well as through door-to-door evangelism. In the process we had an adventure. The Spirit went before and provided in every situation. The best witnessing opportunities were set up by people who were high on alcohol, for example. A photo report is here. We plan our fifth trip February 12-26, 2011, so please ask the Lord if you should be on board next spring. If you'd like to get involved in supporting one of the four church plants, three of which are located where there is no active church at all, please contact us. Here is more information.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 23 June 2010 16:12
 
Uganda Ministry Opportunity, Oct. 2010
Written by Jim Sutherland   

2003 Mt. Elgon seminar attendees

RMNI is sponsoring its tenth ministry trip to Uganda, Oct. 2-16, 2010. We plan to serve underserved areas--one atop Mt. Elgon, rising 10,000' in the southeast, working with seven churches. RMNI has served twice previously on this mount. Then we travel to Karamojo to serve the Karamojong people. By one account, eighty percent of them live on less than $1.00 per day. In 2003 Okiru Ezekiel, who works among them, specifcally asked African Americans to come over to help him reach the Karamojong. Gulu is our third venue, an area devastated by the LRA rebels for almost 20 years. We have a reliable network of Ugandan coworkers. Here is a trip overview, and here is a flyer that can be posted at church.

The fee is approximately $2,100, plus roundtrip airfare to Africa, visa, immunizations and personal outfitting. For more information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it We use your spiritual gifting and would like teachers for all groupings, evangelists and medical personnel. We'll try to use whatever gifts and abilities you might wish to use, as this is a ministry, rather than a vision trip. Your application (no obligation) begins the process. Upon acceptance we'll connect you with our travel agent offering discounted fares on quality airlines. Please ask the Lord if this is your time, and this is your ministry. The team minimum is six members, and the cutoff is September 1.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 April 2010 13:54
 
China
Written by Jim Sutherland   

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Brian Johnson, Jack Gaines and Jim Sutherland took two weeks in October 2009 to begin to understand China around Beijing. Notes on China is a presentation summarizing some of what was learned, and also touches upon some definitive moments in the history of Chinese Christianity.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 April 2010 13:56
 
World Religion PowerPoint Presentations
Written by Jim Sutherland   
New PowerPoint presentations are available on four major world religions: Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Traditional Religions (Animism). These are the result of courses taken in world religions, ongoing studies and encounters with believers. Together these four religions comprise about forty-four percent of the global population as of mid-2009. To share the message of salvation through faith in Christ with all people, we must be far more intentional about sharing Christ with members of these cultural religions. These studies may be downloaded and modified for individual use (giving yourself credit for modifications). These studies are introductory both in content and in that enhancements are anticipated.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 April 2010 13:58
 
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