How to Get from Here to There?


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Core Seminars – Christian Growth Missions: How to Get from Here to There? Week 13 – February 21, 2010

I.

Am I “called” to missions? A. All Christians are “called” to aid in the spread of the Gospel.

B. Matthew 28: 18-20

II.

The difficulty of vocational “callings.” A. Internal – sense of desire - Paul’s desire to proclaim the Gospel - 1 Tim. 3:1

B. External – confirmation of desire

III.

Addressing a desire to go. A.

IV.

How to know when to go? •

Mission opportunities A. Short-term

Realize that the church sends missionaries. B. Medium-term



C. Long-term

Talk to the elders as soon as possible.

D. Why we work with the IMB. •



Seek training opportunities at CHBC. •

Its growing theological soundness



Our need for financial responsibility

Consider a short-term mission trip. E. Why we want to do CHBC teams



Labor to be fruitful here and now.



Pray and seek the counsel of others.

V. B.

What if I’m not going right now?



Theological agreement



Ability to build team stateside



Mutual support on the field

Conclusion A. Getting from here to there may be a long process; begin early and involve others. B.

Missions is about God’s glory in the gospel.