Many churches think that they are too small to be meaningfully involved in global missions. Yet, God's kind providence has seen fit to make the majority of churches in the world a small church. How can a small church embrace God's call on all churches to go into all of the world and preach the gospel? Here's a helpful article to get you thinking.
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Ecclesiology and Missiology Considerations for Pastors and Elders
Apr 07, 2025 4 min · Steve B Develop and expand your strong ecclesiology into and through your missiology.A strong ecclesiology leads to a strong missiology. When we develop a strong ecclesiology and we extend the responsibility of… Read More
A Church-Centered Paradigm Shift
Mar 17, 2025 3 min · Joel H Churches and ministries are recognizing the need for a shift in how they do missions. For too long parachurch ministries have operated independently of local churches. And the damage is evident. Ministries… Read More
Prepare Yourself and Your Church for the Missionary Task
Jan 24, 2025 Less than a minute. · Brian W This a good article from a big mission agency that recognizes there needs to more and more space in missions for the local church. People across the mission world and from every perspective are recognizing… Read More
Five Ways Pastors Can Prepare Missionaries
Jan 17, 2025 Less than a minute. · Brian W This article by Matthew Bennet is a good overview of how the local church prepares its own church members to be successful missionaries. It is a great read for anyone who wants their church to take a central… Read MoreAuthor
Joel H
With eleven years’ experience in missions and eight years’ experience in pastoral ministry and church planting, Joel now serves MissioSERVE Alliance as the Executive Director. Joel seeks to mobilize churches to fulfill their God-given role to train, send and care for their missionaries well. When he is not consulting with churches, Joel’s work focuses on administration, resource development and production. Joel and Mary are raising 4 kids (Jacob, Annie, Solomon and ZJ), attending Patterson Park Church in Beavercreek, Ohio.
With eleven years’ experience in missions and eight years’ experience in pastoral ministry and church planting, Joel now serves MissioSERVE Alliance as the Executive Director. Joel seeks to mobilize churches to fulfill their God-given role to train, send and care for their missionaries well. When he is not consulting with churches, Joel’s work focuses on administration, resource development and production. Joel and Mary are raising 4 kids (Jacob, Annie, Solomon and ZJ), attending Patterson Park Church in Beavercreek, Ohio.