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Much Ado about Missions Series: Global Missions

July 11, 2013 by stultsmamaof4 25 Comments

Since I spent the majority of my growing up years as an MK (missionary kid), global missions is a subject close to my heart.

But lately, I’ve been plagued by questions of “Am I doing enough?” and “What else can I do?”

So what’s the big deal about global missions anyway?  We’re all called to be missionaries where we live, right?  Yes, we should be sharing the gospel in our homes, with our neighbors and co-workers, and so forth as is commanded in scripture.

The big deal about global missions is that nearly one-third of the world’s total population remains unreached, meaning these people have had little to no opportunity to hear the message of salvation!  These people groups often live in fear of evil spirits or gods and sometimes even participate in horrors like witch-burnings and ritual killings as a result of those fears.  Some are trapped by societal boundaries of caste systems or governmental boundaries such as communism.

What can moms do to further the spread of the gospel to unreached people groups? We can start right in our own homes! Join us for a series on teaching missions at home for parents, teachers, children's ministers, sunday school teachers, etc. #missions #family #parenting #teaching

 

While we here in America are blessed to find churches on many street corners and  bibles not only in our own language, but also in a plethora of translations, our overseas friends are not.

Even driving down the highway, we often see crosses or billboards proclaiming God’s truth.  And with the rise of the Internet, the possibilities are further increased!  Those unsaved relatives, friends, and neighbors might not know Jesus personally, but most of them at least know of Him.

Why is global missions so crucial? And what can we do to further the spread of the gospel to unreached people groups? We can start right in our own homes! Source of info: The Joshua Project

But for a tribal man, woman, or child in an unreached location, the gospel message is simply not present. By some estimates, the ratio of American churches to unreached people groups  is 140:1.

One hundred forty American churches for every one group of people still waiting to hear the Good News! Are you as surprised by that number as I am?

What Parents Can Do about Global Missions

As a church planter’s wife, I know the unsaved are with us here too, but the need for these unreached people groups is even more urgent yet often more easily ignored.

They have no neighbors who believe, no Bibles to read, no billboards, no Internet, no gospel tracts, no revivals, no churches, no outreach ministries… nothing to connect them with life-giving Good News!

We have a responsibility as Christ-followers  to reach out to the unsaved on all levels – within our families, our local communities, our countries, and yes, even our world! Let’s not forget our overseas brothers and sisters who are without hope.

Why is global missions so crucial? And what can we do to further the spread of the gospel to unreached people groups? We can start right in our own homes!

We must be involved with global missions in some way (even if we can’t physically go ourselves), and we must teach our children the importance of reaching the unreached, whether they live nearby or  halfway around the world. Not to be “good” Christians or to pat ourselves on the back but because…

People.

 are.

 dying.  

without ever having even a single opportunity to hear of the Father’s great love for us, without a chance to experience true freedom.

Please take a moment to view this powerful message from the Joshua Project. I promise it will be worth your time! Be sure to watch it to the very end – the last few seconds are important.

You Should Know (English) Video by MUP.ORG from Mustang International on Vimeo.

So, what can we do?  We may not all be able to go at this point in time, so how can we reach out beyond what is comfortable to us? How can we foster a missions mindset in our homes?  I’ll be honest with you that I struggle with these questions.   What exactly does the Lord require of me and our family in regards to missions?

I don’t have all of the answers, even for myself.  My husband is a pastor and much of our “missions” work occurs right here in our neighborhood, but I am convinced that I must not forget that there is a world of dying, unreached people out there, as well.

I hope this bloghop series will answer at the least a few of those questions for us and for you, our readers about our role in global missions.

In addition to my own posts, I’m very blessed to have two other bloggers join me in this missions series, as we attempt to answer some of these questions.

My sister Sarah, from Love Notes,  not only grew up on the mission field, she also elected to return to PNG  (Papua New Guinea) for a while during her single years.  Currently, she and her minister husband serve at a church in Ohio, as well as at the local city mission.

My blog-savvy cousin Angie, from My Four Monkeys, is a homeschooling mama of four.  Angie writes all over the web for companies like Tommy Nelson and Alex Toys, as well as on her own blog.  She also serves faithfully in her local church, alongside her husband.

We are excited to share with you some amazing materials and methods for teaching missions in your home or in your church, as well as ways to experience missions as a family, and even ways to pray specifically for the most unreached people groups of the world.

The first post, 8 Resources for Teaching Missions in the Home, is live now!

Jen 🙂

Read the series by clicking the images below:

With so many people still unreached, what can Christian parents do to raise missions-minded children? #missions #kids #parenting biblical parenting |raising godly kids | Missions minded familes | teaching missions at home |homeschool | children's church |family discipleship | Being Confident of This | Christian livingThe best way to teach your family to be missions-minded is to experience world mission for yourselves! Here are 4 missions experiences for your family to consider. #missions #missionalfamily #parenting #family missions experiences for the family | misison trips for teens | missions trips for families | missions trips for kids | how to be more missional | church | world missions ||teaching kids about missions                                         T.H.U.M.B. is a simple strategy to teach your family how to pray for the world's largest unreached people groups. You can be involved in world missions right from your home by praying for the unreached! #missions #prayingTHUMB #prayerstrategy #parenting Christian parenting | missions week | missions focus | church |teaching children | teaching kids about missions | praying for the world | praying for missions |prayer strategy |missional family | missional women

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more statistics on why the need is so great, read here:

http://writtenreality.com/209-million-is-a-very-big-number/

http://weheartnepal.wordpress.com/2013/06/24/life-in-the-fll-why-we-do-what-we-do-part-2/

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Christ-centered living, family, Jesus, Joshua Project, Missionary Kid, Missions, Motherhood, Much Ado About Missions Series, Papua New Guinea, parenting, teaching missions, the Great Commission, tribal groups, Unreached people group

Comments

  1. richellaparham says

    July 11, 2013 at 12:04

    Thanks so much for this post, and for linking to Grace at Home! The timing for me is amazing. Right at this moment I’m writing a post about missions, for God has just called my oldest son to international missions!

    Reply
    • stultsmamaof4 says

      July 11, 2013 at 12:34

      How amazing! I was surprised at how God has put this topic on so many hearts at the same time (although, I shouldn’t be). God has been speaking to my husband and I lately, as well. The direction isn’t clear to us yet, but we know He wants us to be open to whatever He has in store. Where will your son be heading?
      Jen 🙂

      Reply
  2. Gail says

    July 11, 2013 at 23:28

    I’ve been reading missionary biographies lately and they are always very convicting about the purpose of our lives. Yes, missions is important and should be more a part of every Christian’s life. Thanks for spending time on this subject. And thanks for linking to TGIF.

    Reply
    • stultsmamaof4 says

      July 12, 2013 at 08:01

      Thanks for hosting, Gail! I find missionary biographies convicting as well.
      Jen 🙂

      Reply
  3. Rosilind @ A Little R & R says

    July 12, 2013 at 07:38

    Wonderful series!! I am excited about this!!! Yes -so much of the world remains unreached…still. The country I live in has a population of 4.5 million and only 7,000 born-again Christians. Some regions are completely void of gospel-preaching churches…I just spoke with a lady today who has to drive to another town to go to church – and sometimes doesn’t make it – because there isn’t one near her at all. Some don’t even have THAT option. There is still so much work left to be done before Jesus Christ returns!

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    • stultsmamaof4 says

      July 12, 2013 at 13:41

      Amen, Rosilind – so much work to be done! In Papua New Guinea we lived in the highlands region and there are still some very isolated tribes those mountains that are difficult to reach even by hiking, many of which have never even heard the name of Jesus. Thanks for stopping by!
      Jen 🙂

      Reply
  4. Krystle says

    July 14, 2013 at 14:38

    Thank you for this message!! I finished reading “Radical” by David Platt about a month ago and missions has been on my heart a lot! I know God wanted me to read this to remind me about how great the need for Christ is and how an abundance of people need to hear the good news!

    Pinned it! Thanks for sharing with us at One Sharendipity Place this weekend!!

    Reply
    • stultsmamaof4 says

      July 14, 2013 at 17:26

      I have not heard of that book, Krystle, but it sounds interesting. I’m glad the Lord was able to use this to give you a gentle reminder. 🙂 Thanks for sharing it!
      Jen 🙂

      Reply
  5. Emily says

    July 15, 2013 at 22:35

    Excited to follow this series! I found you on Pinterest via One Sharendipity Place. I’ve linked to that blog as well and would love for you to visit my site–all about our mission work in Liberia! 🙂
    Lemliberia.wordpress.com
    Blessings!!
    Emily

    Reply
    • stultsmamaof4 says

      July 15, 2013 at 23:10

      Emily, I’m so happy to meet you! When my parents were planning to head overseas, they were originally headed for Liberia! But then civil war broke out and missionaries were being evacuated, so we ended up in Papua New Guinea instead. I will definitely stop by and visit your blog. (Isn’t technology wonderful!)
      Jen 🙂

      Reply
  6. Debbie says

    July 16, 2013 at 13:29

    As a missionary it is exciting to see another blogger who wants to motivate others in the area of missions.

    Reply
    • stultsmamaof4 says

      July 17, 2013 at 09:26

      Yes! It’s amazing to see God work in so man hearts at once. 🙂 My family were missionaries to Papua New Guinea during my high school years. What country are you in, Debbie?
      Jen 🙂

      Reply
  7. allmoms4jesus says

    July 19, 2013 at 11:46

    Thank you so much for sharing. I will definitely be staying and following. If you read my latest called “Call to Action for All Missionaries” you’ll understand why.

    Reply
    • stultsmamaof4 says

      July 19, 2013 at 12:01

      I’m so glad to hear you plan to follow along! There should be a new post out sometimes today on My Four Monkeys. I will definitely check out the post you mentioned. Glad to hear from a like mind.
      Jen 🙂

      Reply
  8. wholeheartedhome says

    July 19, 2013 at 19:35

    Missions is near and dear to my heart. I can’t ‘go’ but my children have gone to Ukraine and South Africa. I can pray for missionaries. Thanks for sharing such an important post over at WholeHearted Wednesdays this week. Have a blessed weekend.

    Reply
    • stultsmamaof4 says

      July 19, 2013 at 22:09

      Thanks, Judith. Praying is important and will be our focus in week 3 of the bloghop. I’ll be sharing a really neat acronym for remembering the most unreached people groups. This series has been a good reminder for me. I hope your weekend is lovely as well!
      Jen 🙂

      Reply

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