Watch this short video to learn how to cultivate

the Global Christian lifestyle through sending.

Before anyone goes anywhere or a missions effort takes place, a vital component has to come from the whole church body: “And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!’” (Romans 10:15). Healthy Going cannot happen without holistic Sending.

Sending involves more than financially supporting and/or regularly praying for a missionary, although both are a part of it. Sending missionaries is about investing in the ministry and overall well-being of the "sent one" as a regular part of your everyday life. You’ll find that "sending" not only blesses them, but it also blesses you.

There are many holistic ways to send: Pray when the Lord brings a missionary to mind, and let them know that you did. Meet  with them, listen to their stories, and encourage them when they return for a visit. Share about the work they are doing with friends or your small group. Get creative! Consider how you can use your skills and resources to bless a missionary, such as proofreading their newsletter, helping with their taxes, or loaning them a vehicle. We recommend the book, Serving as Senders, for those who sense a ministry calling to serve as a sender. 

Whether your circumstances keep you in your home country or you are already serving long-term overseas, whether you consider your contribution large or small, cultivating a habit of sending is a great way to participate meaningfully and critically in the Great Commission. Who might you help send?

Getting Started

• Ask your church about missionaries they are supporting and determine to pray for them regularly. 
• Ask us for a missionary who needs financial support and start supporting them monthly or annually.

Going Deeper

• Sign up for a missionary’s email updates and pray about ways to help them in their ministry, such as with occasional financial gifts, sending a care package, or providing a vehicle for them to drive when they visit.
• Start a prayer group in your church or have each small group "adopt" a missionary your church supports and let the missionaries know when you pray for them.

Deeper Still

• Host an event to raise awareness about a missionary friend and their ministry. 
• Go on a trip to visit a missionary friend in their country.

The Habits of a Global Christian