world missions. 3 reasons to host a missions convention fulfill the great commission raise awareness...
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World World MissionsMissions
3 Reasons to Host a Missions Convention
Fulfill the Great Commission
Raise Awareness and Commitment
Bless and Encourage Missionaries
5 Benefits of Hosting a Missions Convention
1. Please the Lord
2. Get Acquainted with Missionaries
3. Increased Giving to Missions
4. Congregational Unity
5. Attract New Prospects who Share a Love for Missions
Step-by-Step Plans For Hosting a
Missions Convention
1. Pray. (What would God have your church do?)
2. Bring Senior Pastor on Board: Success is tied to their support
3. Meet with Board to solicit support
4. Share the Vision with Key Leaders
5. Put Together a Planning TeamPastoral StaffChurch Missions CoordinatorPrayer CoordinatorSetup/Cleanup CoordinatorOthers important to your convention
6. Select a Date (6 mos. Out)Wednesday thru Sunday
7. Check with District Office for Missionary Availability
8. Find the Needs of Your Missionaries
9. Begin Setting Funds Aside
Start Small . . . Do What You Can Do
The Goal is to serve and bless your missionaries, not for them to
come and “work” for you.
The priority in missions giving is people more than projects – the foremost beneficiary of mission support must be people called of God to reach new harvest fields . . . Supporting God’s mission in the world always involves sacrifice – L. John Bueno, Exec. Director of World Missions
Short Term Planning
Use pulpit to announce and generate enthusiasm
Encourage ministries to collect offerings
Congregational Handouts
4 Weeks Out
3 Weeks Out
1 Week Out
Week Of Convention
Put Up posters, banners, flags, etc.
Tables for Missionaries to Display Information
Involve as Many People as Possible
Details for Wednesday – Sunday Convention
Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
How Should YouTreat Your Missionaries?
Hotel if possible
Royalty, not duty
Find ways to make them feel special
Make a big deal to congregation
It’s not the size of your missions convention that is important; it’s the size
of your heart!
Have Fun Through The Process!