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STUFF: Stuff you need to know about Doing Missions in Your Church

David Mays

Cumulative Index - Stuff I, II, III, IV, & V

A Personal Missions Prayer Pattern IV, 36

Accountability - Personal Accountability Questions IV, 58

Accountability Guidelines for Missionaries IV, 57

Accountability Questions for Missionaries III, 53

ACMC Conference - Top 10 Things “To Do” After An ACMC Conference I, 78

ACMC Conference Follow Through II, 75

ACMC Resources II, 73

Acronyms - Common Acronyms for Missions Organizations I, 5

Action Steps - Missions Team Action Step Priorities V, 30

Activities - Missions Conference Activities IV, 32, 33

Adopt-a-People Resources I, 48

Adopt-a-People Strategies I, 47

Adult Missions Education Curriculum Resources I, 50

Agency - Candidate Training Roles for School, Agency, Church III, 56

Agency - Church-Agency Partnership Agreement II, 37

Agency - Partnering with a Mission Agency I, 46

Agency - Questions for Considering a Missions Agency II, 60

Agency Partnerships - Criteria for Assessment III, 27

Analysis Chart for Missions Support V, 42

Analysis of Financial Support - Analysis Chart for Missions Support V, 42

Annual Report - Missionary Annual Report Form I, 75

Application - Short-Term Mission Application – Sample I, 64

Application - Support Application Evaluation III, 20

Applications - How to Say “No” to Missionary Applications II, 71

Aspiring Missionary Information Sheet V, 69

Assessment - Agency Partnerships – Criteria for Assessment III, 27

Assessment - Global Ministry Self-Assessment III, 22

Assessment - Missions Assessment Profile IV, 13

Assessment - Steps to a Missions Career - Personal Assessment IV, 51

Assignment - Home Ministry Assignment/Visit Information Form V, 77

Audience - Key Factors in Setting Missions Priorities V, 34

Audiences - Keys to Communicating with Contemporary Audiences I, 51

Audio-Visuals - Videos and DVDs - Alternative Sources V, 90

Avoiding Missions - How to Avoid Missions III, 32

Awareness - Communicating Missions V, 51

Awareness - Five Elements of Missions Education V, 52

Awareness - Raise the Profile of Missions in Your Church IV, 34

Balance - Balancing Domestic Ministry and International Missions II, 21

Balance - Key Factors in Setting Missions Priorities V, 34

Banquet - Prayer Placards for Banquet Tables IV, 38

Basics - Basic Resources for the Missions Leadership Team I, 84

Basics - Missions Management Basics I, 33

Becoming a World Christian - A Personal Response IV, 40

Benefits - Missions Policy Benefits I, 40

Best and Most Influential Missions Books I, 92

Best Missions Books for Pastors I, 86

Best Sources of Missions Resources II, 78

Bible - Missions Bible Study Guides IV, 70

Bible Study - Missions Bible Study Guides IV, 70

Bible Study - Top Missions Resources for Church Leaders V, 89

Biblical - Basic Biblical Missions Principles II, 7

Biblical Basis - Selected Missions Scriptures for a Biblical Basis V, 5

Biblical Basis - Template for a Mission Strategy V, 35

Biblical Basis of Strategy - Ten Questions for a Biblical Missions Strategy V, 28

Biblical Foundations for Your Missions Ministry V, 6

Biblical Strategy - Ten Questions for a Biblical Missions Strategy V, 28

Biblical Thread - God's Unchanging Purpose: A Biblical Thread IV, 5

Biggest Mission Trip Mistakes – Ministry II, 57

Biggest Mission Trip Mistakes – Preparation II, 56

Bill of Rights for Kingdom Kids V, 54

Biography - Missions Education via Missionary Biographies IV, 31

Books - Best and Most Influential Missions Books I, 92

Books - Best Books on Leadership III, 68

Books - Best Missions Books for Pastors I, 86

Books - Books and Resources to help Understand the World V, 82

Books - Books for Your Church Missions Library III, 65

Books - Books on the Missional Church V, 81

Books - Books to Prepare for Living Overseas V, 83

Books - Miscellaneous Missions Resources V, 85

Books - Missions Books People Love to Read I, 91

Books - Missions Education via Missionary Biographies IV, 31

Books - New Missions Books I, 90; III, 69; IV, 74

Books - Recent Missions Books V, 87

Books - Sources of Missions Books III, 73

Books - Ten Best Missions Books I, 89

Books - Top 25 Business as Missions Books V, 88

Books - Top Ten Books to Restore Your Spiritual Passion III, 72

Books and Resources to help Understand the World V, 82

Books for Someone New to Missions IV, 69

Books on the Missional Church V, 81

Books to Prepare for Living Overseas V, 83

Boundaries - Missions Boundaries IV, 9

Boundaries - Missions Scope and Boundaries II, 11

Breadth - Missions Strategy - Breadth or Depth? V, 37

Budget - Analysis Chart for Missions Support V, 42

Budget - Budgeting Grids for Missions Resource Distribution IV, 18

Budget - Model for Calculating Financial Support V, 41

Budget - Preparing the World Missions Budget IV, 27

Building a Local Missions Network V, 84

Building Community on the Missions Team I, 19

Bulletin Board - Missions Bulletin Board Tips II, 43

Burnout - Missionary Burnout: Causes and Cures II, 72

Business as Mission - Top 25 Business as Missions Books V, 88

Business Plan - Strategy Overview – The Missions “Business Plan” II, 33

Calculating Support - Model for Calculating Financial Support V, 41

Candidate - Aspiring Missionary Information Sheet V, 69

Candidate - Candidate Training Roles for School, Agency, Church III, 56

Candidate - Financial Evaluation Grid for Candidates V, 43

Candidate - Future Missionary Fellowships V, 58

Candidate - Missionary Candidate Mentor’s Checklist, Page 1 II, 61

Candidate - Pipeline of Missionary Preparation V, 70

Candidate - Qualities for a Potential Missionary Candidate II, 59

Candidate - Steps to Becoming a Missionary V, 68

Candidate Preparation - Ten Commandments for Those in Missionary Preparation IV, 68

Candidates - How to Interview Missionary Candidates II, 64

Candidates - Interviewing Missionary Candidates I, 68

Candidates - Training for Missionary Candidates III, 60

Candidates - Yellow Flags in Missionary Selection V, 46

Care - Five Levels of Missionary Care IV, 60

Care - Missionary Care Resources I, 73

Care - Missionary Care Strategy V, 74

Care - Missionary Family Care Coordinator V, 75

Care - Small Group Support for Missionaries V, 59

Care Coordinator - Missionary Family Care Coordinator V, 75

Care Teams - Missionary Care Strategy V, 74

Care Teams - Missionary Care Teams II, 69

Career - Evaluating Missionary Career Changes III, 62

Career - Questions to Prepare for a Second Career in Missions I, 62

Career - Steps to a Missions Career - Personal Assessment IV, 51

Caution Signs - Yellow Flags in Missionary Selection V, 46

Challenges - Missions Training Webinar Downloads V, 86

Challenges and Obstacles - Template for a Mission Strategy V, 35

Changes - Evaluating Missionary Career Changes III, 62

Checklist - Missionary Candidate Mentor’s Checklist, Page 2 II, 62

Checklist - Short-Term Contingency Check List III, 46

Checklist - Strategy Checklist II, 34

Children - Bill of Rights for Kingdom Kids V, 54

Children - Children and Missions: Action Steps for the Church V, 53

Children - Children's Missionary Preparation Steps IV, 41

Children - Miscellaneous Missions Resources V, 85

Children - Short Term Release of Liability (Child) IV, 50

Children - Sources of Children’s Missions Resources II, 79

Children - Ten Questions for Your Children’s Ministry III, 37
Children - Web Sites for Children's Missions Resources IV, 77

Children and Missions: Action Steps for the Church V, 53

Church - Books for Your Church Missions Library III, 65

Church - Books on the Missional Church V, 81

Church - Candidate Training Roles for School, Agency, Church III, 56

Church - Church Purpose Statements III, 5

Church - Church-Agency Partnership Agreement II, 37

Church - Description of a Missions Mobilized Church I, 13; II, 10

Church - Does Your Church Need a Fresh Global Vision? I, 34

Church - First Steps in Missions for Your Church II, 14

Church - Growth Stages of an Intentional Disciple-Making Church II, 23

Church - How to Pray for the Persecuted Church II, 39

Church - Issues in Communicating Missions to the Church I, 49

Church - Key Missions Areas in the Local Church I, 12

Church - Local Church Missions Paradigms II, 29

Church - Local Church Partnership with the Denomination V, 23

Church - Mission Trends in the Local Church V, 31

Church - Missions Priority Scale - Where is Your Church? I, 11

Church - Preparing Missionaries in the Church I, 69

Church - Preparing Your Church for Cross-Cultural Missions IV, 14

Church - Proposal for a World Evangelism-Driven Church II, 20

Church - Quotes on the Church’s Global Responsibility I, 10; II, 8

Church - Recurring Themes in Global-Minded Churches II, 12

Church - Role of the Local Church in Missionary Preparation III, 57

Church - Steps to Prepare Yourself to Help Churches in Missions I, 80

Church - Steps to Start a Missions Ministry in Your Church I, 32

Church - Top Dozen Resources for You and Your Church I, 87

Church - Top Missions Resources for Church Leaders V, 89

Church - Top Twenty Tough Missions Questions for the Church II, 30

Church - Trends – Culture and Church II, 46

Church - World Evangelism and the Purpose of the Church II, 9

Church Focus - Steps to a Great Commission-Centered Church IV, 15

Church Leaders - Conference Evaluation for Church Leaders III, 30

Church Missions Health History Questionnaire IV, 19

Church Missions Leaders - Values Survey for Church Missions Leaders III, 16

Church Outreach Paradigms V, 22

Church Position on Martyrdom and Missions IV, 23

Church Priorities - Church Priorities and Missions V, 20

Church Priorities and Missions V, 20

Church Purpose - The Great Commission and the Great Commandment IV, 8

Church Purpose Statements I, 42

Church Roles - Template for a Mission Strategy V, 35

Church Staff - Strategy Survey for Church Staff IV, 16

Church Trends - Mission Trends in the Local Church V, 31

Church Values - Global Outreach Values V, 17

Church Values - Missions Values from Churches V, 16

Church Visits - Exposure Opportunities for Visiting Missionaries V, 76

Church Visits -- Home Ministry Assignment/Visit Information Form V, 77

Church Web Sites with Good Missions Information II, 79

Close Culture - Analysis Chart for Missions Support V, 42

Coaching - Missions Training Webinar Downloads V, 86

Commitment - Congregational Missions Survey - Involvement IV, 20

Commitments - Missions Leadership Team Commitments I, 16

Committee - Keys for Missions Committee Operation I, 17

Committee - The Job of the Missions Committee I, 14

Common Acronyms for Missions Organizations I, 5

Communicating - Communicating Missions V, 51

Communicating - Issues in Communicating Missions to the Church I, 49

Communicating - Keys to Communicating with Contemporary Audiences I, 51

Communicating Missions V, 51

Communication - Missionary Family Care Coordinator V, 75

Community - Building Community on the Missions Team I, 19

Community and Missions Involvement Survey V, 57

Community Involvement - Community and Missions Involvement Survey V, 57

Competition - Mission Trends in the Local Church V, 31

Concepts - Missions Concepts I, 6

Conference - Missions Conference – Alternative Names II, 44

Conference - Missions Conference Activities IV, 32, 33

Conference – Missions Conference Evaluation for Church Leaders III, 30

Conference – Missions Conference Evaluation for Participating Missionaries III, 29

Conference – Missions Conference Evaluation for the Congregation III, 28

Conference - Missions Conference Themes I, 54

Conference - Prayer Placards for Banquet Tables IV, 38

Conference - Prayer Room for Your Missions Conference II, 42

Conference - Steps to a Good Missions Conference I, 55

Conference - Steps to a Good Missions Conference - Part II V, 55

Congregation - Congregational Missions Survey - Involvement IV, 20

Congregation - Congregational Missions Survey - Understanding IV, 21

Congregation - How to Help Your Congregation Pray for Missions I, 27

Congregation - Keys to Involving your Congregation in Missions I, 58

Congregation – Missions Conference Evaluation for the Congregation III, 28

Congregational Missions Survey - Involvement IV, 20

Congregational Missions Survey - Understanding IV, 21

Consortium - Consortium Agreement III, 23

Consortium - Consortium Operating Guidelines III, 24

Contemporary - Keys to Communicating with Contemporary Audiences I, 51

Contemporary - Presenting Missions in Contemporary Services I, 52

Contingency - Short-Term Contingency Check List III, 46

Contract - Missionary Contract II, 70

Coping - Parents of Missionaries – Tips for Coping III, 51

Counseling - Missionary Counseling - When to Refer IV, 65

Counseling - Missionary Counseling Issues III, 63

Counseling - Missionary Family Care Coordinator V, 75

Course - Missions Pastor Course Proposal II, 80

Covenant - The Lausanne Covenant III, 66, 67

Crises - Yellow Flags in Missionary Selection V, 46

Crisis - Missions Training Webinar Downloads V, 86

Crisis - What Shapes Our Missions Ministry? V, 33

Criteria - Agency Partnerships – Criteria for Assessment III, 27

Criteria - Criteria for Determining Support Levels -One Model V, 44

Criteria - Four Criteria for Missionary Support V, 38

Criteria - Support Evaluation Worksheet - A Model V, 45

Criteria for Determining Support Levels -One Model V, 44

Criteria for Selecting Missionaries for Support I, 66

Critical Needs - Missionary Family Care Coordinator V, 75

Cross Culture - Analysis Chart for Missions Support V, 42

Cross-Cultural - Preparing Your Church for Cross-Cultural Missions IV, 14

Cross-Cultural Preparation - Books to Prepare for Living Overseas V, 83

Cultural Simulation Games IV, 28

Culture - Cultural Simulation Games IV, 28

Culture - Cultural Values III, 31

Culture - Trends – Culture and Church II, 46

Curriculum - Adult Missions Education Curriculum Resources I, 50

Debriefing - Debriefing Outline for Short Term Teams IV, 43

Debriefing - Missionary Debriefing Guidelines Part I V, 79

Debriefing - Missionary Debriefing Guidelines Part II V, 80

Debriefing - Questions for Returning Short-Termers V, 63

Debriefing - Short Term Team Leader Debriefing IV, 46

Debriefing Guidelines for Returning Missionaries IV, 59

Debriefing Outline for Short Term Teams IV, 43

Definition - Four Criteria for Missionary Support V, 38

Definition - What is a Missionary? V, 13

Definition of Missions - Missions Boundaries IV, 9

Definition of Missions - Template for a Mission Strategy V, 35

Definitions - Definitions of a World Christian IV, 10

Definitions - Missions Definitions I, 7; II, 5

Definitions of a World Christian IV, 10

Degree of Focus - Missions Strategy - Breadth or Depth? V, 37

Denomination - Local Church Partnership with the Denomination V, 23

Denomination - What Shapes Our Missions Ministry? V, 33

Dependency - Miscellaneous Missions Resources V, 85

Deployment - Church Missions Deployment Models III, 18

Depth - Missions Strategy - Breadth or Depth? V, 37

Description of a Missional Church V, 11

Description of a Missions Mobilized Church I, 13

Development of a Missions Strategy - Strategy Development Steps V, 36

Disasters - Yellow Flags in Missionary Selection V, 46

Disciple-Making - Growth Stages of an Intentional Disciple-Making Church II, 23

Discipleship - Becoming a World Christian - A Personal Response IV, 40

Discipleship - How to Develop a Missions Discipleship Group III, 35

Discipleship - Missions Discipleship Paradigm III, 10

Discipleship - World Christian Discipleship Tools I, 88

Distribution - Budgeting Grids for Missions Resource Distribution IV, 18

Domestic Ministry - Balancing Domestic Ministry and International Missions II, 21

Drivers - What Shapes Our Missions Ministry? V, 33

DVDs - Videos and DVDs - Alternative Sources V, 90

Education - Adult Missions Education Curriculum Resources I, 50

Education - Becoming a World Christian - A Personal Response IV, 40

Education - Communicating Missions V, 51

Education - Five Elements of Missions Education V, 52

Education - Missions Education II, 45

Education - Missions Education Resources II, 74

Education - Missions Education Strategy Overview III, 9

Education - Missions Education via Missionary Biographies IV, 31

Emergencies - Yellow Flags in Missionary Selection V, 46

Envelope - Gifts that Fit in a Padded Envelope I, 71

Evaluation - Church Missions Health History Questionnaire IV, 19

Evaluation - Evaluating Missionary Career Changes III, 62

Evaluation - Financial Evaluation Grid for Candidates V, 43

Evaluation - Global Ministry Self-Assessment III, 22

Evaluation - Missionary Evaluation I, 74

Evaluation - Missionary Report Form IV, 66

Evaluation - Missions Assessment Profile IV, 13

Evaluation – Missions Conference Evaluation for Church Leaders III, 30

Evaluation – Missions Conference Evaluation for Participating Missionaries III, 29

Evaluation – Missions Conference Evaluation for the Congregation III, 28

Evaluation - Missions Retreat Evaluation IV, 26

Evaluation - Steps to a Missions Career - Personal Assessment IV, 51

Evaluation - Support Evaluation Worksheet - A Model V, 45

Evaluation - Ten Questions to Evaluate Your Missions Ministry I, 45

Evaluation - Trip Evaluation Form - For Students IV, 53

Evaluation of Financial Support - Analysis Chart for Missions Support V, 42

Evangelism - World Evangelism and the Purpose of the Church II, 9

Excitement - What Shapes Our Missions Ministry? V, 33

Expectations - Missions Team Expectations II, 25

Experience - Five Elements of Missions Education V, 52

Exposure - Exposure Opportunities for Visiting Missionaries V, 76

Exposure - Five Elements of Missions Education V, 52

Exposure Opportunities for Visiting Missionaries V, 76

Facilitators - Missions Training Webinar Downloads V, 86

Factors - Key Factors in Setting Missions Priorities V, 34

Faith Promise – How To Implement It II, 51

Faith Promise – What It Is II, 50

Family - Miscellaneous Missions Resources V, 85

Fellowships - Future Missionary Fellowships V, 58

Field - Help Your Missionary Thrive - On the Field IV, 63

Field - Maintaining Spiritual Vitality on the Field IV, 64

Field - Why Missionaries Leave the Field III, 64

Finances - Financial Models of Giving for Missions IV, 22

Finances - Help Your Missionaries Raise Support IV, 61

Finances - Missionary Retirement Finances I, 77

Finances - Preparing the World Missions Budget IV, 27

Financial Evaluation Grid for Candidates V, 43

Financial Grid - Analysis Chart for Missions Support V, 42

Financial Models of Giving for Missions IV, 22

Financial Support - Criteria for Determining Support Levels -One Model V, 44

Financial Support - Financial Evaluation Grid for Candidates V, 43

Financial Support - Model for Calculating Financial Support V, 41

Financial Support - Support Evaluation Worksheet - A Model V, 45

Finding a Pastor Who Will Lead in Missions IV, 11

First Steps - First Steps in Missions for Your Church II, 14

Five Elements of Missions Education V, 52

Five Levels of Missionary Care IV, 60

Flags - Map, Globes and Flags V, 56

Focus - Key Factors in Setting Missions Priorities V, 34

Focus - Missions Strategy - Breadth or Depth? V, 37

Follow Through - Mission Trip Follow Through II, 58

Follow Through - Short Term Follow Through IV, 44

Follow-Up - Mission Trip Follow-Up Questionnaire V, 66

Format for a Half-Day Missions Retreat IV, 24

Foundations - Biblical Foundations for Your Missions Ministry V, 6

Foundations - Strategy Development Steps V, 36

Four Criteria for Missionary Support V, 38

Friends - Questions for Friends and Supporters to Ask Missionaries II, 66

Funding - Funding Local Ministries - A Story V, 32

Funding - How to Help Your Missionaries Raise Support V, 72

Funding - Mission Trip Funding for Church Staff - Part I V, 48

Funding - Mission Trip Funding for Church Staff - Part II V, 49

Funding - Mission Trip Funding Options II, 55

Funding - Missions Funding I, 44

Funding - Missions Funding Priorities V, 40

Funding Local Ministries - A Story V, 32

Funding Priorities - Missions Funding Priorities V, 40

Furlough - Home Assignment Survey V, 78

Furlough - Home Ministry Assignment/Visit Information Form V, 77

Furlough - Missionary Family Care Coordinator V, 75

Future Missionary Fellowships V, 58

Games - Cultural Simulation Games IV, 28

Generosity - Miscellaneous Missions Resources V, 85

Getting Started as a Missions Pastor IV, 12

Gifts that Fit in a Padded Envelope I, 71

Giving - Faith Promise – How To Implement It II, 51

Giving - Faith Promise – What It Is II, 50

Giving - Financial Models of Giving for Missions IV, 22

Giving - Perspectives on Giving to Missions II, 53

Global Ministries Mission - Global Ministries Position Paper V, 18

Global Ministries Position Paper V, 18

Global Outreach Values V, 17

Global Responsibility - Quotes on the Church’s Global Responsibility I, 10; II, 8

Global-Minded - Recurring Themes in Global-Minded Churches II, 12

Globes - Map, Globes and Flags V, 56

Glossary - Missions Glossary II, 6

Goal - Image and Substance of Missions: Three Concerns V, 9

Goal - The Ten Main Things V, 7

Goals - Template for a Mission Strategy V, 35

Goals Worksheet I, 39

God's Unchanging Purpose: A Biblical Thread IV, 5

Going - Help Your Missionary Thrive - Going and Returning IV, 62

Great Commandment - The Great Commission and the Great Commandment IV, 8

Great Commission - Steps to a Great Commission-Centered Church IV, 15

Great Commission - The Great Commission and the Great Commandment IV, 8

Great Commission - The Great Commission and the Purpose of the Church IV, 6

Great Commission - The Heart of the Great Commission IV, 7

Great Commission - The Ten Main Things V, 7

Grid - Analysis Chart for Missions Support V, 42'

Grid - Financial Evaluation Grid for Candidates V, 43

Grids - Budgeting Grids for Missions Resource Distribution IV, 18

Groups - How to Pray for Missions in Small Groups I, 29

Groups - Resources for Missions Leadership Task Groups I, 85

Growth - Becoming a World Christian - A Personal Response IV, 40

Growth - Growth Stages of an Intentional Disciple-Making Church II, 23

Growth - Next Steps IV, 42

Growth - Steps to a Missions Career - Personal Assessment IV, 51

Guidelines - Accountability Guidelines for Missionaries IV, 57

Guidelines - Debriefing Guidelines for Returning Missionaries IV, 59

Guidelines - Guidelines for Missions Meetings III, 17

Guidelines - Mission Trip Support Letter Guidelines III, 47

Guidelines - Missionary Debriefing Guidelines Part I V, 79

Guidelines - Missionary Debriefing Guidelines Part II V, 80

Guidelines for Your Post-Trip Presentation IV, 54

Health - Church Missions Health History Questionnaire IV, 19

Heart - The Heart of the Great Commission IV, 7

Help Your Congregation Pray for Missionaries IV, 37

Help Your Missionaries Raise Support IV, 61

Help Your Missionary Thrive - Going and Returning IV, 62

Help Your Missionary Thrive - On the Field IV, 63

Hispanic Realities - Missions Training Webinar Downloads V, 86

History - Church Missions Health History Questionnaire IV, 19

History - Key Factors in Setting Missions Priorities V, 34

Holidays - Parents of Missionaries – Getting Through the Holidays III, 52

Home Assignment - Home Assignment Survey V, 78

Home Assignment - Home Ministry Assignment/Visit Information Form V, 77

Home Assignment Survey V, 78

Home Ministry Assignment/Visit Information Form V, 77

Home Visit - Home Ministry Assignment/Visit Information Form V, 77

How to Avoid Missions III, 32

How to Be a Missions Model I, 79

How to Help Your Congregation Pray for Missions I, 27

How to Help Your Missionaries Raise Support V, 72

How to Help Your Pastor in Missions I, 21

How to Interview Missionary Candidates II, 64

How to Model Missions as a Leadership Team I, 20

How to Pray for Missions in Small Groups I, 29

How to Pray for Unreached Peoples I, 28

How to Really Support Your Missionary II, 68

How to Say “No” to Missionary Applications II, 71

Image - Raise the Profile of Missions in Your Church IV, 34

Image - Raising the Missions Image I, 53

Image and Substance of Missions: Three Concerns V, 9

Index to Volume 4 IV, 78

Individualization - Mission Trends in the Local Church V, 31

Individuals - Principles for Influencing Individuals for Missions I, 59

Influence - Ways People are Influenced for Missions IV, 35

Influencing - Principles for Influencing Individuals for Missions I, 59

Influencing - Tips for Influencing Your Church for Missions III, 34

Information - Church Web Sites with Good Missions Information II, 77

Integrating Missions into Every Church Ministry IV, 29

Interest - Congregational Missions Survey - Understanding IV, 21

Intern - Missionary Intern Job Description II, 63

International Missions - Balancing Domestic Ministry and International Missions II, 21

Internationals - Miscellaneous Missions Resources V, 85

Interview - How to Interview Missionary Candidates II, 64

Interview - Interviewing Missionary Candidates I, 68

Interview - Missionary Phone Interview for a Church Service IV, 30

Introducing Missions Strategy V, 19

Inventory - Missionary Training Inventory III, 59

Involvement - Community and Missions Involvement Survey V, 57

Involvement - Congregational Missions Survey - Involvement IV, 20

Involvement – Involving Your Grandchildren in Missions III, 50

Involvement - Key Factors in Setting Missions Priorities V, 34

Involvement - Keys to Involving your Congregation in Missions I, 58

Involvement - Mission Trends in the Local Church V, 31

Involvement - Next Steps IV, 42

Involvement - Potential Areas for Missions Involvement I, 61

Involvement - What Shapes Our Missions Ministry? V, 33

Issues - Issues for a Short-Term Missions Policy I, 63

Issues - Issues in Communicating Missions to the Church I, 49

Issues - Top Ten Toughest Issues for Missions Pastors I, 26

Items to Include in Missionary Letters I, 72

Job - Missionary Intern Job Description II, 63

Job - Missions Team Member Job Description II, 26

Job - The Job of the Missions Committee I, 14

Job - The Missions Pastor’s Job I, 25

Job Description - Missionary Intern Job Description II, 63

Job Description - Missions Team Member Job Description II, 26

Job Description - Support Team Leader Job Description IV, 52

Job Description - Task Force Project Coordinator Job Description V, 29

Journals - Missions Web and Email Periodicals IV, 71

Key Factors in a Missions Strategy I, 37

Key Factors in Setting Missions Priorities V, 34

Key Missions Areas in the Local Church I, 12

Key Questions for Missions Leadership Teams V, 27

Keys for Missions Committee Operation I, 17

Keys to Communicating with Contemporary Audiences I, 51

Keys to Involving your Congregation in Missions I, 58

Kids - Bill of Rights for Kingdom Kids V, 54

Kids - Children and Missions: Action Steps for the Church V, 53

Language - Watch Your Missions Language III, 36

Lausanne - The Lausanne Covenant III, 66-67

Leader - Short Term Team Leader Debriefing IV, 46

Leader - Support Team Leader Job Description IV, 52

Leader - Worship Leader Roles in Missions IV, 17

Leadership - Basic Resources for the Missions Leadership Team I, 84

Leadership - Best Books on Leadership III, 68

Leadership - Finding a Pastor Who Will Lead in Missions IV, 11

Leadership - How to Model Missions as a Leadership Team I, 20

Leadership - Key Questions for Missions Leadership Teams V, 27

Leadership - Missions Leadership Team Commitments I, 16

Leadership - Missions Leadership Team Responsibilities I, 15

Leadership - Orientation Resources for Missions Leadership Teams I, 83

Leadership - Resources for Missions Leadership Task Groups I, 85

Leadership Changes - Mission Trends in the Local Church V, 31

Leave - Why Missionaries Leave the Field III, 64

Legal Information - Miscellaneous Missions Resources V, 85

Liability - Short Term Release of Liability (Adult) IV, 49

Liability - Short Term Release of Liability (Child) IV, 50

Library - Books for Your Church Missions Library III, 65

Lifestyle - Simple Lifestyle to Provide More for Missions II, 52

Living Overseas - Books to Prepare for Living Overseas V, 83

Local Church - Miscellaneous Missions Resources V, 85

Local Church - Mission Trends in the Local Church V, 31

Local Church - Top Missions Resources for Church Leaders V, 89

Local Church Partnership with the Denomination V, 23

Local Ministry - Funding Local Ministries - A Story V, 32

Local Missions - Community and Missions Involvement Survey V, 57

Local Missions - Funding Local Ministries - A Story V, 32

Local Missions - Key Factors in Setting Missions Priorities V, 34

Local Missions - Mission Trends in the Local Church V, 31

Local Network - Building a Local Missions Network V, 84

Maintaining Spiritual Vitality on the Field IV, 64

Management - Missions Management Basics I, 33

Map, Globes and Flags V, 56

Maps - Map, Globes and Flags V, 56

Martyrdom - Church Position on Martyrdom and Missions IV, 23

Maximizing Mission Trips V, 60

Meetings - Guidelines for Missions Meetings III, 17

Mentor - Missionary Candidate Mentor’s Checklist, Page 1 II, 61

Mentoring - Missions Training Webinar Downloads V, 86

Ministry - Missions Funding Priorities V, 40

Ministry - Missions Ministry Purpose, Vision, Values Statements II, 15

Ministry - Missions Ministry Values IV, 25

Ministry - Sample Purpose Statements for the Missions Ministry I, 43

Ministry - Steps to Start a Missions Ministry in Your Church I, 32

Ministry - Ten Questions to Evaluate Your Missions Ministry I, 45

Ministry Foundations - Biblical Foundations for Your Missions Ministry V, 6

Ministry Leader - Ministry Leader World Evangelism Survey Form II, 22

Ministry Shapers - What Shapes Our Missions Ministry? V, 33

Miscellaneous Missions Resources V, 85

Mission - Global Ministries Position Paper V, 18

Mission - The Ten Main Things V, 7

Mission Team - Questions for the Mission Team to Ask Missionaries II, 65

Mission Trends in the Local Church V, 31

Mission Trip - Biggest Mission Trip Mistakes – Ministry II, 57

Mission Trip - Biggest Mission Trip Mistakes – Preparation II, 56

Mission Trip – See also Short Term and Trips

Mission Trip Follow Through II, 58

Mission Trip Follow-Up Questionnaire V, 66

Mission Trip Funding for Church Staff - Part I V, 48

Mission Trip Funding for Church Staff - Part II V, 49

Mission Trip Funding Options II, 55

Mission Trip Reflection Questions - Set #1 IV, 55, 56

Mission Trips and Taxes V, 62

Missional - Books on the Missional Church V, 81

Missional - Description of a Missional Church V, 11

Missional - The Meaning of Missional V, 10

Missional Church - Books on the Missional Church V, 81

Missional Church - Church Outreach Paradigms V, 22

Missional Church - Description of a Missional Church V, 11

Missional Life - The Missional Life V, 12

Missionaries - Accountability Questions for Missionaries III, 53

Missionaries - Conference Evaluation for Participating Missionaries III, 29

Missionaries - Criteria for Selecting Missionaries for Support I, 66

Missionaries - Domains of Missionary Preparation III, 54

Missionaries - Evaluating Missionary Career Changes III, 62

Missionaries - How to Pray for Missionaries Daily III, 38

Missionaries - How to Pray for Short-Term Missionaries II, 40

Missionaries - How to Really Support Your Missionary II, 68

Missionaries - Items to Include in Missionary Letters I, 72

Missionaries - Missionary Counseling Issues III, 63

Missionaries - Missionary Preparation Flow III, 55

Missionaries - Missionary Preparation Procedure III, 58

Missionaries - Missionary Training Inventory III, 59

Missionaries - Parents of Missionaries – Getting Through the Holidays III, 52

Missionaries - Parents of Missionaries – Tips for Coping III, 51

Missionaries - Prayer Support Teams for Your Missionaries II, 41

Missionaries - Preparing Missionaries in the Church I, 69

Missionaries - Questions for Friends and Supporters to Ask Missionaries II, 66

Missionaries - Questions for Missionaries to Have a Ready Answer II, 67

Missionaries - Questions for the Mission Team to Ask Missionaries II, 65

Missionaries - Role of the Local Church in Missionary Preparation III, 57

Missionaries - Seminary Training for Missionary Candidates III, 60

Missionaries - Top Ten Reasons to Support a Missionary I, 67

Missionaries - Web Security for Missionaries II, 49

Missionaries - Why Missionaries Leave the Field III, 64

Missionary - Accountability Guidelines for Missionaries IV, 57

Missionary - Aspiring Missionary Information Sheet V, 69

Missionary - Debriefing Guidelines for Returning Missionaries IV, 59

Missionary - Exposure Opportunities for Visiting Missionaries V, 76

Missionary - Future Missionary Fellowships V, 58

Missionary - Help Your Congregation Pray for Missionaries IV, 37

Missionary - Help Your Missionaries Raise Support IV, 61

Missionary - Help Your Missionary Thrive - Going and Returning IV, 62

Missionary - Help Your Missionary Thrive - On the Field IV, 63

Missionary - Home Assignment Survey V, 78

Missionary - Home Ministry Assignment/Visit Information Form V, 77

Missionary - Missionary Calling V, 14

Missionary - Missionary Debriefing Guidelines Part I V, 79

Missionary - Missionary Debriefing Guidelines Part II V, 80

Missionary - Missionary Report Form IV, 66

Missionary - Missions Terminology: Missionary and Missions V, 50

Missionary - Pipeline of Missionary Preparation V, 70

Missionary - Steps to Becoming a Missionary V, 68

Missionary - Ten Commandments for Those in Missionary Preparation IV, 68

Missionary - Transitioning from Short Term to Long Term V, 71

Missionary - What is a Missionary? V, 13

Missionary Annual Report Form I, 75

Missionary Applications - How to Say “No” to Missionary Applications II, 71

Missionary Burnout: Causes and Cures II, 72

Missionary Calling V, 14

Missionary Candidate - Future Missionary Fellowships V, 58

Missionary Candidate Mentor’s Checklist, Page 1 II, 61

Missionary Candidates - How to Interview Missionary Candidates II, 64

Missionary Candidates - Interviewing Missionary Candidates I, 68

Missionary Care - Five Levels of Missionary Care IV, 60

Missionary Care - Missionary Care Strategy V, 74

Missionary Care - Missionary Family Care Coordinator V, 75

Missionary Care - Small Group Support for Missionaries V, 59

Missionary Care Resources I, 73

Missionary Care Strategy V, 74

Missionary Care Teams II, 69

Missionary Contract II, 70

Missionary Counseling - When to Refer IV, 65

Missionary Debriefing Guidelines I V, 79

Missionary Debriefing Guidelines II V, 80

Missionary Evaluation I, 74

Missionary Family Care Coordinator V, 75

Missionary Intern Job Description II, 63

Missionary Letters - Items to Include in Missionary Letters I, 72

Missionary Phone Interview for a Church Service IV, 30

Missionary Preparation - Aspiring Missionary Information Sheet V, 69

Missionary Preparation - Children's Missionary Preparation Steps IV, 41

Missionary Preparation - Future Missionary Fellowships V, 58

Missionary Preparation - Pipeline of Missionary Preparation V, 70

Missionary Preparation - Steps to Becoming a Missionary V, 68

Missionary Preparation - Ten Commandments for Those in Missionary Preparation IV, 68

Missionary Preparation - Transitioning from Short Term to Long Term V, 71

Missionary Report Form IV, 66

Missionary Retirement Finances I, 77

Missionary Stories - Top Missions Resources for Church Leaders V, 89

Missionary Support - Four Criteria for Missionary Support V, 38

Missionary Support - Small Group Support for Missionaries V, 59

Missionary Training - Yellow Flags in Missionary Selection V, 46

Missionary Training Resources I, 70

Missionary Visits = Exposure Opportunities for Visiting Missionaries V, 76

Missions - Church Outreach Paradigms V, 22

Missions - Funding Local Ministries - A Story V, 32

Missions – What’s ‘Up’ and What’s ‘Down’ II, 48

Missions Agency - Questions for Considering a Missions Agency II, 60

Missions and Church Priorities - Church Priorities and Missions V, 20

Missions Assessment Profile IV, 13

Missions Bible Study Guides IV, 70

Missions Books - Books for Someone New to Missions IV, 69

Missions Books - Missions Bible Study Guides IV, 70

Missions Books - New Missions Books IV, 74

Missions Books - Recent Missions Books V, 87

Missions Books People Love to Read I, 91

Missions Boundaries IV, 9

Missions Budget - Analysis Chart for Missions Support V, 42

Missions Bulletin Board - Tips II, 43

Missions Career - Missionary Calling V, 14

Missions Challenges - Missions Training Webinar Downloads V, 86

Missions Committee - Keys for Missions Committee Operation I, 17

Missions Committee - The Job of the Missions Committee I, 14

Missions Committee Job I, 14

Missions Concepts I, 6

Missions Conference - Missions Conference – Alternative Names II, 44

Missions Conference - Missions Conference Evaluation for Church Leaders III, 30

Missions Conference - Missions Conference Evaluation for Participating Missionaries III, 29

Missions Conference - Missions Conference Evaluation for the Congregation III, 28

Missions Conference - Missions Conference Themes I, 54

Missions Conference - Prayer Room for Your Missions Conference II, 42

Missions Conference - Steps to a Good Missions Conference I, 55

Missions Conference - Steps to a Good Missions Conference - Part II V, 55

Missions Conference Activities IV, 32, 33

Missions Conference Themes I, 54

Missions Definitions I, 7

Missions Education - Communicating Missions V, 51

Missions Education - Five Elements of Missions Education V, 52

Missions Education Resources II, 74

Missions Education via Missionary Biographies IV, 31

Missions Emphasis - Steps to a Good Missions Conference - Part II V, 55

Missions Funding I, 44

Missions Funding - Missions Funding Priorities V, 40

Missions Funding Priorities V, 40

Missions Involvement - Community and Missions Involvement Survey V, 57

Missions Involvement - Potential Areas for Missions Involvement I, 61

Missions Leadership - Missions Leadership Obstacles III, 14

Missions Leadership Questions - Ten Questions for Missions Pastors V, 21

Missions Leadership Team Commitments I, 16

Missions Leadership Team Responsibilities I, 15

Missions Management Basics I, 33

Missions Ministry Values IV, 25

Missions Myths - Top Ten Myths about Missions V, 15

Missions Network - Building a Local Missions Network V, 84

Missions Pastor - Getting Started as a Missions Pastor IV, 12

Missions Pastor - Missions Pastor Orientation III, 12

Missions Pastor - Missions Pastor Profile III, 11

Missions Pastor - Ten Questions for Missions Pastors V, 21

Missions Pastor - The Missions Pastor’s Job I, 25

Missions Pastor - Thoughts on Getting a Missions Pastor I, 24

Missions Pastor Course Proposal II, 80

Missions Pastor’s Job I, 25

Missions Pastors - Top Ten Toughest Issues for Missions Pastors I, 26

Missions Planning Steps I, 38

Missions Policy Benefits I, 40

Missions Priorities - Key Factors in Setting Missions Priorities V, 34

Missions Priorities - What Shapes Our Missions Ministry? V, 33

Missions Priority Scale - Skit II, 13

Missions Priority Scale - Where is Your Church? I, 11

Missions Purpose - Global Ministries Position Paper V, 18

Missions Quotes V, 8

Missions Quotes for Pastors I, 22

Missions Retreat Evaluation IV, 26

Missions Road Map - Introducing Missions Strategy V, 19

Missions Scriptures I, 8

Missions Speakers – Where to Look I, 56

Missions Strategy - Breadth or Depth? V, 37

Missions Strategy - Introducing Missions Strategy V, 19

Missions Strategy - Strategy Development Steps V, 36

Missions Strategy - Template for a Mission Strategy V, 35

Missions Strategy - Ten Questions for a Biblical Missions Strategy V, 28

Missions Team - Building Community on the Missions Team I, 19

Missions Team - Missions Team Expectations II, 25

Missions Team - Missions Team Interest Inventory III, 13

Missions Team - Missions Team Member Job Description II, 26

Missions Team - Missions Team Mistakes II, 27

Missions Team - Missions Team Sub-Groups III, 19

Missions Team - Qualities and Skills Desired on the Missions Team I, 18

Missions Team - Responsibilities of the Missions Team II, 24

Missions Team Action Step Priorities V, 30

Missions Teams - Key Questions for Missions Leadership Teams V, 27

Missions Terminology: Missionary and Missions V, 50

Missions Training - Missions Training Webinar Downloads V, 86

Missions Training Webinar Downloads V, 86

Missions Values - Global Outreach Values V, 17

Missions Values - Missions Values from Churches V, 16

Missions Values from Churches V, 16

Missions Web and Email Periodicals IV, 71

Missions Web Sites IV, 72, 73

Mistakes - Biggest Mission Trip Mistakes – Ministry II, 57

Mistakes - Biggest Mission Trip Mistakes – Preparation II, 56

Mistakes - Missions Team Mistakes II, 27

Mobilized - Description of a Missions Mobilized Church I, 13; II, 10

Mobilizers - Requirements for Missions Mobilizers I, 82

Model - How to Be a Missions Model I, 79

Model - How to Model Missions as a Leadership Team I, 20

Model for Calculating Financial Support V, 41

Models - Church Missions Deployment Models III, 18

Models - Financial Models of Giving for Missions IV, 22

More Missions Scriptures I, 9

Multicultural Teams - Missions Training Webinar Downloads V, 86

Muslims - Resources for Ministering to Muslims III, 71

Myths - Top Ten Myths about Missions V, 15

Network - Building a Local Missions Network V, 84

New Missions Books I, 90; IV, 74

Next Steps IV, 42

Niche - Questions to Help You Find Your Niche in Missions I, 60

Obstacles - Missions Leadership Obstacles III, 14

Old Testament - Missions in the Old Testament III, 8

Openness - Mission Trends in the Local Church V, 31

Operation - Keys for Missions Committee Operation I, 17

Organizations - Common Acronyms for Missions Organizations I, 5

Orientation Resources for Missions Leadership Teams I, 83

Our Own - Key Factors in Setting Missions Priorities V, 34

Our Own - What About Supporting Our Own? V, 39

Our Roles - Key Factors in Setting Missions Priorities V, 34

Outreach - Church Outreach Paradigms V, 22

Outreach - Small Group Outreach Survey Form II, 54

Overseas Ministry Partnership - Partnership Evaluation Questionnaire V, 24

Paradigms - Church Outreach Paradigms V, 22

Paradigms - Local Church Missions Paradigms II, 29

Paradigms - The Old Paradigm - How we always did it II, 28

Parent - Short Term Parental Permission Form IV, 47

Parents - Parents of Missionaries – Getting Through the Holidays III, 52

Parents - Parents of Missionaries – Tips for Coping III, 51

Parents of Missionaries - Miscellaneous Missions Resources V, 85

Participation - Key Factors in Setting Missions Priorities V, 34

Participation - Mission Trends in the Local Church V, 31

Participation - Next Steps IV, 42

Participation - What Shapes Our Missions Ministry? V, 33

Partnering - How It Works V, 26

Partnering with an International Ministry - Partnership Evaluation Questionnaire V, 24

Partnership - Agency Partnerships - Criteria for Assessment III, 27

Partnership - Best Practices - Partnering - How It Works V, 26

Partnership - Church-Agency Partnership Agreement II, 37

Partnership - Key Factors in Setting Missions Priorities V, 34

Partnership - Local Church Partnership with the Denomination V, 23

Partnership - Partnering - How It Works V, 26

Partnership - Partnering with a Mission Agency I, 46

Partnership - Partnership Basics III, 25

Partnership - Partnership Evaluation Questionnaire V, 24

Partnership - Partnership Readiness Questionnaire V, 25

Partnership - Partnership Types III, 26

Partnership Evaluation Questionnaire V, 24

Partnership questionnaire - Partnership Evaluation Questionnaire V, 24

Partnership Readiness Questionnaire V, 25

Partnership Stages - Local Church Partnership with the Denomination V, 23

Partnership Stages - Partnering - How It Works V, 26

Passion - Top Ten Books to Restore Your Spiritual Passion III, 72

Pastor - Best Missions Books for Pastors I, 86

Pastor - Finding a Pastor Who Will Lead in Missions IV, 11

Pastor - Getting Started as a Missions Pastor IV, 12

Pastor - How to Help Your Pastor in Missions I, 21

Pastor - Missions Questions for Pastors III, 15

Pastor - Missions Quotes for Pastors I, 22

Pastor - Pastor's List of Missions Resources IV, 75

Pastor - The Pastor’s Roles in Missions I, 23

Pastor - Thoughts on Getting a Missions Pastor I, 24

Pastor - Worship Leader Roles in Missions IV, 17

Pastor’s Roles in Missions I, 23

Pastors - Top Missions Resources for Church Leaders V, 89

Pastor's List of Missions Resources IV, 75

Periodicals - Missions Web and Email Periodicals IV, 71

Permission - Short Term Parental Permission Form IV, 47

Persecuted Church - How to Pray for the Persecuted Church II, 39

Personal Accountability Questions IV, 58

Perspectives on Giving to Missions II, 53

Phone - Missionary Phone Interview for a Church Service IV, 30

Pipeline - Pipeline of Missionary Preparation V, 70

Pipeline of Missionary Preparation V, 70

Plan - Strategy Overview – The Missions “Business Plan” II, 33

Planning - Missions Planning Steps I, 38

Policy - Developing or Revising Your Missions Policy III, 7

Policy - Issues for a Short-Term Missions Policy I, 63

Policy - Missions Policy Benefits I, 40

Policy - One-Page Missions Policy (Sample) II, 31

Policy - Steps for Developing a Missions Policy I, 41

Potential Areas for Missions Involvement I, 61

Prayer - A Personal Missions Prayer Pattern IV, 36

Prayer - Help Your Congregation Pray for Missionaries IV, 37

Prayer - How to Help Your Congregation Pray for Missions I, 27

Prayer - How to Pray for Missionaries Daily III, 38

Prayer - How to Pray for Missions in Small Groups I, 29

Prayer - How to Pray for Short-Term Missionaries II, 40

Prayer - How to Pray for the Persecuted Church II, 39

Prayer - How to Pray for the World II, 38

Prayer - How to Pray for Unreached Peoples I, 28

Prayer - Missionary Family Care Coordinator V, 75

Prayer - National Call to Prayer III, 39

Prayer - Prayer Placards for Banquet Tables IV, 38

Prayer - Prayer Quotes I, 30; III, 40

Prayer - Prayer Resources I, 31

Prayer - Prayer Room for Your Missions Conference II, 42

Prayer - Prayer Support Teams for Your Missionaries II, 41

Prayer - Why and How to Pray for Missions IV, 39

Prayer Placards for Banquet Tables IV, 38

Preparation - Biggest Mission Trip Mistakes – Preparation II, 56

Preparation - Books to Prepare for Living Overseas V, 83

Preparation - Children's Missionary Preparation Steps IV, 41

Preparation - Domains of Missionary Preparation III, 54

Preparation - Missionary Preparation Flow III, 55

Preparation - Missionary Preparation Procedure III, 58

Preparation - Pipeline of Missionary Preparation V, 70

Preparation - Preparing Missionaries in the Church I, 69

Preparation - Questions to Prepare for a Second Career in Missions I, 62

Preparation - Role of the Local Church in Missionary Preparation III, 57

Preparation - Steps to a Missions Career - Personal Assessment IV, 51

Preparation - Steps to Becoming a Missionary V, 68

Preparation - Steps to Prepare Yourself to Help Churches in Missions I, 80

Preparation - Transitioning from Short Term to Long Term V, 71

Preparing the World Missions Budget IV, 27

Preparing Your Church for Cross-Cultural Missions IV, 14

Presentations - Guidelines for Your Post-Trip Presentation IV, 54

Presenting Missions in Contemporary Services I, 52

Principles - Basic Biblical Missions Principles II, 7

Principles for Influencing Individuals for Missions I, 59

Priorities - Church Priorities and Missions V, 20

Priorities - Four Criteria for Missionary Support V, 38

Priorities - Key Factors in Setting Missions Priorities V, 34

Priorities - Missions Funding Priorities V, 40

Priorities - Missions Team Action Step Priorities V, 30

Priorities - Template for a Mission Strategy V, 35

Priorities - What About Supporting Our Own? V, 39

Priorities - What Shapes Our Missions Ministry? V, 33

Priorities of Missions - Image and Substance of Missions: Three Concerns V, 9

Priority - Missions Priority Scale - Skit II, 13

Priority - Missions Priority Scale - Where is Your Church? I, 11

Profile - Missions Assessment Profile IV, 13

Profile - Raise the Profile of Missions in Your Church IV, 34

Project Coordinator - Task Force Project Coordinator Job Description V, 29

Promotion - Communicating Missions V, 51

Promotion - Five Elements of Missions Education V, 52

Proposal - Missions Pastor Course Proposal II, 80

Purpose - Church Purpose Statements I, 42; III,5

Purpose - Global Ministries Position Paper V, 18

Purpose - God's Unchanging Purpose: A Biblical Thread IV, 5

Purpose - Missions Ministry Purpose, Vision, Values Statements II, 15

Purpose - Sample Purpose Statements for the Missions Ministry I, 43

Purpose - Template for a Mission Strategy V, 35

Purpose - The Great Commission and the Great Commandment IV, 8

Purpose - The Great Commission and the Purpose of the Church IV, 6

Purpose - World Evangelism and the Purpose of the Church II, 9

Purpose Driven - Proposal for a World Evangelism-Driven Church II, 20

Qualifications - Qualifications for a Potential Missions Trip V, 67

Qualifications for a Potential Missions Trip V, 67

Qualities and Skills Desired on the Missions Team I, 18

Qualities for a Potential Missionary Candidate II, 59

Questionnaire - Church Missions Health History Questionnaire IV, 19

Questionnaire - Mission Trip Follow-Up Questionnaire V, 66

Questionnaire - Mission Trip Reflection Questions - Set #1 IV, 55

Questionnaire - Mission Trip Reflection Questions - Set #2 IV, 56

Questionnaire - Partnership Readiness Questionnaire V, 25

Questionnaire - Personal Accountability Questions IV, 58

Questionnaire - Short Term Follow Up Questionnaire IV, 45

Questions - Accountability Questions for Missionaries III, 53

Questions - Key Questions for Missions Leadership Teams V, 27

Questions - Missions Questions for Pastors III, 15

Questions - Questions for Returning Short-Termers V, 63

Questions - Ten Questions for a Biblical Missions Strategy V, 28

Questions - Ten Questions for Your Children’s Ministry III, 37
Questions - Ten Questions to Evaluate Your Missions Ministry I, 45

Questions - Top Twenty Tough Missions Questions for the Church II, 30

Questions – Vision – The Key Vision Question I, 35

Questions for Considering a Missions Agency II, 60

Questions for Friends and Supporters to Ask Missionaries II, 66

Questions for Missionaries Raising Support IV, 67

Questions for Missionaries to Have a Ready Answer II, 67

Questions for Missions Pastors - Ten Questions for Missions Pastors V, 21

Questions for Returning Short-Termers V, 63

Questions for the Mission Team to Ask Missionaries II, 65

Questions to Help You Find Your Niche in Missions I, 60

Questions to Prepare for a Second Career in Missions I, 62

Quotes - Missions Quotes V, 8

Quotes - Missions Quotes for Pastors I, 22

Quotes - Prayer Quotes I, 30

Quotes - Quotes on the Church’s Global Responsibility I, 10; II, 8

Raise Support - Help Your Missionaries Raise Support IV, 61

Raise the Profile of Missions in Your Church IV, 34

Raising Support - How to Help Your Missionaries Raise Support V, 72

Raising the Missions Image I, 53

Rapid Response Teams V, 47

Recent Missions Books V, 87

Re-Entry - Help Your Missionary Thrive - Going and Returning IV, 62

Re-Entry - Short Term Re-Entry Program Outline V, 65

Re-Entry - Short Term Re-Entry Worksheet IV, 48

Reference Books - Miscellaneous Missions Resources V, 85

Referral - Missionary Counseling - When to Refer IV, 65

Reflection - Mission Trip Reflection Questions IV, 55, 56

Relationship - Missions Funding Priorities V, 40

Relationship - What Shapes Our Missions Ministry? V, 33

Release - Short Term Release of Liability (Adult) IV, 49

Release - Short Term Release of Liability (Child) IV, 50

Relief - Yellow Flags in Missionary Selection V, 46

Report - Missionary Annual Report Form I, 75

Report - Missionary Report Form IV, 66

Request - What Shapes Our Missions Ministry? V, 33

Requirements for Missions Mobilizers I, 82

Resources - ACMC Resources II, 73

Resources - Adopt-a-People Resources I, 48

Resources - Adult Missions Education Curriculum Resources I, 50

Resources - Basic Resources for the Missions Leadership Team I, 84

Resources - Best Sources of Missions Resources II, 78

Resources - Books and Resources to help Understand the World V, 82

Resources - Books and Resources to help Understand the World V, 82

Resources - Books for Someone New to Missions IV, 69

Resources - Books on the Missional Church V, 81

Resources - Books to Prepare for Living Overseas V, 83

Resources - Budgeting Grids for Missions Resource Distribution IV, 18

Resources - Miscellaneous Missions Resources V, 85

Resources - Missionary Care Resources I, 73

Resources - Missionary Training Resources I, 70

Resources - Missions Bible Study Guides IV, 70

Resources - Missions Education Resources II, 74

Resources - Missions Leadership Task Groups I, 85

Resources - Missions Training Webinar Downloads V, 86

Resources - Missions Web and Email Periodicals IV, 71

Resources - Missions Web Sites IV, 72, 73

Resources - New Missions Books IV, 74

Resources - Orientation Resources for Missions Leadership Teams I, 83

Resources - Pastor's List of Missions Resources IV, 75

Resources - Prayer Resources I, 31

Resources - Recent Missions Books V, 87

Resources - Resources for Understanding Islam III, 70

Resources - Short Term Resources IV, 76

Resources - Short-Term Missions I, 65

Resources - Sources of Children’s Missions Resources II, 79

Resources - Top 25 Business as Missions Books V, 88

Resources - Top Dozen Resources for You and Your Church I, 87

Resources - Top Missions Resources for Church Leaders V, 89

Resources - Videos and DVDs - Alternative Sources V, 90

Resources - Web Sites for Children's Missions Resources IV, 77

Responsibilities - Missions Leadership Team Responsibilities I, 15

Responsibilities - Responsibilities of the Missions Team II, 24

Results Orientation - Mission Trends in the Local Church V, 31

Retirement - Missionary Retirement Finances I, 77

Retreat - Format for a Half-Day Missions Retreat IV, 24

Retreat - Missions Retreat Evaluation IV, 26

Road Map - Introducing Missions Strategy V, 19

Roles - Worship Leader Roles in Missions IV, 17

Sample Purpose Statements for the Missions Ministry I, 43

Scale - Missions Priority Scale II, 13

Scale - Missions Priority Scale - Where is Your Church? I, 11

Scope - Missions Scope and Boundaries II, 11

Scope of Missions - Image and Substance of Missions: Three Concerns V, 9

Scope of Missions - Template for a Mission Strategy V, 35

Scriptures - Biblical Foundations for Your Missions Ministry V, 6

Scriptures - Missions Scriptures I, 8

Scriptures - More Missions Scriptures I, 9

Scriptures - Selected Missions Scriptures for a Biblical Basis V, 5

Second Career - Questions to Prepare for a Second Career in Missions I, 62

Security - Web Security for Missionaries II, 49

Seeker Church - Church Outreach Paradigms V, 22

Selected Missions-Related Web Sites II, 76

Selecting - Criteria for Selecting Missionaries for Support I, 66

Selection - Yellow Flags in Missionary Selection V, 46

Seminary - Seminary Training for Missionary Candidates III, 60

Sending - Helping Your Church Send You III, 61

Setting Priorities - Key Factors in Setting Missions Priorities V, 34

Shapers - What Shapes Our Missions Ministry? V, 33

Short Term - Debriefing Outline for Short Term Teams IV, 43

Short Term - Guidelines for Your Post-Trip Presentation IV, 54

Short Term - Mission Trip Reflection Questions - Set #1 IV, 55

Short Term - Mission Trip Reflection Questions - Set #2 IV, 56

Short Term – See also Mission Trips and Trips

Short Term - Trip Evaluation Form - For Students IV, 53

Short Term Follow Through IV, 44

Short Term Follow Up Questionnaire IV, 45

Short Term Parental Permission Form IV, 47

Short Term Re-Entry Program Outline V, 65

Short Term Re-Entry Worksheet IV, 48

Short Term Release of Liability (Adult) IV, 49

Short Term Release of Liability (Child) IV, 50

Short Term Resources IV, 76

Short Term Team Leader Debriefing IV, 46

Short Term Team Tasks V, 61

Short-Term - Application – Sample I, 64

Short-Term - Benefits of Short-Term Missions Trips III, 41

Short-Term - How to Pray for Short-Term Missionaries II, 40

Short-Term - Issues for a Short-Term Missions Policy I, 63

Short-Term - Maximizing Mission Trips V, 60

Short-Term - Miscellaneous Missions Resources V, 85

Short-Term - Mission Trip Follow-Up Questionnaire V, 66

Short-Term - Mission Trip Funding for Church Staff - Part II V, 48

Short-Term - Mission Trip Funding for Church Staff - Part II V, 49

Short-Term - Mission Trips and Taxes V, 62

Short-Term - Missions Training Webinar Downloads V, 86

Short-Term - Qualifications for a Potential Missions Trip V, 67

Short-Term - Questions for Returning Short-Termers V, 63

Short-Term - Resources for Short-Term Missions I, 65

Short-Term – See also Trips

Short-Term - Short Term Re-Entry Program Outline V, 65

Short-Term - Short Term Team Tasks V, 61

Short-Term - Short-Term Contingency Check List III, 46

Short-Term - Short-Term Opportunities III, 43

Short-Term - Short-Term Team Training Schedule III, 44

Short-Term - Ten Steps to an Effective Short Term Mission V, 64

Short-Term - Top Missions Resources for Church Leaders V, 89

Short-Term - Top Priorities of Short-Term Training III, 45

Short-Term - Transitioning from Short Term to Long Term V, 71

Simple Lifestyle to Provide More for Missions II, 52

Skills - Qualities and Skills Desired on the Missions Team I, 18

Small Group Support for Missionaries V, 59

Small Groups - How to Pray for Missions in Small Groups I, 29

Small Groups - Outreach Survey Form II, 54

Small Groups - Small Group Support for Missionaries V, 59

Social Ministry - Mission Trends in the Local Church V, 31

Sources - Best Sources of Missions Resources II, 78

Sources - Children’s Missions Resources II, 79

Sources - Sources of Missions Books III, 73

Speakers - Missions Speakers – Where to Look I, 56

Speakers - Tips for Missionary Speakers I, 57

Spiritual - Top Ten Books to Restore Your Spiritual Passion III, 72

Spiritual Vitality - Maintaining Spiritual Vitality on the Field IV, 64

Staff - Strategy Survey for Church Staff IV, 16

Staff - Worship Leader Roles in Missions IV, 17

Stages - Growth Stages of an Intentional Disciple-Making Church II, 23

Start - How to Get Started in Missions III, 6

Start - Steps to Start a Missions Ministry in Your Church I, 32

Starting - Getting Started as a Missions Pastor IV, 12

State of the Gospel - Missions Training Webinar Downloads V, 86

Steps - Missions Team Action Step Priorities V, 30

Steps - Steps to Becoming a Missionary V, 68

Steps - Strategy Development Steps V, 36

Steps - Ten Steps to an Effective Short Term Mission V, 64

Steps for Developing a Missions Policy I, 41

Steps for Missions Planning I, 38

Steps to a Good Missions Conference I, 55

Steps to a Good Missions Conference - Part II V, 55

Steps to a Great Commission-Centered Church IV, 15

Steps to a Missions Career - Personal Assessment IV, 51

Steps to Becoming a Missionary V, 68

Steps to Developing a Missions Strategy I, 36

Steps to Prepare Yourself to Help Churches in Missions I, 80

Steps to Start a Missions Ministry in Your Church I, 32

Strategies - Adopt-a-People Strategies I, 47

Strategy - Biblical Foundations for Your Missions Ministry V, 6

Strategy - Common Strategy Questions III, 21

Strategy - Introducing Missions Strategy V, 19

Strategy - Key Factors in a Missions Strategy I, 37

Strategy - Missionary Care Strategy V, 74

Strategy - Missions Strategy - Breadth or Depth? V, 37

Strategy - Selected Missions Scriptures for a Biblical Basis V, 5

Strategy - Steps to Developing a Missions Strategy I, 36

Strategy - Strategy Checklist II, 34

Strategy - Strategy Criteria II, 33

Strategy - Strategy Examples II, 36

Strategy - Strategy Overview II, 35

Strategy - Template for a Mission Strategy V, 35

Strategy - Ten Questions for a Biblical Missions Strategy V, 28

Strategy - Why? - Introducing Missions Strategy V, 19

Strategy Development Steps V, 36

Strategy Survey for Church Staff IV, 16

Students - Short Term Release of Liability (Child) IV, 50

Students - Trip Evaluation Form - For Students IV, 53

Sub-Groups - Missions Team Sub-Groups III, 19

Suffering - Missions Training Webinar Downloads V, 86

Support - Analysis Chart for Missions Support V, 42

Support - Criteria for Determining Support Levels -One Model V, 44

Support - Criteria for Selecting Missionaries for Support I, 66

Support - Financial Evaluation Grid for Candidates V, 43

Support - Four Criteria for Missionary Support V, 38

Support - Help Your Missionaries Raise Support IV, 61

Support - How to Help Your Missionaries Raise Support V, 72

Support - How to Really Support Your Missionary II, 68

Support - Model for Calculating Financial Support V, 41

Support - Questions for Missionaries Raising Support IV, 67

Support - Small Group Support for Missionaries V, 59

Support - Support Application Evaluation III, 20

Support - Support Evaluation Worksheet - A Model V, 45

Support - Top Ten Reasons to Support a Missionary I, 67

Support - What About Supporting Our Own? V, 39

Support - Yellow Flags in Missionary Selection V, 46

Support Evaluation Worksheet - A Model V, 45

Support Letter - Mission Trip Support Letter Guidelines III, 47

Support Raising - How to Help Your Missionaries Raise Support V, 72

Support Raising - Questions for Missionaries Raising Support IV, 67

Support Raising Tips I, 76

Support Team Leader Job Description IV, 52

Support Teams - Prayer Support Teams for Your Missionaries II, 41

Supporters - Questions for Friends and Supporters to Ask Missionaries II, 66

Survey - Church Missions Health History Questionnaire IV, 19

Survey - Community and Missions Involvement Survey V, 57

Survey - Congregational Missions Survey - Involvement IV, 20

Survey - Congregational Missions Survey - Understanding IV, 21

Survey - Home Assignment Survey V, 78

Survey - Ministry Leader World Evangelism Survey Form II, 22

Survey - Mission Trip Reflection Questions IV, 55, 56

Survey - Missions Ministry Survey III, 48

Survey - Short Term Follow Up Questionnaire IV, 45

Survey - Small Group Outreach Survey Form II, 54

Survey - Strategy Survey for Church Staff IV, 16

Survey - Values Survey for Church Missions Leaders III, 16

Task - Key Factors in Setting Missions Priorities V, 34

Task - Missions Funding Priorities V, 40

Task Force Project Coordinator Job Description V, 29

Task Groups - Resources for Missions Leadership Task Groups I, 85

Tasks - Short Term Team Tasks V, 61

Tax Deductible - Mission Trips and Taxes V, 62

Taxes - Miscellaneous Missions Resources V, 85

Taxes - Mission Trips and Taxes V, 62

Team - Basic Resources for the Missions Leadership Team I, 84

Team - Building Community on the Missions Team I, 19

Team - How to Model Missions as a Leadership Team I, 20

Team - Missionary Care Teams II, 69

Team - Missions Leadership Team Commitments I, 16

Team - Missions Leadership Team Responsibilities I, 15

Team - Missions Team Action Step Priorities V, 30

Team - Missions Team Expectations II, 25

Team - Missions Team Member Job Description II, 26

Team - Missions Team Mistakes II, 27

Team - Orientation Resources for Missions Leadership Teams I, 83

Team - Prayer Support Teams for Your Missionaries II, 41

Team - Qualities and Skills Desired on the Missions Team I, 18

Team - Questions for the Mission Team to Ask Missionaries II, 65

Team - Responsibilities of the Missions Team II, 24

Team - Strategy Development Steps V, 36

Team - Support Team Leader Job Description IV, 52

Team - Top Missions Resources for Church Leaders V, 89

Team Leader - Short Term Team Leader Debriefing IV, 46

Team Leader - Support Team Leader Job Description IV, 52

Teams - Debriefing Outline for Short Term Teams IV, 43

Teams - Key Questions for Missions Leadership Teams V, 27

Teams - Missions Training Webinar Downloads V, 86

Teams - Yellow Flags in Missionary Selection V, 46

Telephone - Missionary Phone Interview for a Church Service IV, 30

Template - Template for a Mission Strategy V, 35

Template for a Mission Strategy V, 35

Ten Best Missions Books I, 89

Ten Commandments for Those in Missionary Preparation IV, 68

Ten Questions for a Biblical Missions Strategy V, 28

Ten Questions for Missions Pastors V, 21

Ten Questions to Evaluate Your Missions Ministry I, 45

Ten Steps to an Effective Short Term Mission V, 64

Terminology - Missions Terminology: Missionary and Missions V, 50

Terms - Missions Terminology: Missionary and Missions V, 50

Textbooks - Miscellaneous Missions Resources V, 85

The Great Commission and the Great Commandment IV, 8

The Great Commission and the Purpose of the Church IV, 6

The Heart of the Great Commission IV, 7

The Meaning of Missional V, 10

The Missional Life V, 12

The Ten Main Things V, 7

Themes - Missions Conference Themes I, 54

Themes - Recurring Themes in Global-Minded Churches II, 12

Thoughts on Getting a Missions Pastor I, 24

Thrive - Help Your Missionary Thrive - Going and Returning IV, 62

Thrive - Help Your Missionary Thrive - On the Field IV, 63

Tips for Missionary Speakers I, 57

Tools - Travel Tools for Missionaries V, 73

Tools - World Christian Discipleship Tools I, 88

Top 10 Things “To Do” After An ACMC Conference I, 78

Top 25 Business as Missions Books V, 88

Top Dozen Resources for You and Your Church I, 87

Top Missions Resources for Church Leaders V, 89

Top Ten Myths about Missions V, 15

Top Ten Reasons to Support a Missionary I, 67

Top Ten Toughest Issues for Missions Pastors I, 26

Traditional Church - Church Outreach Paradigms V, 22

Training - Candidate Training Roles for School, Agency, Church III, 56

Training - Missionary Training Inventory III, 59

Training - Missionary Training Resources I, 70

Training - Missions Training Webinar Downloads V, 86

Training - Seminary Training for Missionary Candidates III, 60

Training - Top Priorities of Short-Term Training III, 45

Training - Yellow Flags in Missionary Selection V, 46

Transition - Transitioning from Short Term to Long Term V, 71

Transitioning from Short Term to Long Term V, 71

Travel - Travel Tools for Missionaries V, 73

Travel Tools for Missionaries V, 73

Trends - Culture and Church II, 46

Trends - Mission Trends in the Local Church V, 31

Trends - Missions and Church II, 47

Trends - Missions Training Webinar Downloads V, 86

Trends - More Missions Trends III, 33

Trip - What Shapes Our Missions Ministry? V, 33

Trip Evaluation Form - For Students IV, 53

Trips - Benefits of Short-Term Missions Trips III, 41

Trips - Biggest Mission Trip Mistakes – Ministry II, 57

Trips - Biggest Mission Trip Mistakes – Preparation II, 56

Trips - Debriefing Outline for Short Term Teams IV, 43

Trips - Guidelines for Your Post-Trip Presentation IV, 54

Trips - Maximizing Mission Trips V, 60

Trips - Miscellaneous Missions Resources V, 85

Trips - Mission Trends in the Local Church V, 31

Trips - Mission Trip Follow Through II, 58

Trips - Mission Trip Follow-Up Questionnaire V, 66

Trips - Mission Trip Funding for Church Staff - Part I V, 48

Trips - Mission Trip Funding for Church Staff - Part II V, 49

Trips - Mission Trip Funding Options II, 55

Trips - Mission Trip Names III, 42

Trips - Mission Trip Reflection Questions - Set #1 IV, 55

Trips - Mission Trip Reflection Questions - Set #2 IV, 56

Trips - Mission Trip Support Letter Guidelines III, 47

Trips - Mission Trips and Taxes V, 62

Trips - Qualifications for a Potential Missions Trip V, 67

Trips - Questions for Returning Short-Termers V, 63

Trips – See also Mission Trips and Short-Term

Trips - Short Term Follow Through IV, 44

Trips - Short Term Parental Permission Form IV, 47

Trips - Short Term Re-Entry Program Outline V, 65

Trips - Short Term Re-Entry Worksheet IV, 48

Trips - Short Term Release of Liability (Adult) IV, 49

Trips - Short Term Release of Liability (Child) IV, 50

Trips - Short Term Resources IV, 76

Trips - Short Term Team Leader Debriefing IV, 46

Trips - Short Term Team Tasks V, 61

Trips - Ten Steps to an Effective Short Term Mission V, 64

Trips - Top Missions Resources for Church Leaders V, 89

Trips - Travel Tools for Missionaries V, 73

Trips– See also Short Term

Understanding - Congregational Missions Survey - Understanding IV, 21

Unreached - How to Pray for Unreached Peoples I, 28

Values - Cultural Values III, 31

Values - Global Outreach Values V, 17

Values - Missions Ministry Purpose, Vision, Values Statements II, 15

Values - Missions Ministry Values IV, 25

Values - Missions Values II, 32

Values - Missions Values from Churches V, 16

Values - Values Survey for Church Missions Leaders III, 16

Verses - Selected Missions Scriptures for a Biblical Basis V, 5

Videos and DVDs - Alternative Sources V, 90

Visibility - Raise the Profile of Missions in Your Church IV, 34

Vision - Does Your Church Need a Fresh Global Vision? I, 34

Vision - Global Vision Diagram II, 16

Vision - Global Vision Discovery Process II, 17

Vision - Global Vision Discovery Worksheet – Our Church II, 18

Vision - Global Vision Discovery Worksheet – Our World II, 19

Vision - Missions Ministry Purpose, Vision, Values Statements II, 15

Vision - The Key Vision Question I, 35

Vision - What Shapes Our Missions Ministry? V, 33

Visit - Home Ministry Assignment/Visit Information Form V, 77

Visits - Exposure Opportunities for Visiting Missionaries V, 76

Volunteers – How to Recruit and Keep Them III, 49

Ways People are Influenced for Missions IV, 35

Web - Church Web Sites with Good Missions Information II, 79

Web - Missions Web and Email Periodicals IV, 71

Web - Selected Missions-Related Web Sites II, 78; IV, 72-73

Web - Web Security for Missionaries II, 49

Web Sites - Missions Web Sites II, 78; IV, 72-73

Web Sites for Children's Missions Resources IV, 77

Webinars - Missions Training Webinar Downloads V, 86

What About Supporting Our Own? V, 39

What is a Missionary? V, 13

What Shapes Our Missions Ministry? V, 33

What’s ‘Up” - Missions – What’s ‘Up’ and What’s ‘Down’ II, 48

Why and How to Pray for Missions IV, 39

Worksheet - Goals Worksheet I, 39

Worksheet - Support Evaluation Worksheet - A Model V, 45

World - Books and Resources to help Understand the World V, 82

World - How to Pray for the World II, 38

World - Top Missions Resources for Church Leaders V, 89

World Christian - Becoming a World Christian - A Personal Response IV, 40

World Christian - Definitions of a World Christian IV, 10

World Christian Discipleship Tools I, 88

World Evangelism - Ministry Leader World Evangelism Survey Form II, 22

World Evangelism - Proposal for a World Evangelism-Driven Church II, 20

World Evangelism - World Evangelism and the Purpose of the Church II, 9

Worship Leader Roles in Missions IV, 17

Yellow Flags in Missionary Selection V, 46