Global Ministries 101 Quiz Global Ministries (GM) is: a) a unique mission structure in American Christianity. b) a common witness of the Division of Overseas Ministries (DOM), Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and Wider Church Ministries (WCM), United Church of Christ. c) governed by a board of directors composed of 6 international partners, 20 DOM board members and 20 WCM board members. d) all of the above. Answer-d

Global Ministries 101 Quiz The Common Global Ministries Board (CGMB) was officially established in: a)1965. b)1989. c)1996. d)2000. Answer-c

Global Ministries 101 Quiz A key concept which defines how Global Ministries seeks to build relationships in mission is: a)paternalism. b)partnership. c)neo-colonialism. d)all of the above. Answer-b

Global Ministries 101 Quiz Critical Presence is: a)the strategic approach that Global Ministries is emphasizing in all phases of its mission in a rapidly changing world. b)understood to be timely and appropriately meeting Gods people and creation at the point of deepest need: spiritually, physically, emotionally, and/or economically. c)a concept that helps Global Ministries determine its mission priorities in dialogue with international partners. d)all of the above. Answer-b

Global Ministries 101 Quiz In being faithful to the Critical Presence priority, Global Ministries will develop partnerships and appoint missionaries to ministries related primarily to: a)capacity building (leadership/community development) and healthcare ministries. b)evangelism and church planting. c)administration and technical support. d)all of the above. Answer-a

Global Ministries 101 Quiz In being faithful to the Critical Presence priority, Global Ministries will: a)offer a process to help local UCC and Disciple congregations become global mission churches. b)provide educational opportunities and resources to local congregations in global mission. c)help local congregations link local ministry to global ministry. d)all of the above. Answer-d

Global Ministries 101 Quiz Global Ministries: a)had 147 persons engaged in mission in 44 countries in 2007: 69 fully supported missionaries, 10 long-term volunteers, 9 Global Mission interns (young adults), and 59 overseas associates. b)has approximately 270 international partners in close to 70 countries. c)facilitated 20 short-term volunteer opportunities and over 74 mission trips in d)all of the above. Answer-d

Global Ministries 101 Quiz Global Ministries: a)has home-based staff in Cleveland (UCC church house) and Indianapolis (Disciples Center). b)is composed of 5 area offices. c)has the People-to-People Pilgrimage program (group mission trip program) housed in Indianapolis and the Child Sponsorship program in Cleveland. d) all of the above Answer-d

Global Ministries 101 Quiz Global Ministries is funded by: a)Disciples Mission Fund (% of DMF and a portion of the Easter offering) and Our Churches Wider Mission (% of OCWM). b)Week of Compassion (WOC) and One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS). c)various endowments and special funds. d)all of the above. Answer-d

Global Ministries 101 Quiz Ministries and Mission Interpreters (MMIs) are volunteers who: a)have a passion for learning about Gods mission. b)tell the story of Global Ministries according to their gifts. c)link the interest of individuals and congregations to resources and concrete opportunities in global mission. d)work within existing region/conference structures and communication networks. e)all of the above. Answer-e

As you watch Partners in mission segment, make note of the different types of ministries that are explained and illustrated. Play DVD Play DVD

Partners in Mission-Note different types of Ministries Make a list of the different ministries you saw in DVD. Which Ministries surprise you? Which ministries do you think exemplify Critical Presence? Which Ministries do you think are missing? Countries Represented in DVD= Chile, Marshall Islands, Palestine, USA, Germany, Africa (Continent), India, Laos, China, Guatemala, Hungary, Haiti, Italy, Jamaica, Japan

Partners in Mission-Note different types of Ministries How do International Partners and Missionaries describe their understanding of partnership? Do you think this is a good way to do global mission today? Why? How does this type of partnership differ from how our churches were engaged in global mission 100 years ago? What are some other models you have seen churches using for global mission and why do you think Global Ministries is committed to a partnership model? What are advantages & disadvantages of these different models? If someone from another church asked how your church engages in global mission, how would you describe, in your own words, the concepts of partnership and critical presence?

1 st Scripture LK 4:16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. And he stood up to read. 17 The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the place where it is written: LK 4:16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. And he stood up to read. 17 The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the place where it is written: LK 4:18 "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. LK 4:18 "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, LK 4:19 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." LK 4:19 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." LK 4:20 Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him, 21 then he began to say to them, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." LK 4:20 Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him, 21 then he began to say to them, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing."

2 nd Scripture MT 25:34 "Then the King will say to those at his right hand, `Come, you that are blessed by my Father; inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.' MT 25:34 "Then the King will say to those at his right hand, `Come, you that are blessed by my Father; inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.' MT 25:37 "Then the righteous will answer him, `Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? 38 And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? 39 and when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?' MT 25:37 "Then the righteous will answer him, `Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? 38 And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? 39 and when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?' MT 25:40 And the King will answer them, `Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these, who are members of my family, you did it to me.' MT 25:40 And the King will answer them, `Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these, who are members of my family, you did it to me.'

What do you think these Bible texts teach us about doing mission? What do you think these Bible texts teach us about doing mission? How do you think they should shape our definition of critical presence? How do you think they should shape our definition of critical presence? As you look around the world, who are the people in precarious situations and the least of these for us today? As you look around the world, who are the people in precarious situations and the least of these for us today? How can we reach out more effectively to them? How can we reach out more effectively to them?

Let us Pray together! Loving God, show us how we can be more like Jesus in reaching out to the least of these in our back yard, but also to the ends of the earth. Amen! Loving God, show us how we can be more like Jesus in reaching out to the least of these in our back yard, but also to the ends of the earth. Amen!