BIBLE QUIZ Find the references for the following Bible verses: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations that issue missionary visas….” “Therefore make disciples of all safe nations where you will not get into any trouble…”

Today’s Tentmakers: Serving in a Dangerous World Tentmaker Definition Today’s World The Mandate Get Equipped! Principle of Tolerable Risk Next steps… CMUPS info GO info Contact

TENTMAKING Students Professionals Business People GLOBAL Opportunities TENTMAKING Students are tentmakers Professionals Business People are tentmakers are tentmakers (as long as they are committed to making Jesus known through their work & life) Copyright 2010 GLOBAL Opportunities

Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. BEGINNING - Mark 16:15 Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. WE ARE HERE! THE END - Rev 7:9 there before me was a great multitude from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb A short introduction to the history and future of missions. It starts with the last farewell of Jesus. We as Christians are priveleged to know that this great mission venture has a very good ending. No earthly company or movement has this guarantee. However, we are not there yet, work remains to be done. Today’s challenge is for you to find your part in this great challenge.

GET EQUIPPED! Tentmakers should prepare well for what is undoubtedly going to be the most challenging job they have ever done.  They need to have a healthy relationship with their home and sending church. This relationship is not optional! They need specific, practical and targeted training. Professional people don’t have the luxury of attending years of theological or missiological training. Tentmakers should prepare well for what is undoubtedly going to be the most challenging job they have ever done.    They need to have a healthy relationship with their home and sending church. This relationship is not optional.   They need specific, practical and targeted training. Professional people don’t have the luxury of attending years of theological or missiological training. POINTS OF LEARNING • Biblical basis of tentmaking & work • Today's tentmaker challenges • Cross cultural preparation • Working in sensitive areas • Spiritual challenges • Sharing your faith at work • Hospitality as ministry • Starting a Bible study in your home • Making disciples that make disciples • House church planting • Teams that work • Tentmakers and their churches • The preparation process www.tentmaking.org

Biblical basis of tentmaking & work Today's tentmaker challenges GET EQUIPPED! Biblical basis of tentmaking & work Today's tentmaker challenges Cross cultural preparation Working in sensitive areas Spiritual challenges Sharing your faith at work Hospitality as ministry  POINTS OF LEARNING   • Biblical basis of tentmaking & work • Today's tentmaker challenges • Cross cultural preparation • Working in sensitive areas • Spiritual challenges • Sharing your faith at work • Hospitality as ministry • Starting a Bible study in your home • Making disciples that make disciples • House church planting • Teams that work • Tentmakers and their churches • The preparation process www.tentmaking.org

Starting a Bible study in your home GET EQUIPPED! Starting a Bible study in your home Making disciples that make disciples House church planting Teams that work Tentmakers and their churches The preparation process  POINTS OF LEARNING   • Biblical basis of tentmaking & work • Today's tentmaker challenges • Cross cultural preparation • Working in sensitive areas • Spiritual challenges • Sharing your faith at work • Hospitality as ministry • Starting a Bible study in your home • Making disciples that make disciples • House church planting • Teams that work • Tentmakers and their churches • The preparation process www.tentmaking.org

“We mobilize & equip disciplers to make disciples – not martyrs” Ari J. Rocklin GLOBAL Opportunities

PRINCIPLE OF TOLERABLE RISK - ministry Direct Ministry Friendship Ministry Prayer – for divine appointment Prayer Walks Prayer Ministry in Secret Presence Ministry

PRINCIPLE OF TOLERABLE RISK@WORK Bible study together Invitation - for coffee, walks etc. Buy the book! – relevant Your life! – well chosen comments Prayer – divine interruptions Prayer – respectfully with permission Prayer - in secret Supernatural Interruptions Action – Make the coffee! Do the job no one likes Diligence - Working as unto the Lord (this step is not an option)

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.“ John 16:33 "the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church“ - Tertullian

Subscribe to Tentmaking Briefs Currently read in 169 nations NEXT STEPS…. Subscribe to Tentmaking Briefs Currently read in 169 nations Attend a 4 ½ day Tentmaking Course www.globalopps.info/events Get more info www.intent.org  POINTS OF LEARNING   • Biblical basis of tentmaking & work • Today's tentmaker challenges • Cross cultural preparation • Working in sensitive areas • Spiritual challenges • Sharing your faith at work • Hospitality as ministry • Starting a Bible study in your home • Making disciples that make disciples • House church planting • Teams that work • Tentmakers and their churches • The preparation process www.globalopps.info