1. partners with churches to educate, motivate & facilitate Christians for global service The Missions Service Arm of Australian Christian Brethren Churches

2. Educates through Serving Together…  Determining the year’s theme with editor Ken Newton  Gathering article and Frontlines writers for each two- monthly edition; determine ad and notice inclusions  Editing submissions with Ken  Liaising regularly with the graphic designer at Carillon Graphics re formatting of the magazine We believe that it is every Christian’s responsibility to be involved in the reaching of every ethnic group with the good news of the Gospel.

3.  Each year the magazine has a specific theme, e.g. this year it revolved around mission trends in the past 6 decades, last year it was based on the Beatitudes; many articles are written by field missionaries, both former or current, incl Bible study  Keeping Track = movements of workers (short and long- term), commendations, workers on deputation  Frontlines = current missionary letters from the field Educates through Serving Together…

4. Start of even month = start editing articles for current issue 2 nd week of odd month = layout completed & mag goes to print; solicit DPG details if in next issue Mid-even month = start layout of mag, no more ads; solicit articles for next issue Mid-odd month = solicit Frontlines for next issue Magazine packed & sent Subscribers receive magazine 1 st Sunday even month 2 nd week of even month = edit Frontlines; update NoM details if in this issue Educates through Serving Together…

5.  PRAYER NEEDS  Daily Prayer Guide  Frontlines (in Serving Together)  Global Prayer Matters & Monthly Prayer Summary  PASTORAL & MEMBER CARE NEEDS  FINANCIAL SUPPORT NEEDS  Forwarding gifts and donations from supporters  Distribution of undesignated and Christmas gifts  Establishing special funds when needed (see below)  PUBLICITY & INFORMATION NEEDS  Serving Together magazine & AMT website  Conference displays and deputation visits

6.  Annual Christmas Gift Offering – share the joy of Christmas with a special gift for AMT workers  Personal Project & Encouragement Fund (PPEF) – assist AMT missionary personnel with specific projects  Overseas Disaster Relief – e.g. tsunamis, earthquakes  Managed Missionary Retirement Fund (MMRF) AMT’s Special Funds