1. Global Missions Movement Worldview

2. Foundational Biblical Guidelines Of God………………… He Exists - Psalm 19: 1- 4 The Heavens Declare His Glory - Romans 1:18-20 The Call – Romans 10: 13 -15 We are all one of two things goers or senders. http://www.imb.org/resources/videos.aspx#.VdtfMk3luM8

3. Foundational Terminology Worldwide, whole or complete Global Missions Missio Dei Missionary Derived from the Latin mitto – to send Mission of God 1.One who is sent. 2.One who intentionally crosses boundaries.

4. Foundational Understandings Boundaries that must be crossed in mission efforts: A.Linguistic B.Religious worldviews C.Geopolitical frontiers D.Socioeconomic

5. Understanding the Missionary Call The term missionary is not mentioned in the Bible. Great Commission ( Matthew 28:18-20) “We don’t need a call, We need a kick in the pants!” - Jim Elliott

6. A Variety of Callings The CalledScripture AbrahamGenesis 12:1-3 MosesExodus 3:1 – 4:12 JonahThe Book of Jonah Andrew, Peter, James & JohnMatthew 4:17 – 25 PaulActs

7. Applying the Missionary Call Know God Know God’s Word Prayer Seek Counsel (Proverbs 11:14, Proverbs 24:6) Life Experiences Circumstances Timing Desires of Your Heart

8. Concluding Thoughts The Missionary Call - The missionary call includes an awareness of the needs of a lost world, the commands of Christ, a concern for the lost, a radical commitment to God, your church’s affirmation, blessing and commissioning, a passionate desire, the Spirits’ gifting, and an indescribable yearning that motivates beyond all understanding.. http://www.imb.org/resources/videos.aspx#.Vdte2E3luM8