Websites
www.scbaptist.org/missions - South Carolina Baptist Convention, Missions Mobilization Group
www.cpmissions.net - Cooperative Program
www.churchplantingvillage.net - Church Planting Resources
www.scwmu.org - South Carolina Woman's Missionary Union
www.going.imb.org - International Mission Board
www.namb.net - North American Mission Board
www.arministry.org - Appalachian Regional Ministry
www.ActsOne8.com - Acts 1:8 Challenge
www.TKC.org - Thy Kingdom Come
www.missionsmart.net - Global Missions Connection
www.missionalresearch.info - People groups in North America
www.go2southasia.org - South Asia
www.peopleteams.org - Unreached People Groups
www.link2lead.com - A web-based demographic information service
www.mtstravel.com - Church, Mission, Relief and Development travel services
Training Resources
- Leadership Online - (www.scbaptist.org) Training in multiple areas that you can access 24/7. There is no charge and you can return as often as you l Here are several examples:
1. Personal Evangelism Network-an online experience designed to help you discover the approach to witnessing that best fits who you are.
2. How to Host an Evangelistic Block Party-a 17½ minute workshop on how to prepare for and host evangelistic block parties that make an impact on the community.
3. Cross Cultural Training-three distinct online presentations: Dealing with Cultural Misunderstandings, Spiritual Preparation for Short Team Missions, and Worldview Online.
- Embracing the Acts 1:8 Challenge: Leadership Guide - www.actsOne8.com
- His Heart, Our Hands - a ministry evangelism toolkit and resource book. Call NAMB toll free at 1-866-407-NAMB, product number 22.0633034614.
- On Mission With God - Discipleship course written by Avery Willis and Henry Blackaby.
- Here, There & Everywhere: Developing an Acts 1:8 Strategy - online and DVD resource (www.scbaptist.org/missions)
- Evangecube - Evangelism curriculum and training kit for churches. www.e3resources.org; 1-888-354-9411.
Videos, DVDs, etc.
Essentials for the On Mission Church - 1-800-634-2462 or www.namb.net
International Mission Board Resources - http://resources.imb.org
Stuff Volumes 1-4, CD of resources for missions - www.acmc.org
The Task - IMB video magazine - www.thetask.org
The Harvest - 1-800-729-4351
Missionary Moments - www.cpmissions.net
Books
Foundational, Planning, Vision for Churches and Mission Committees
- The Acts 1:8 Challenge - Nate Adams, LifeWay Christian Resources
- Answer the Call - Henry Blackaby, LifeWay Christian Resources
- Empowering Kingdom Growth: The Heartbeat of God - Ken Hemphill
- Empowering Kingdom Growth: To the Ends of the Earth - Jerry Rankin
- God's Plan to Reach the World - C. Michael Gravette, Sr.
- Leading Your Church on Mission - NAMB
- Making Partnerships Work - Dnaiel Rickett
- Mobilizing for Missions in the New Millennium - IMB
- The Present Future - Reggie McNeal
- Purpose Driven Life - Rick Warren
- Revolution - George Barna
- Shaped by God's Heart: The Passion and Practices of Missional Churches - Milfred Minatrea
- Today's All-Star Missions Churches - Tom Telford
Biblical Basis of Missions
- The Great Omission - Robertson McQuilken
- Let the Nations Be Glad - John Piper
Prayer for Missions and People Groups
- Follow Me: Lessons for Becoming a Prayerwalker - Randy Sprinkle
- Operation World - Patrick Johnstone
- Serving with Eyes Wide Open: Doing Short-Term Missions with Cultural Intelligence - David A. Livermore
For Individuals
- Living Your Strengths - Albert L. Winseman, Curt Liesveld and Donald O. Clifton
- The Missional Leader - Alan J. Roxburgh and Fred Romanuk