MISSION EDUCATION
EDUCATING
Nazarenes everywhere are sharing the mission stories of the church. Telling the story instills passion for missions. When Christ's followers know what is at stake and hear how others are obeying God's call to missions, they are challenged to participate as well.
NMI is committed to helping local churches tell the mission story. We provide resources and support for the local church as it informs and educates its members, not only in what other Nazarenes are doing in missions, but how they can get involved too.
Knowledge is key to involvement. With an understanding of the needs of the world and what the church is doing to meet those needs, we are more likely to commit to the support of missions through prayer, giving, communication, and going.
How Does Mission Education Take Place?
Learning takes place in a variety of venues. Experiences, listening to and reading stories, and getting to know missionaries on a personal level enhance mission awareness.
Nazarene Missions International recognizes that people learn in different ways, so it is important to provide Mission Education in a variety of methods. Missionaries have testified that their mission passion began when reading an NMI missions book, hearing a missionary speak, participating in a mission trip, or attending a mission lesson or retreat. The more opportunities for learning your church receives, the more likely those in attendance will begin to see the world through God's eyes.
The information above can be found at www.nazarene.org
If you have questions about
Mission Education contact
Linda Kriner at lkriner@juno.com