Welcome!
This website was created by missionaries, for missionaries! Its purpose is to serve
as a means of sharing resources with Christians engaged in overseas missions or cross-cultural
ministry.
This website contains a lot of content with links to other websites and countless
resources. This may feel a little overwhelming at first, which is why we put together
this “Start Page” as a way to lay out for you exactly what you can expect to find
on our website and also to help you navigate well to ensure that you find exactly
what you are looking for.
Articles
From time to time, we come across resources that require a little more “explaining”,
or multiple resources from different sources that work well together, but are not
typically advertised in that way. For these kinds of resources, we have put together
articles that explain how to use these specific resources to their fullest potential.
Visit Our Articles Page Now!
Browse by Category
We have a wide variety of resources grouped into categories that are relevant to
missionaries and cross-cultural workers. The following is a list of the categories,
and a brief description of the kinds of resources that you can expect to find under
each of these pages:
Books
This category contains books that are of special interest to missionaries, most especially
books about missionary life, books that feature the lives of other missionaries,
and books that are especially helpful in cross-cultural ministry.
As you browse through our book listing, please bare in mind that if a book is focused
on a specific area of ministry it may be listed as a resource in a different category.
We do not list all the book resources on this page, for the simple reason that there
are just too many books and not enough space to list them all.
Care, Support, & Community
In this category you will find resources specifically geared towards the emotional
and physical support of missionaries. Connect with other missionaries and cross cultural
workers through support groups, blogs, and social networking. Receive encouragement
and counseling from people and organizations that focus on ministering to those in
ministry.
Church Planting
Resources specifically for church planters and those focused on starting church planting
movements.
Community Developement
If you are into health, agriculture, or other community development work, you will
enjoy this wide selection of resources including solar technology, healthcare books,
instructional videos, and the latest in development technology.
Deputation
A key part of being a missionary is being able to cast vision and raise support and
this deputation page contains resources to help you in this process.
Ethnic Resources
If you are working among a specific ethnic group there may be resources available
to help you convey the Gospel of Christ in a way that will speak to the heart of
the culture and people you are working with, these are all found on our ethnic resources
page.
Ethnomusicology
Music can be a really powerful tool for outreach ministry which is why we are working
to add this particular category to our resource site. Currently there are not a whole
lot of Ethnomusicology resources listed, but if you know of any that we could add
please contact us and let us know!
Furlough Needs
Returning to your home culture can present its own list of challenges but there are
many organizations and individuals eager to help make your transition as smooth as
possible, with missionary housing, vehicle rentals, retreat centers, and more!
Health & Safety
This page contains everything pertaining to your personal health and safety, including
online health consultations by healthcare workers who have overseas experience. Other
resources in this section include international health insurance options, medical
books and resources, security training for emergency response, and even emergency
evacuation services.
International Travel
Visit our travel page to find resources geared towards making your travels abroad
go as smoothly as possible; including everything from airline booking agencies, visa
services, embassy and consulate information sites, travel tips, and more.
Language Learning
Featuring the best language learning resources, popular language apps, and information
for parents who are striving to raise bilingual (or multilingual) children.
Maps & Country Info
If you need information about specific countries or are looking for good mapping
options, there are a number of resources listed on this page. Resources include world
and country maps, country fact sheets, global evangelistic statistics, and even prayer
aids to help to promote prayer for the countries and peoples around the world.
Media Ministry Tools
Modern technology has opened the doors for incredible outreach opportunities. This
page offers the best of what technology and media materials are available for ministry,
including audio Bibles, solar powered Bible players, Gospel films, and resources
for cell phone ministry. All these resources are available in multiple languages
with the aim of using modern technology to help spread the Gospel of Christ.
Mission & Global News
Stay up to date on what is happening in the evangelical community around the world,
receive up-to-date prayer requests from Christians and mission agencies around the
world, gain awareness of Christian persecution, and receive news bulletins by email
that are relevant to global missions.
Mission Organizations
This page is simply a listing of the different Christian organizations that are involved
in overseas and cross-cultural ministry. The organizations listed on this page are
wide and varied including everything from development work, church planting, orphan
or refugee ministry, human trafficking, Bible translation, aviation, medical aid,
outreach technology, evangelism, tentmaker missions, and more.
This is not, by any means, an exhaustive list, as there are far too many organizations
to list them all, but if you know of an organization that you feel should be included
on this list please don’t hesitate to contact us and let us know.
Missionary (Third Culture) Kids
If you are serving abroad with your children this page is especially for you! These
resources are specifically geared towards third culture kids, including overseas
education options, online community and support, counseling and re-entry services,
and more!
Missions for Kids
Inspire young minds to be mission focused through global crafts, games, and fun activities
that are geared towards mission awareness for kids. These resources can be used with
your own kids at home, or for reaching out to the kids in different group settings
during your deputation and support raising efforts. Kids make amazing prayer warriors
when inspired, and only God knows how many of them will grow up to become missionaries
themselves if they catch the vision early on!
Prayer Resources
Prayer is the fuel that missions runs on, without it we would be lost and fruitless
in our efforts. With how vital prayer is to the success of fulfilling the Great Commission
we have devoted this page to resources that can help to recruit more prayer from
God’s people around the world.
Research Information
If you are needing to do research on a particular ethnic group, country, or mission
focus, this is the page to refer to. There are many different organizations that
have undergone extensive research regarding unreached tribes, global evangelical
work, as well as information about countries, ethnic groups, and languages.
Services
There are many individuals and organizations that provide services that can be a
great help to people serving internationally. On this page you will find a listing
of tax consultants, aviation services, international shipping options, and suppliers
of clothing, personal items, medical supplies, and more.
Please note that if a service is particular to another category it may not be listed
on this page for the sake of conserving space.
Short-Termers
Whether you are interested in going on a short-term missions trip or you are a missionary
who is looking to recruit a short-term team, this page is geared towards helping
to promote short-term missions.
Spiritual Warfare
The topic of spiritual warfare is very relevant to global missions, which is why
we have a page on this site specifically devoted to that topic. Find books and resources
that specifically address the topic of spiritual warfare, especially as it pertains
to the global or cross-cultural ministry.
Teaching Resources
These resources are focused on further equipping missionaries to share the Gospel
of Christ in congregational, classroom, and small group studies.
Technical
Everything related to computers, Internet, and modern technology. Computer consulting,
web hosting, tech support, and networking, as well as computer programs or services
that are helpful in global ministry work.
Training
If you are looking to receive more training in a specific field, there are a number
of options including a few that are free or discounted for missionaries.
Transitions
Missionary life is a life that is full of transition; traveling around for deputation,
going out on the mission field, relocating, and even returning to your home culture.
The resources on this page are specifically geared towards making the transitions
smoother for you and your family.
Miscellaneous
This miscellaneous page is exactly what it implies – basically including any resources
that do not fit well into the above categories.
Supporting Those Who Go
If you are a church or individual who is interested in supporting overseas missions,
this page is for you! Find out how you can better serve those who are engaging in
cross-cultural ministry.
Contribute Content for This Site
If you know of any great resources, please don’t hesitate to contact us and let us
know about them! We are always looking for new content to add to our list of resources,
and would love to hear about the resources you have developed, or resources that
have been particularly helpful to you in ministry.
We are especially looking for . . .
* More Ethnic Resources – Our site currently has a lot of African resources but is
seriously lacking in resources specific to other ethnic groups, particularly contextualized
Bible pictures or teaching resources.
* Ethnic/Cultural Music – Do you know of any Ethnomusicology resources? This is an
entire category of its own that we do not yet have on our website. We would love
to provide links to downloadable music files that have good Christian lyrics put
to cultural/ethnic music. If you know of any, please let us know!
* Children’s Mission Resources – If you know of any resources that can help to teach
kids about missions and engage young children in mission-focused activities, we would
be very interested!
* Churches Willing to Assist Missionaries Who Are “Passing Through” – Missionaries
spend a lot of time on the road, doing deputation and support raising, and they are
always looking for a place to stay or a vehicle to drive. If you, as a church congregation,
are interested in helping provide for the needs of missionaries who will be passing
through your area, please let us know! We would love to place a “private listing”
on our Furlough Housing & Retreat Centers page. Feel free to contact us if you are
interested in doing this, and would like more information.
* Individuals Willing to House Missionaries – If you are an individual who has a
spare guest room, or guest house, that you would like to offer to missionaries who
are traveling through your area, feel free to contact us to learn about how you can
join our network of Furlough Housing options for missionaries. We would be happy
to answer any questions you have, and even help you get set up with a webpage to
let missionaries know what you have to offer.
