LCMS World Missions

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• LCMS World Missions
• Bob Roegner

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Mission Resources
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you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in
all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the
earth. (Acts18b)
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Congregations are
mission outposts
Our congregations, ministries, and schools are
not only ministries for the teaching and
edification of the saints but provide the
foundation for the laity to be involved in
mission. (2004 Res. 1-02)
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What does it mean to be a mission outpost?
As mission outposts, the congregations in your
circuit will equip their people for mission in
their own Jerusalem.
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Resources for
mission outposts
Church Planting

• Basic Mission Planter Training.
• Daughter Church Planting seminar.
• Resources for congregational revitalization.
• and much more (see the Center for U.S.
  Missions Web site www.centerforusmissions.org)

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Resources on the Ablaze! Web site

• Suited to the Congregational setting
• 50 Days Ablaze!
• Groups Ablaze!
• Friendship Ablaze!

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Resources on the Ablaze! Web site
Start-Up to Ablaze! Ideas Resource lists online

• Individuals Ablaze!Personal Evangelism tools
• Congregations Ablaze!
• Ablaze! Idea-starters
• 3. Districts Ablaze! Idea checklist for
• congregations

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Ideas for Getting Started

• Pick a resource (e.g., witness bracelet).
• Explain its use fromthe pulpit.
• Have it available.
• Encourage people to report their experience.
• Report contacts on the Ablaze! Web site.

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