Short Term Mission Overseas

Here are some key contacts for overseas mission in this training network, and below there are also some key checklists to get you started in thinking through the process

GLO- Europe – mission team working in evangelism and church plating across Europe
Echoes short Term opportunities
Firstserve – a specific orgramme for 18-25 years olds wanting a 6 month – 1 year mission learning experience
Interlink – with a specific remit of helping missionaries called from churches in Scotland
Brass Tacks – using building, technical and engineering skills in mission

Recommended reading as preparation for short term mission service

Training Courses

Mission Orientation Programme – Tisley College

Actions that don’t require special guidance!

Things specified as being the will of God – the common calling for all believers:-

That all may be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth - 1 Tim 2
For Salvation & Fellowship with God - Heb 3:1; 1 Cor 1:26; 2 Thess 2:13-15,
To become like Christ Rom 8:29, that he should be the first among many brothers and sisters in the family of God Heb 2:14
To live a Holy Life 2 Tim. 1:9; Eph 4:1; 2 Peter 1:10-11; 1 Thess 4:3 Holiness and devotion to God
To a life of service Heb 9:14-15, which means both work and worship
To a life of obedience Rom. 1:5-6 obedience by faith in Christ not faith in self.
To be doers of good Eph 2:10; Tit 2:14
To a life of discipleship Mark 1:17-20 (a) Discipling self “Follow me” and (b) Discipling others be “Fishers of men” Matt 28:19-20
Having a thankful spirit, giving thanks in all circumstances 1 Thess 5:18
As a group, functioning as part of the Body of Christ, the Church 1 Pet 2:9 a holy nation, a special people, priest of God on earth
Using the gifts of HS are given in accordance with His will - Heb 2:4; 1 Cor 12:7.