Workshops

World Missions offers numerous workshops:

1.  "Are Missionaries Still Needed?" Tough Questions from the
     Changing Face of Missions

2.  Developing a Strategic Plan for Global Outreach

3.  Global Partnerships - Are You Ready?

4.  How to Operate an Effective Missions Committee or
     Global Outreach Team

5.  Mission Emphasis Event How-To's

6.  Partnerships:  Connecting North American Churches to 
     Majority World Churches and Communities

7.  Short Term Missions - Long Term Impact??

8.  Short Term Missions: Bringing the Learning Home

• Please note that not all workshops are available in every region.
• Use the contact information on the right to find out which workshops are available in your region, or to schedule a workshop for your group. 
• Check back frequently for new workshops available in different regions.

   

1.  "Are Missionaries Still Needed?"  Tough Questions from the
     Changing Face of Missions

The world and missions methodology is changing dramatically. Some are saying that Western Christians should stay home and send more to support the work of others. If Western missionaries go overseas, what should they be doing and how should they be doing it? We’ll explore some of the implications these changes have for CRC congregations and World Missions in their global ministries. 

2.  Developing a Strategic Plan for Global Outreach

A strategic plan can help a church become more focused in its global outreach ministry so that it can have an even greater impact for the kingdom. We’ll review the steps involved in developing a strategic plan and look at how God has uniquely positioned your church for participation in his mission. Knowing your missions priorities can help you address the tough questions missions committees and global outreach teams often face as well as motivate you for greater participation in God’s plan for his world.

3.  Global Partnerships - Are You Ready?

If your church is considering a global partnership (i.e., building a sister church/community relationship), or if you'd just like to learn more about this focused approach to missions, this is the workshop for you. We'll discover the goals and characteristics of a Global Partnership and indicators to help assess if your church may be ready. We’ll also discuss when it's wise not to pursue a global partnership and how to move ahead if you are ready.

4.  How to Operate an Effective Missions Committee or Global
     Outreach Team

So you've been asked to serve on the Missions Committee. Or maybe your church wants to form its own global outreach team. Maybe you'd like to revitalize your existing committee. We'll explore practical suggestions for operating an effective Missions Team that will help your church fulfill its Great Commission calling. 

5.  Mission Emphasis Event How-To's

Mission Celebrations can be exciting and meaningful events.  But it takes some work to get there.  Learn how to plan and put on an exciting and meaningful event, discover where to find useful resources, and explore new ideas for your next mission emphasis event.

6.  Partnerships:  Connecting North American Churches to
     Majority World Churches and Communities

We will look at the changes of the global picture of Christianity and North American churches’ participation in that ministry.   By looking through the eyes of the church, the agency, and the host country, we will attempt to discover what things we need to consider in moving forward with a healthy partnership relationship. Learning from others, we will identify the key principles to a healthy church-to-church or church-to-community partnership.   

7.  Short Term Missions - Long Term Impact??

Learn the markers that will help gauge whether the time, effort and finances invested in short-term missions (STM) is truly making a long-term impact on the character of your church. Through a strong vision for global outreach and an intentional debriefing process, discover how STM’s can not only have a lasting impact in the lives of participants, but can also propel change within the local church. Discover how to avoid the trap of missions experiences becoming “just another good trip.”

8.  Short Term Missions: Bringing the Learning Home

Discover how the excitement of overseas short term missions can inform, ignite and open doors to personal growth and ministry opportunities in our communities back home. In this workshop participants will discover seeing short term missions as a “journey” rather than a “trip” makes all the difference!