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New Wineskins
for Global Mission 2010
April 8-11, 2010
Ridgecrest Conference Center
Western North Carolina
(Near Asheville, NC)

"Pray Today For..."

South Asia
  • Martin and Rose (Global Teams); churches and school classes are growing, pray for government approval of religious freedom, Rose’s health, funds.
  • Jeff and Kattia (Global Teams), Bible translation via internet; wisdom in planning, coworker Vince seeking training so he can teach and translate, thanks for progress on the story of Solomon.
  • Kevin and Susan (Global Teams); thanks for translations of Luke and Acts into more languages, the growth of house churches, pray that the new discipleship materials built around five-times-a-day prayers will bear much fruit.
  • Max and Deby (Global Teams); the small group of Christian students to grow in faith, victims of 2008 earthquake still in great need, baby #2 due in March.
Nepal
  • George Pierce, teaching with Nepal Educational Mission; for theological books, economic development.
  • Sue; women’s ministry to bear fruit as they apply and pass on what they have learned.

Stories tagged with relationships

Book: African Friends and Money Matters


Submitted by Paul A. Sutcliffe, Jr.+ on October 29, 2009

African Friends and Money Matters.
David Maranz. SIL
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Tags: money africa relationships

Partnerships-Gift Giving and Monetary Protocols


Submitted by Sharon Steinmiller on February 04, 2010

Money and gift-giving can create problems in an overseas partnership. What are some principles and practices to avoid creating dependency, tensions, and misunderstandings? These down-to-earth practical guidelines were developed for AMiA and Rwandan churches and are very helpful anywhere!

Tags: overseas partnerships relationships dependency gifts money priniciples

Partnerships-General Understandings


Submitted by Sharon Steinmiller on February 04, 2010

What guidelines will help a cross-cultural partnership with a sister church “foster and increase meaningful relationships and ongoing mutual interaction for the furtherance of the Gospel and mutual growth in Christ?” Originally developed for AMiA/Rwanda Sister-to-Sister Partnerships, these general understandings are essential for escaping the giver/receiver dependency model.

Tags: overseas partnerships relationships dependency principles