What kind of picture do you use to illustrate mission? I could list 100 things but I love this. Feet, walking, out on the streets, maybe they are talking to people, maybe they are out there helping people, maybe one of them is talking to the other about Jesus. Who knows, what a host of possibilities, just as there are when we engage in mission in our communities…
So, as part of my job I’ve been putting together a list of resources for mission and outreach. Might be useful for others so here it is. Do let me know if you have other suggestions that could be useful to add. I haven’t done books yet but there will be a host of those to add too.
Getting started
Church Army Resources for Mission
Church Army Tips for Evangelism Sheets: (downloadable) – Basic tips and ideas, a good starting point.
CPO – Christian Publishing & Outreach: CPO creates, publishes and distributes resources and media to promote the Christian faith. Masses of resources, posters. Invitations, etc that can be used for your own events. Also tracts, booklets and so on to order. Some more modern and contemporary than others – have a search around.
Fresh Expressions – resources for building new forms of Christian community and church planting.
Getting started with a FxC.
Evangelism
Church Army – Stepping into Evangelism
Grove Books – whole section on evangelism.
Working ecumenically (with other churches)
Churches Together in England – Working ecumenically
Also has some other papers on similar issues
Hope – resources for those wanting to reach their local communities. Encouraging churches to work together. Focused on key dates in the church year.
Other Resources
LICC
Disciple Kit – list of more resources
Inclusivity
Disability and Jesus Twitter: @DisabilityJ
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