Resources
"Making mission trips matter"
Presbyterians Today March 2008 article
Partnership, Solidarity, and Friendship: Transforming Structures in Mission
by Philip L. Wickeri
Companion piece to Presbyterians Do Mission In Partnership policy statement. The author critically assesses the history of “mission in partnership” and proposes new directions for the future.
$2.95
PDS #7420003002
Called as Partners in Christ's Service: The Practice of God's Mission
by Sherron K. George
Companion piece to Presbyterians Do Mission In Partnership policy statement. The author explores the why of mission partnerships, the how of missional attitudes, and the what of missional practices from biblical groundings throughout the Gospel of John. Geneva Press.
$12.95
PDS #502628
Gathering for God's Future
A vision statement for PC(USA) international mission efforts (approved by the 215th General Assembly, 2003).
Gathering for God's Future: A Study Guide: companion piece to the vision statement. A useful resource for folks interested in international mission.
Vision Statement
Free
PDS# 7490003001
A Study Guide
Free
PDS#7490004001
Presbyterians Do Mission in Partnership
Adopted by the 215th General Assembly (2003), "Presbyterians Do Mission in Partnership" is a denominational statement about partnership in mission. It replaces the earlier policy adopted by the 212th General Assembly (2000). The updated "Presbyterians Do Mission in Partnership" names and describes five principles of partnership. Also under partnership commitments it lists several questions that Presbyterians can use to guide us all towards more faithful participation in God’s work in the world God loves. Read the whole statement or order free copies.
Free
PDS# 7420003001
Los Presbiterianos Hacemos Misión en Alianza
Free
PDS# 7428004009
Meeting Your Neighbor: Multiculturalism in Luke and Acts
by Sherron K. George
This Bible study on multiculturalism will spark thoughtful discussion and provide biblical grounding for a deeper understanding of cultural diversity as seen in the early church.
$4.95
PDS#7230500001
People, Places and Partnerships: A Workbook for Your Mission Trip Abroad
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
A reflection guide for U.S. Christians on short-term mission trips. Appropriate for individual study and reflection and group discussion.
$2.00
PDS #7428004010
Reaching Out to You: An Orientation Guide for Visitors to the United States
Working Group on Mission to the U.S.A.
A resource for persons coming to the United States for church-related conferences, exchange visits or partnership meetings.
$3.00
PDS #7440098066
When God's People Travel Together: A Trip Leader's Planning Manual, Vol. 1
by Debbie D. Vial
Practical help for trip leaders to plan a successful mission trip, including guidelines and procedures to follow before, during and after the journey, sample forms and handouts.
$9.95
PDS #7027099009
When God's People Travel Together: Reflecting and Acting on Mission Trip Experiences, Vol. 2
By Barbara Battin
Methods and tools for facilitating a group's processing and reflecting on trip experiences in light of the gospel; prompts for individual and group journaling about experiences; integration of experiences into daily life; follow-up activities for after the trip.
$9.95
PDS #7027099022
When God's People Travel Together: Bible Studies for Mission, Vol. 3
by Alice Winters
Five sessions for adults and older youth on mission and partnership trips, with examples taken from the author’s years of service in Colombia.
$4.95
PDS #7440099083
In praise of partnerships
by Pat Cole
An article reprinted from Presbyterians Today (January/February 2005) about the covenant relationships between groups of U.S. and overseas Christians that are a growing edge of Presbyterian mission.
Faith in Action: Understanding Development Ministries from a Christian Perspective
Stephen Knisely
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Interactive Sessions for Faith in Action: Understanding Development Ministries from a Christian Perspective
Gabrielle Beasley
Three biblically grounded "models" of development ministries and mission are explored within these materials. Extremely useful in identifying and grappling with the difficult but crucial issues of mutuality in relationships, dependency pitfalls, money and mission.
Understanding Development
$15.00
PDS # 7440000022
Interactive Sessions
$5.00
PDS#7440000023
Turn to the Living God: A Call to Evangelism in Jesus Christ's Way
Adopted by the 203rd General Assembly (1991). A document to provide appropriate, positive direction to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as it engages in world evangelism. (Also available in Arabic, Korean and Spanish.)
PDS #OGA91018
$2.00
Beyond White Noise: Mission in a Multicultural World
by Tom Montgomery-Fate
Intricately weaving them into personal essays based upon his missionary service in the Philippines, this author shares hard-won insights into how we can replace the old, neocolonial concept of mission with co-mission, a mutually liberating model for cross-cultural partnership. St. Louis, Chalice Press (800-366-3383). ($12.79).
The Wolf Shall Dwell with the Lamb: A Spirituality for Leadership in a Multicultural Community
by Eric H. F. Law
Excellent discussion of dynamics within multicultural situations and practical techniques with applications to multicultural partnerships, mission teams and cross-cultural mission and ministry. St. Louis, Chalice Press (800-366-3383). ($13.99).
Many books and several simulations on cross-cultural themes as well as books on cultures in particular countries are available from Intercultural Press, Inc., PO Box 700, Yarmouth, ME 04096; tel. (207) 846-5168 or fax (207) 846-5181.
William Sheppard: Congo's African American Livingstone
by William E. Phipps
This important work tells the remarkable story of how an African American born in the South during the era of slavery emerged as one of the most distinguished Presbyterian missionaries and church leaders. Acclaimed by the International Bulletin of Missionary Research as one of the 15 outstanding books of 2002 for mission studies.
PDS #502032
$22.95
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