Reasons not to plan mission events (and reasons to do so)

Glen Scrivener  |  Features  |  everyday evangelism
Date posted:  1 Oct 2021
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Reasons not to plan mission  events (and reasons to do so)

In the last decade I’ve been involved with scores of week-long or weekend missions put on by churches and Christian Unions.

Such outreaches – like those planned for the Passion for Life initiative next year – are big investments. We need some solid reasons to give of our time, money, talents and energy. Often though our reasons are poor.

Shabby motives

Let me share with you four shabby motives to put on mission events, then we’ll think about four much better ones. If you’re wondering where I’ve noticed these poor motivations, don’t expect an exposé of named churches. Actually, the first place I find them lurking is in my heart. I have a hunch, though, that they might lurk in yours too.

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