The Missions Education & Engagement Team:
Rev. Steve Van Zanen, Director
Grand Rapids, MI
616-224-0845; svanzenen@crcna.org
Trish De Jong, Missions Resource Consultant
Burlington, ON
1-800-730-3490; tdejong@crcna.org
Bill Thornburg, Missions Resource Consultant
Grand Rapids, MI
616-224-0848; bthornburg@crcna.org
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Download the new MEET informational brochure.
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Check out an exciting, interactive, missions curriculum for adult and high school Sunday Schools
Plugged-in to Missions: A DVD Curriculum for World-Minded Christians
Missions Education & Engagement
Unleashing Your Church for Global Outreach
Contents:
- Who We Are
- Missions Education Services
- Missions Education Resources
- Church Missions Coaching and Consulting Services
- Costs
Who We Are
One of Christian Reformed World Missions’ key strategies is to mobilize CRC congregations for greater missions involvement. To accomplish this goal, World Missions has developed the Missions Education & Engagement Team (MEET). Our primary aim as a team is to educate and motivate churches for global outreach. We do this through a variety of services and resources.
Our vision at World Missions is to walk alongside local congregations to enhance their vision for global outreach. We want to see local congregations actively engaged in global ministry. Through tailored resources, training, and consultation services, we strive to assist local church leaders in stimulating a deeper vision for and involvement in missions. We work with these leaders to help them discover, enhance, and grow their church’s participation in the Great Commission.
Missions Education Services
- Christian School & Sunday School Presentations (coming soon)
- GO Missions Conferences
- UNLEASHED! A Fall Missions Webinar Series
- Mentoring Program for Summer Mission Participants
- Pastors' Breakfasts & Luncheons (coming soon)
- Prayer Missions International - Short Term Prayer Missions
- Preaching for Worship Services & Missions Celebration Events
- Workshops
Missions Education Resources
- Adult and HS Sunday School DVD Curriculum - Plugged-in to Missions
- Church-to-Church Partnerships
- Faith Promise Giving
- Global Outreach Team Planner
- Global Update (Audio-visual update of the work of World Missions)
- Mission Emphasis Resources
- Missions Toolkit (Reviews of Missions Resources & how to order them)
- More Resources for Missions Committees & Outreach Teams
Church Missions Coaching & Consulting Services
- Church Missions Coaching
- Consulting Services (coming soon)
Costs
Christian Reformed congregations provide approximately 39% of World Missions' income through the ministry share system. Because of the generosity of God's people through the use of the ministry share system, World Missions is able to provide many services and resources to CRC congregations at no additional cost.
For a limited number of services and resources, however, there are fees that help cover the costs of the services and resources that are not covered by minstry shares. Charging a modest amount for these allows us to make services and resources available to a greater number of congregations throughout North America.
- Education and Consulting Services
No additional cost. - Coaching
No cost for the Introductory Workshop. Subsequent workshops are charged at $50/hour or $150 for each 3-hour workshop. This includes costs for all travel, lodging, and materials. - Conferences
GO Conferences cost $20/person for the full day, $15/person for a half day. This includes registration, workshop materials, and lunch. - Resources
The majority of World Missions' resources are free, including shipping. A limited number require payment. These are indicated in our resource brochures and on the website.
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