The Mind of a Missionary
What Global Kingdom Workers Tell Us about Thriving on Mission Today
Description:... Do you want to experience the victorious Christian life? Is it possible to thrive in your Heavenly calling? In The Mind of a Missionary, you will find the secrets to living victoriously on mission. You will learn from those who have gone before you--from their setbacks and successes. Get poised and ready to jump into your unique role in God's masterplan!
The Mind of a Missionary is your ammunition in the war against inaction. It is gasoline to set ablaze your missional zeal. Do you need an effective weapon to overcome the status quo? This is it. We all know that God fashioned you for greatness. He formed you for a purpose. God created you to know Him and to make Him known.
Author David Joannes says, "If you really want to thrive on mission, you must allow God to redefine your definition of the normal Christian life." That is, in essence, the message of this landmark book: Every citizen in God's Kingdom is significant, and you have a unique part to play in God's global missions mandate.
In The Mind of a Missionary, David Joannes hashes through the motivations, expectations, risks, and rewards of global Kingdom workers, presenting you keys to thrive on mission in your context today. He draws upon history, psychology, life experience, and powerful storytelling to reshape your perception of God's unique plan for your life.
Find out how the "missionary guides" in each chapter overcame physical, emotional, and spiritual struggles, and rose to victory in their missional efforts. The lives of Jim & Elisabeth Elliot, C. T. Studd, Nikolaus Zinzendorf, Robert Moffat, Jackie Pullinger, David Eubank, Nik & Ruth Ripken, William Carey, Hudson Taylor, Amy Carmichael, Don Richardson, and Heidi Baker merge with modern-day global Kingdom workers to paint a portrait of a God on mission and your role in His divine plan.
The Mind of a Missionary is your tool to missional success. Grab it to thrive in your Heavenly calling and transform the world by the power of His Spirit. You can overcome all odds and make a difference in the world with a missionary mindset.
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