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Go Therefore and Make Disciples of All Nations . . .

God's Mission in the World

Since the first Urbana conference in 1946, Urbana has been built upon the Word of God and what Scripture tells us about God's mission in the world. God desires to bring all people, whom he's loved since the beginning of Creation, into a love relationship with himself. And he's gracefully called us to be a part of this mission as ambassadors in his Kingdom.

Below you'll find resources outlining the Scriptural message of God's mission and our role in it. He's called each and every one of us, in some way or another, to take part for his glorious work. We must each seriously consider the command of Jesus to "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations . . ." (Matthew 28:19)

What Does Scripture Tell Us?
The Book of Acts
Acts, An Introduction

Acts 1:1-11 Called to be Witnesses
by Christian Anible

Acts 3:1-26 Witness to and through Jesus' Power
by Hary Lew

Mission Bible Study 1: An Affair of the Heart
The first in a series of six Bible studies on God's mission.

Learn a missionary's perspective on Scripture

The Character of God

The Heart Cry of God
Establishing and Restoring Shalom
by Sam Barkat

Sharing the Gospel

Urgent Message!
by Mack Stiles

Gospel Outline

Praying for Global Missions
Global Prayer Digest

Operation World
by Patrick Johnstone
A guide to your prayer for the world.

More Resources
Send Me! Your Journey to the Nations
by Steve Hoke & Bill Taylor
An online preparatory global mission workbook, helping you go from the point of decision to getting onto the mission field.

Choosing A Missions Agency
by Becky Stephen
Consider your calling, gifts, and other factors to help you choose the missions agency that most suits you.

Mission Agency Check-List
This list will help you delineate more specific issues related to choosing a missions agency.


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John 4:23,24 (NIV)

 
 

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