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I THINK GOD WANTS ME TO BE A MISSIONARY:
Issues to Deal With Long Before You Say, “Good-bye.”
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Prompted by the high attrition rate of missionaries who do not
first “count the cost” of cross-cultural ministry, Neal Pirolo offers this
book to help candidates look closely at scores of issues that should be clarified long
before they say, “Good-bye.” In an easy-to-read style of dialogue, four young
people represent thousands of people who are making that statement: I think God wants me
to be a missionary!
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“I really enjoyed writing this book,” Neal happily says, now that it is written.
He continues, “It was a real challenge to become twenty-five people, each with their own personality.
I related most easily with Jason. He’s a happy-go-lucky guy about to graduates from high school.
But one day, deep in his spirit…
“Then there is Helen, a most proper young lady who has been home schooled since kindergarten.
She attends a church that is very active in missions. Her concern is…
“Kevin, graduating from college, has his own set of challenges. Not the least being the embarrassment
to him, his three college friends, as well as the whole church. You see, one Sunday he walked into church
with these three men, Nigerians, with skin as black as midnight. He realized—too late— that he
probably should have given the church advanced notice. But, over the next several months, a lot is going to
change…
“Kyle probably had the most difficult issues. Wonderfully, there is a young lady in his church.
Just when they realized their relationship was more than “just friends,” they cannot remember.
But for some time now there has been an unspoken agreement that wedding bells are in their future. But one
Sunday evening….”
Middletown is where we can discover truth and live in it. And that is what we want to do. We enter the lives
of these four “missionary-hopefuls.” In the first four chapters each person in turn goes to his
pastor with a specific issue. However, as they face the one, others arise. In Chapters Five through Seven,
then, the youth and their pastors and others become involved in the dialogues as these young people deal
with scores of issues that should be considered long before they say, “Good-bye.”
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I THINK GOD WANTS ME TO BE A MISSIONARY
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THE
REENTRY TEAM: Caring For Your Returning Missionaries
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As Neal Pirolo criss-crossed the United States and several other
countries conducting the "Serving As Senders" Seminar,
it became increasingly clear to him that of the six areas of
care, reentry care is the least understood. Grieved by this
lack of care when a missionary returns home, he was motivated
to provide the Church and missions community with this resource.
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THE REENTRY TEAM: Caring For Your Returning Missionaries, in Part
I, first establishes the joint responsibility for missionary care
between the church and the mission agency. Chapter 2 lays a clear
five-point Scriptural pattern for successful reentry. That is
quickly followed with discussion of the "human dilemma" which
makes it so difficult to follow that pattern. Part II is comprised
of 70--good and not-so-good--stories written by returning missionaries.
Commentary follows each story to help the reader first identify
with the situation, then second, translate the solutions into
help for his own returning missionary friend. Part III contains
several general articles of value and a reference section. Consider
what Peter Jordan, author of "Re-Entry - Making the Transition
from Missions to Life at Home" said about the book: "THE
REENTRY TEAM is a 'must read' for church leaders and laymen alike.
Its practical wisdom and touchingly true-to-life stories will,
without condemnation, assist the church in receiving back the
ones they have sent out. The results? Healthy returnees will make
enormous contributions to body life at home, the church will be
blessed and built up, and world missions will go forward."
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THE REENTRY TEAM
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Prepare For Battle!
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Comments from readers:
“Some people deny that we are at war, yet others have convoluted ideas about it. Neither is
effective in battle. The Pirolos’ understanding of that war (based on Scripture) and their
own experiences (also based on Scripture) are insightful and useful for any Christian’s life.” Aimee W.
“This is a practical, concise manual on spiritual warfare. It is simple to read and understand,
but very well thought out and very Scripturally-based. This book is not just for pastors and missionaries,
but should be in the library of every Christian." Michelle V.
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"I hate war!" Neal declares in his opening paragraph. "But my hatred
for the enemy of our souls is greater than my abhorrence of war!"
Making reference to over 700 Scriptures that point to victory in
battle, he covers the basics: Spiritual Armor, Spiritual Weapons,
Our Attitude Toward War, Tactics of satan, Spiritual Authority,
Principles of War, and Strategies for Battlefield Living. Each chapter
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PREPARE FOR BATTLE
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Serving As Senders
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Look what George Verwer of Operation Mobilization says about
this vital book:
"I strongly believe that this is one of the most significant missionary
books of this decade. Whereas Operation World motivates you to become a
World Christian, Serving As Senders tells you what to do once you are motivated."
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YOU
can get involved in the Great Commission! You can Serve as a Sender!
This book will teach you how to care for the missionaries you
know while they are preparing to go, while they are on the field
and when they return home. You will be amazed at how active you
can be in missions. This book is being distributed around the
world and has been translated into many languages. Translations
in other languages are in process.
SERVING AS SENDERS
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Sirviendo al enviar Obreros
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Mire lo que George Verwer de Operación Movilización dice sobre este libro vital:
"Estoy convencido que éste es uno de los libros misioneros de
más impacto de esta década. Al paso que el pueblo
de Dios responda a su mensaje, la obra de alcanzar a los no alcanzados
avanzará en gran manera."
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Usted
puede tomar parte en la Gran Comisión. Usted puede sirvir
al enviar obreros! Este libro le enseñará como puede
apoyar y ayudar a los misioneros quienes usted conoce mientras
se preparan para salir al campo misionero, tambien durante el
tiempo que estén en el campo, y al regresar a sus hogares.
Se asombrará al saber cuanto y de que manera puede participar
en misiones. Este libro es distribuido alrededor del mundo y ha
sido traducido en muchas idiomas. Traduciones en otros idiomas
están en proceso.
Sirviendo al enviar Obreros
202 paginas
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Porfavor ordeme via email a emmaus_road@eri.org
o por telefono al nu'mero (858) 292-7020
Gracias
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Serving
As Senders is also available in these languages from the following
publishers:
British English: Paternoster Publishing, POB 300, Kingstown
Broadway Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 0QS, United Kingdom
Chinese: OM Hong Kong, P O Box 99029, Kowloon, Hong Kong,
E-mail: hkbstaff@hkstar.com
Czech: Krestanska misijni spolecnost, Primatorska 41 180 00 Praha
8, Czech Republic, Email: info@kmspraha.cz
Dutch: Operatie Mobilisatie, Lange Nering 13, Postbus 390, 8300 AJEmmeloord,
The Netherlands
French: Douglas W. Virgint, Publications Chrétiennes,
230 Lupien, Cap-de-la-Madeleine (Qc), Canada G8T 6W4, (819) 378-4023,
Email: dvirgint@cxpress.ca
German: Hanssler-Verlag, Postfach 12 20, D-73762 Neuhausen, Germany,
Tel: 0 70 31 74 14-510, Email: info@haenssler.de
Indonesian: Jimmy Weku, P.O. Box 6704 JKUKP, Jakarta 14067,
Indonesia, Email: om_indonesialit@plasa.com
Japanese: Tel:03-3313-5029; Fax: 03-3316-6002; E-mail: Office_Japan@Wycliffe.org
Korean: Out of Print. New translation in progress.
Portuguese: Hans Udo Fuchs, Descoberta Editora LTDA., Rua
Pequim, 148, 86050-310 Londrina - PR, Brazil Tel/Fax: (43) 337-0077
E-mail: editora@descoberta.com.br,
Web: www.descoberta.com.br
Swedish: HFsforlag, Stationsgatan 22, Box 67, S-692 22 Kumla, Sweden
Russian: Available soon. Contact: Susan Townsend matt25v34_40@lycos.com
Critical Issues Bulletins
For too long many Christians have had the attitude that missions was
beyond them - reserved for the "Super Christian." These informative
and practical bulletins outline how anyone in the body of Christ can
be involved in the what the Lord is doing around the world. From motivating
others to get involved to actually reaching out to internationals
living in your neighborhood - there is a road to involvement for everyone.
Pass
mouse over series titles below for details!
Note: Seamen from ships that dock in the ports of our cities are an often overlooked group of "Internationals Who
Live Among Us." See http://www.seafarers-ministry.de/
for a tremendous resource in ministering to this group.
Each issue is 4-6 pages
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Keeping In Touch
This is a bi-monthly newsletter keeping informed all who are interested
in the ministry happenings of Emmaus Road. We send it out by E-mail
around the world (including the USA) and by US mail to US zip codes
only.
There is no charge for Keeping In Touch. We invite you to
keep in touch! We do not sell or otherwise make available our mailing
list.
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Praise And Prayer Notes
This is a very specific monthly publication for those who choose
to invest in regular sustaining prayer support of Emmaus Road and
the families on staff. If you believe as we do that Emmaus Road
is playing a vital role in educating churches in the area of cross-cultural
ministry, then seek the Lord concerning your involvement with us.
We would welcome your prayers!
For more information, or to commit
to prayer for Emmaus Road and its Associates, contact:
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