Missions: Resources

 

 

 

 

Multimedia

 

Watch on-line the Jesus Film

Through use by The JESUS Film Project, and more than 1,500 Christian agencies, this powerful film has had more than 5 billion viewings worldwide since 1979. On top of that, the great majority of those heard the story of Jesus in a language they easily understand.

As a result, more than 197 million people have indicated decisions to accept Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.

Books of Interest

 

Operation World: God Works When We Pray

by Patrick Johnstone

With Operation World as your guide, you can pray effectively and intelligently for people anywhere in the world. You will learn vital information about each country to help you pray specifically for its needs. This is an excellent reference book, which contains recent statistics on Eastern Bloc countries, interesting reports on all facets of mission work, and detailed maps and guides.

Mega Shift

James Rutz

The Best News Since Year One… • Miracles are exploding around the world. Resurrections have happened in 52 countries recently, not near-death experiences, but the real thing. Other miracles documented in MEGASHIFT are equally astonishing, and they are taking place mostly through people like you. Miracles such as • cancer cured • paralysis lifted • rebellious children turned from drugs, alcohol and runaway situations • powerful answers to simple prayers.

Church Planting Movements: How God is Redeeming a Lost World

David Garrison

"In 2001 a newly emerging Church Planting Movement yields 48,000 new believers and 1,700 new churches in one year" (p. 49). How can you start a church planting movement that sweeps through an entire people group? You can't! But God can.

Run With the Vision: A Remarkable Global Plan for the 21st Century Church

Sjogren/Stearns

How to mobilze, how to send and how to go.

The Shadow of the Sun

Ryzard Kapuscinski

When Africa makes international news, it is usually because war has broken out or some bizarre natural disaster has taken a large number of lives. Westerners are appallingly ignorant of Africa otherwise, a condition that the great Polish journalist and writer Ryszard Kapuœciñski helps remedy with this book based on observations gathered over more than four decades.

The Jagged Edge of Somewhere

Amy Crofford

Missionary life in West Africa.

Tortured for Christ

Richard Wurmbrand

This dramatic testimony shocked the Western world! After spending years in underground prison cells and solitary confinement, enduring inhumane tortures, Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand emerged with the testimony of today’s Christian martyrs. The 30th Anniversary Edition features photos, testimonies from Christian leaders and an update on the work of The Voice of the Martyrs.

(It is highly recommended that you preview this resource before presenting to children.)

Lonely Planet West Africa

Lonely Planet

Rewarding and rugged, West Africa's 17 countries have much to offer the adventurous traveler. Laze on golden-sand beaches, trek up cool Mt Cameroon or see Saharan caravans set off from Timbuktu — this updated guide leads you through all of this alluring region.

Covers: Bein, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Ashanti, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.

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