Next Steps Module

Do you have a heart for Bible Translation? These organizations provide opportunities for you to give toward getting Bibles in the hands of Bibleless people. Help advance the gospel among the unreached by getting God’s word into the hands of those who have never had it.

Wycliff Bible Translators | No one should have to learn another language to understand God’s Word. And yet millions of people are still waiting for a single word of the Bible’s life-transforming power. Let’s help churches and communities around the world get Scripture in their language … until all the nations worship!

Pioneer Bible Translators | Pioneer Bible Translators exists to disciple the Bibleless, mobilizing God’s people to provide enduring access to God’s Word. Our vision is to see transformed lives through God’s Word in every language. The work is not finished until there are networks of churches using Scripture to grow, mature and multiply in every language group on Earth.

Ethnos 360 | Vital — as in life-giving — is a great word for the importance of God’s Word in a church. Translating Scriptures, literacy materials and Bible lessons into a previously unwritten language costs $35 a verse. Find out how you can get involved.

Deaf Bible Society | Deaf Bible Society provides free access to Bible translations by video in 25+ sign languages. We connect the Deaf community by training leaders to establish Deaf Bible Together groups. And our “Deaf Church Where” tool points the way to Christian services and ministries for the Deaf. We invite everyone — Deaf and hearing — to join this global movement so the Deaf can receive, experience, and share the hope of the gospel in Jesus Christ.

Do you have a heart to give toward missions and missionaries going to the unreached? These organizations provide opportunities for you to give to specific missions organizations and their missionaries to help advance the Gospel among the unreached by allowing missions agencies to partner with missionaries to the unreached.

Radius International | Radius International is a 9 month training program for those desiring to become long-term cross-cultural church planters. Radius trains singles, couples, and families who are committed to long-term, pioneer church planting among unreached language groups. Radius students acquire spiritual, relational, emotional, and moral maturity, as well as the physical stamina that will enable them to survive the rigors of cross-cultural living.

Reaching & Teaching | Reaching the peoples of the world through evangelizing, discipling, establishing churches, and training leaders. We are passionate about seeing the Gospel spread around the world through healthy local churches led by biblically-qualified pastors. We exist to meet the great need for deep discipleship, healthy churches, leadership training, and theological education around the world.

Christar | We exist because entire people groups still have no access to the transforming love of God. Boundaries and walls prevent people from hearing and worshiping, But God creates access. Christar workers participate by planting churches in these least-reached communities, where He is yet to be worshiped.

ABWE (Association of Baptist for World Evangelism) | ABWE is a global family of ministries that exists to fulfill the Great Commission by multiplying leaders, churches, and missions movements among every people. We believe in doing the long, hard work of missions. We believe that the Great Commission means not only sharing the gospel but discipling new believers in the local church and helping biblical, healthy churches multiply and reach their own nations.

GSI (Global Serve International) | We are committed to the work of the Great Commission in the most challenging regions, no matter the cost, through cross-cultural church planting, making disciples, and the translation of God’s Word among people groups who currently have no access to the Gospel. We believe the church is God’s primary instrument of redemption in the world and has the leading role in His global story. We partner with churches locally and globally, united with one passion—to extend God’s glory among the nations.

International Mission Board | The IMB partners with churches to empower limitless missionary teams who are making disciples and multiplying churches among unreached peoples and places for the glory of God. Our vision is to see a multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language, knowing and worshiping our Lord Jesus Christ (Revelation 7:9).

Do you have a heart for community development? These organizations provide opportunities for you to provide for the tangible needs of others while giving them access to the Gospel. Help advance the gospel among the unreached by helping provide needed healthcare, infrastructure, water, and access to the Gospel for those in need.

Hope International | We believe families in poverty have the God-given talents and skills to provide for their families. What they don’t have is a lump sum of money to invest in their potential—by paying school fees, saving for the future, or investing in businesses. We desire to see men and women around the world find their soul’s satisfaction in Christ and become dignified, hope-filled providers in their families and communities.

Samaritan’s Purse | After sharing the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus said “Go and do likewise.” That is the mission of Samaritan’s Purse—to follow the example of Christ by helping those in need and proclaiming the hope of the Gospel. As our teams work in crisis areas of the world, people often ask, “Why did you come?” The answer is always the same: “We have come to help you in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ.” Our ministry is all about Jesus—first, last, and always.

Do you have a heart for helping the life of a child in need? These organizations provide opportunities for you to provide for the tangible needs of children and orphans while giving them access to the Gospel. Help advance the gospel among the unreached by helping provide needed healthcare, water, and access to the Gospel for those in need.

Compassion International | When you sponsor a child, you’ll be personally connected with a boy or girl who will know your name and treasure the thought that you care. Millions of children have “graduated” from our program and are now responsible, fulfilled Christian adults. Allow God to work through you in the life of a child in poverty.

World Vision | You’ll be stepping into a life-changing connection that empowers the child and their community for a future filled with opportunity. That’s because your monthly sponsorship will help ensure access to essentials that can open doors for kids to experience life in all its fullness. You’ll show God’s love by helping establish sustainable access to basics like clean water, improved nutrition, quality education, healthcare, economic opportunity, spiritual nurture, and more.

Children’s Hunger Fund | Our mission is to deliver hope to suffering children by equipping local churches for gospel-centered mercy ministry. More than ten percent of the world population lives in extreme poverty. Most lack access to one or more basic human needs: sufficient food, safe drinking water, or adequate shelter. Combating poverty and food insecurity demands more than simple charity. While nutritious food provides temporary relief of physical hunger, the life-giving truth of the gospel provides eternal hope and relief from
spiritual poverty.

Do you have a heart for helping missionaries get overseas by removing the barrier of student debt? These organizations provide opportunities for you to remove barriers and free up young people to take the Gospel to the nations. Help advance the gospel among the unreached by providing for one need of student debt and in return providing access to the Gospel for those who have never had it.

The Go Fund | 3.23 billion people have no access to the gospel. Our mission is to eliminate barriers to advance the Gospel to the unreached. The Go Fund pays 100% of student debt for approved missionaries.

Medsend | At MedSend, we offer two types of grants for those who wish to serve as Christian medical missionaries. The first is for US residents who have completed their medical training and are ready to commit to long-term missions. The second type of grant is for students abroad who wish to further their medical training and intend to serve in-country as Christian medical missionaries.

Do you desire to use your resources to advance God’s kingdom? These organizations provide opportunities for you to help advance the gospel among the unreached by giving of yourselves. Although there are many organizations to give to, this will give you a snapshot of how to get involved.

Articles:

Charity Navigator | “6 Questions To Ask Charities Before Donating”

No Barriers | “5 Essential Questions to Ask a Nonprofit Organization Before Donating”

Charity Truth | “How to Tell If a Charity Is Legitimate: Tools and Tips for Donors”

Opportunities:

Tithing to your Local Church | The local church is a fundamental building block of God’s kingdom.

Support a Missionary | Many missionaries raise their salaries through personal support raising.

Giving toward a missionary at your church or one you know personally can be a great way to help advance the kingdom. You can join their team, financially and prayerfully, and help support them as they go and stay overseas where they are sharing the gospel with people who have not yet heard.

Give to Ministries that Equip:

Gospel Patrons | Our mission is to inspire and empower a generation of Gospel Patrons who will build the church, bless the world, and finish the Great Commission. Most of us won’t be preachers or missionaries. We won’t stand on stage or work for a church. But the vision of Gospel Patrons reminds us that God is writing a great story and he has a part for all of us to play.

Radical | Jesus calls us to make His glory known among all the nations by making disciples and multiplying churches. Being on mission is not a program, but the calling of our lives as Christians. Radical exists to equip the church to be on mission through growing, going, and giving.

Radius International | Radius International is a 9 month training program for those desiring to become long-term cross-cultural church planters. Radius trains singles, couples, and families who are committed to long-term, pioneer church planting among unreached language groups. Radius students acquire spiritual, relational, emotional, and moral maturity, as well as the physical stamina that will enable them to survive the
rigors of cross-cultural living.

Give to Missions & Missionaries:

Christar | We exist because entire people groups still have no access to the transforming love of God. Boundaries and walls prevent people from hearing and worshiping, But God creates access. Christar workers participate by planting churches in these least-reached communities, where He is yet to be worshiped.

ABWE (Association of Baptist for World Evangelism) | ABWE is a global family of ministries that exists to fulfill the Great Commission by multiplying leaders, churches, and missions movements among every people. We believe in doing the long, hard work of missions. We believe that the Great Commission means not only sharing the gospel but discipling new believers in the local church and helping biblical, healthy churches
multiply and reach their own nations.

GSI (Global Serve International) | We are committed to the work of the Great Commission in the most challenging regions, no matter the cost, through cross-cultural church planting, making disciples, and the translation of God’s Word among people groups who currently have no access to the Gospel. We believe the church is God’s primary instrument of redemption in the world and has the leading role in His global story. We partner with churches locally and globally, united with one passion—to extend God’s glory among the nations.

Wycliff Bible Translators | No one should have to learn another language to understand God’s Word. And yet millions of people are still waiting for a single word of the Bible’s life-transforming power. Let’s help churches and communities around the world get Scripture in their language … until all the nations worship!

The Go Fund | 3.23 billion people have no access to the gospel. Our mission is to eliminate barriers to advance the Gospel to the unreached. The Go Fund pays 100% of student debt for approved missionaries.

Give to Poverty & Community Development:

Compassion International | When you sponsor a child, you’ll be personally connected with a boy or girl who will know your name and treasure the thought that you care. Millions of children have “graduated” from our program and are now responsible, fulfilled Christian adults. Allow God to work through you in the life of a child in poverty.

Hope International | We believe families in poverty have the God-given talents and skills to provide for their families. What they don’t have is a lump sum of money to invest in their potential—by paying school fees, saving for the future, or investing in businesses. We desire to see men and women around the world find their soul’s satisfaction in Christ and become dignified, hope-filled providers in their families and communities.

Do you desire to be a part of God’s glory among all nations through prayer, but don’t know where to start? These resources will provide you information, guidance, statistics, and most of all opportunities to engage with missions and the unreached of the world through prayer.

Joshua Project | Find prayer statistics and information on unreached peoples around the world. Get daily prayer emails, find prayer guides, videos, and even ideas on how you and your friends and family can pray together for God’s glory among those who have no access to the Gospel.

Voice of the Martyrs | Voice of the Martyrs provides information on praying for Christians being persecuted around the world. Voice of the Martyrs will help you pray more specifically for brothers and sisters in Christ who risk rejection, imprisonment and even death as they obediently serve the Lord on dangerous and difficult mission fronts.

Operation World | Join people from every nation, praying for people in every nation. Operation World equips believers to respond to God’s call for his people to pray. A definitive prayer guide for every nation. Check out the book Operation World, by Jason Mandryk.

Open Doors Prayer Calendar | Download this monthly prayer calendar and stay connected to the prayer needs in the largest global network of persecuted and underground believers in the world.

Book | Let All the Peoples Praise You: 30 Days of Praying for Urgent Needs Among the Nations, by Radical

Secret Church | Radical’s Secret Church is a unique, one-night event that will be streamed online to more than 50,000 participants around the world. Encouraged by our persecuted brothers’ and sisters’ example, we will meet for close to 6 hours for intense study of God’s Word and passionate prayer for the persecuted.

Pray for Missionaries at Your Church | Connect with your local church about how you can pray for the missionaries your church supports or the countries and peoples groups you have missionaries serving in. This is a great way to pray for the nations and be a part of the work God is doing through your local congregation.

Do you have a heart for the nations, but desire to share that with your friends? These resources provide opportunities to help your friends engage the nations and find how they can be involved in caring about the unreached. Find out how you and your friends can pray, learn, and engage the nations together.

Tools:

The World Vision Illustration | What if you could put everything you have learned about missions so far on one piece of paper with three stickmen, nine lines and fifteen words? Would that be simple and powerful enough to learn? In this module on learning to mobilize others we would like to teach you how to share that world-vision illustration with others. The great thing is that by now you have already got the elements down- it’s just a matter of putting it all together as God’s Word, God’s World, God’s Work.

Genesis to Revelation: Missions in the Bible | Most of us are hard pressed to name more than the old faithful Great Commission. For years our church culture has singled out this passage to be the theme of our missions conferences and the motivation for those who go. The Bible has a lot more to say on this subject than just the Great Commission. We need to understand the concept of a Biblical basis for missions. Maybe you’re saying, “The Biblical basis, is there one?” YES! And not only that, but missions permeate every book of the Bible. It is in fact the theme of the Bible.

Joshua Project | Invite friends to pray with you for the unreached peoples around the world. Get daily prayer emails, find prayer guides, videos, and even ideas on how you and your friends can pray together for God’s glory among those who have no access to the Gospel.

Books:

Live Life On Purpose, by Claude Hickman

Don’t Waste Your Life, by John Piper

The Ten Modules: Equipping You to Mobilize, by The Traveling Team

Conferences:

Cross Conference | Our Hope: To encourage the next generation to faithfully follow Jesus and find their role in making his name known among the nations. Our Message: We emphasize the necessity of the gospel, the centrality of the local church, and God’s heart for the nations. Our Audience: Cross Conference is for students, young adults, and their leaders.

NWA for the Nations (Arkansas) | NWA For The Nations is THE place for churches, campus ministries, & all believers of Northwest Arkansas to unify, equip, & connect the body of Christ to finish the Great Commission for God’s glory among the nations. This conference is the place where the body of Christ in NWA can network, grow, & get specific training from the experts in their field.

IT Project (The Traveling Team)| If you are looking for more than a mission trip this summer, you will love the IT Project. Join us for a fast-paced spiritual development of your global vision, for training in how to share your faith with others, how to study the bible, and guidance in finding your role in reaching the world for Jesus Christ.

Do you have a heart for the nations and desire to share that with your church? These resources provide opportunities to help your church engage with their calling to fulfill the Great Commission. Your church can pray, learn, and engage the nations together both in your city and around the world.

Radical Intensive | Radical Intensive is a two-day event for lead pastors, decision-making senior leaders, and their teams to encourage and equip you to lead your church to make disciples of all nations, particularly in places of most urgent spiritual and physical need.

Mission Revolution | Mission Rev will serve to propel your church into reaching your world. We want to serve your church by offering a custom missions conference made easy. The first step to planning your Mission Rev is to choose a strategic date. We offer a variety of schedule formats that we have seen work well for churches across the US. We have created a content guide that will help you choose which messages you would like our speakers to deliver. Our content is relevant for everyone in your church.

Who’s Your One? (North American Mission Board) | When you think of someone far from God, who’s the first person who comes to mind? Is it a neighbor? Coworker? No matter who it is, God can use your church to reach them, and we’re here to help. Join churches around the US praying for the lost in their communities. Gain encouragement and resources to help your church pray for those around you.

Do you want to learn more about cross-cultural missions? Do you want to know more about those with no access to the Gospel? These resources will help you learn about missions and the unreached people groups of the world. Hear from missionaries and faithful Christians in ministry who have served overseas to gain a deeper heart for God’s kingdom.

Books:

Let the Nations Be Glad, by John Piper

God’s Heart for the Nations, by Jeff Lewis

God’s Love Compels Us: Taking the Gospel to the World, by D. A. Carson & Kathleen Nielson

Missionary Biographies:

Andrew Fuller, by John Piper

A Chance to Die, by Elizabeth Elliott

To the Golden Shore: The Life of Adoniram Judson, by Courtney Anderson

Through the Gates of Splendor, by Elisabeth Elliott

Resources:

The Missions Podcast | The Missions Podcast answers hard questions about theology, missions, and practice to help goers think and thinkers go. We are conservitive, evangelical, and gospel-centered.

1040 Podcast | Explore stories of ordinary people playing an extraordinary role in reaching the unreached.

Unreached of the Day Podcast | Unreached of the day is a fast-paced, daily one minute episode providing an opportunity to learn about and pray for the unreached ethnic people groups of the world with the fewest followers of Jesus.

Bible Project | Bible Project produces 100% free Bible videos, podcasts, blogs, classes, and educational Bible resources to help make the biblical story accessible to everyone, everywhere. Our Bible resources help people experience the Bible in a way that is approachable, engaging, and transformative. We do this by showcasing the literary art of the Scriptures and tracing the themes found in them from beginning to end. Rather than taking the stance of a specific tradition or denomination, we create materials to elevate the Bible for all people and draw our eyes to its unified message.

Learn about the Persecuted Church:

“What is Christian Persecution” Open Doors USA | It may be surprising, but Christian persecution around the world is one of the biggest human rights issues of this era.

Martyrs & Missionaries Podcast | Ever wanted to know more about the Christians who came before us? The ones who answered the call and went to the far reaches of the globe, many paying the ultimate price? Elise takes you on a journey, following the lives of our Great Cloud of Witnesses, with a new episode and a new missionary every Wednesday.

Book | The Insanity of God, by Nik Ripken

Voice of the Martyrs | Voice of the Martyrs provides information on praying for Christians being persecuted around the world. Voice of the Martyrs will help you pray more specifically for brothers and sisters in Christ who risk rejection, imprisonment and even death as they obediently serve the Lord on dangerous and difficult mission fronts.

Conferences:

Cross Conference | Our Hope: To encourage the next generation to faithfully follow Jesus and find their role in making his name known among the nations. Our Message: We emphasize the necessity of the gospel, the centrality of the local church, and God’s heart for the nations. Our Audience: Cross Conference is for students, young adults, and their leaders.

NWA for the Nations (Arkansas) | NWA For The Nations is THE place for churches, campus ministries, & all believers of Northwest Arkansas to unify, equip, & connect the body of Christ to finish the Great Commission for God’s glory among the nations. This conference is the place where the body of Christ in NWA can network, grow, & get specific training from the experts in their field.

IT Project (The Traveling Team)| If you are looking for more than a mission trip this summer, you will love the IT Project. Join us for a fast-paced spiritual development of your global vision, for training in how to share your faith with others, how to study the bible, and guidance in finding your role in reaching the world for Jesus Christ.

Do you want to learn more about how to steward your money? Do you desire to be generous but don’t know where to start? These resources will help you learn about giving and generosity, learning how to give freely of your life and resources to gain a deeper heart for God’s kingdom.

Articles:

Radical | “What Does the Bible Say About Giving?”

Radical | “The Unreached Should Receive More Than One Percent”

Books:

Gospel Patrons, by John Rinehart

Giving Together, by John Rinehart

Don’t Waste Your Life, By John Piper

Abundant: Experiencing the Incredible Journey of Generosity, by Todd Harper

Why should I give to my church?, by Jamie Dunlop

“I don’t desire to serve as a missionary overseas, but I want to engage the nations here in my city”. If this is you, there are opportunities for you to meet, serve, and share the Gospel with people from around the world here in the United States. Welcome international students into your home for a holiday, serve refugees in your city, or explore more ways to get connected through these organizations and projects.

International Student Inc. | International Students, Inc., exists to share Christ’s love with international college students. Do you want to play a big part in transforming the lives of international students? International students enjoy learning about American culture and building friendships with Americans. Join our global-impact team and make a difference in the life and destiny of an international student.

Send Relief Projects (North American Mission Board) | Engage the nations through the North American Mission Board’s Send Relief Projects. Learn agricultural training, put your nursing degree to use aiding refugees, engage in evangelism in your city and more through ministry projects around the United States.

Short Term Trips (North American Mission Board) | Step away from your everyday life to bring practical help and lasting hope through a short term trip somewhere in the United States. Engage in projects that will bring practical help to communities, while getting to share about Christ.

Who’s Your One? (North American Mission Board) | When you think of someone far from God, who’s the first person who comes to mind? Is it a neighbor? Coworker? No matter who it is, God can use you to reach them, and we’re here to help. Join believers around the US praying for the lost in their lives. Gain encouragement and resources to help you pray for those around you.

Do you desire to share the gospel with your muslim neighbor or invite your buddhist co-worker over for dinner, but dont know where to start? Below are resources for engaging and doing life with the lost around you who come from different cultural and religious backgrounds.

Tools:

3 Circles Illustration (North American Mission Board) | The gospel of Jesus Christ is the most profound reality of life. But sharing it with someone can be as simple as three circles. Discover how you can share the gospel with anyone.

The Bridge Illustration | This resource gives you the Bible verses to explain why we need Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross to solve our greatest problem: separation from God. Draw this diagram on a piece of paper to walk someone through the gospel step-by-step.

T.H.U.M.B | The acronym T.H.U.M.B describes the five major categories of unreached religions around the world. Tribale, Hindu, Unreligious, Muslim, and Buddhist. This article gives high-level insight into what each of the religions believe and why they make up the majority of the unreached around the world.

World Religions Overview | What do Muslims really believe? What is Buddhism really about? What does it mean to be animistic? Don’t know much about Hinduism? These articles give insight into the major religions of the world and what they are all about.

Books:

Reaching Your Muslim Neighbor with the Gospel, by A.S. Ibrahim

Sharing the Gospel with a Muslim Neighbor, by Robert Scott

The Gospel Comes with a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World, by Rosaria Butterfield

Articles:

ABWE | “4 Keys to Sharing the Gospel With Buddhists”

Radical | “Practical Suggestions for Witnessing to Hindus”