Category: Mission Resources

As a Christian, you have a responsibility to spread the good news to bring people into the freedom a life in Christ offers. That’s called Evangelism. It is not enough to merely mention his name whenever there is an issue but to share his goodness with those around you. I put these evangelism quotes and verses together to encourage you to go out to share Jesus today!

EVANGELISM QUOTES

Every Christian is either a missionary or an impostor.

Charles Spurgeon

Radical obedience to Christ is not easy. It’s not comfort, not health, not wealth, and not prosperity in this world. Radical obedience to Christ risks losing all these things. But in the end, such risk finds its reward in Christ. And he is more than enough for us.”

David Platt

God  has given believers the responsibility of spreading the Gospel to all the world, and we need to use all at our disposal to accomplish this task

Theodore Epp

Jesus himself did not try to convert the two thieves on the cross; he waited until one of them turned to him.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Have you no wish for others to be saved? Then you’re not saved yourself, be sure of that!

Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Do you not know that God entrusted you with that money (all above what buys necessities for your families) to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to help the stranger, the widow, the fatherless; and, indeed, as far as it will go, to relieve the wants of all mankind? How can you, how dare you, defraud the Lord, by applying it to any other purpose?

John Wesley

Let eloquence be flung to the dogs rather than souls be lost. What we want is to win souls. They are not won by flowery speeches.

Charles Haddon Spurgeon

I believe that entertainment and amusements are the work of the Enemy to keep dying men from knowing they’re dying, and to keep enemies of God from remembering that they’re enemies.

A.W. Tozer

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to have a love for the lost? This is a term we use as part of our Christian jargon. Many believers search their hearts in condemnation, looking for the arrival of some feeling of benevolence that will propel them into bold evangelism. It will never happen. It is impossible to love “the lost”. You can’t feel deeply for an abstraction or a concept. You would find it impossible to love deeply an unfamiliar individual portrayed in a photograph, let alone a nation or a race or something as vague as all lost people.

John Piper

Don’t wait for a feeling or love in order to share Christ with a stranger. You already love your heavenly Father, and you know that this stranger is created by Him, but separated from Him, so take those first steps in evangelism because you love God. It is not primarily out of compassion for humanity that we share our faith or pray for the lost; it is, first of all, love for God.

John Piper

But for this purpose, I have raised you up, to show you my power, so that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth.

Exodus 9:16

We should be more concerned with reaching the lost than pampering the saved.

David McGee

Introverted seekers need introverted evangelists. It’s not that extroverts can’t communicate the gospel, either verbally or nonverbally, in ways that introverts find appealing, it’s that introverted seekers need to know and see that it’s possible to lead the Christian life as themselves. It’s imperative for them to understand that becoming a Christian is not tantamount with becoming an extrovert.

Adam S. McHugh

The way you store up treasure in heaven is by investing in getting people there.

Rick Warren

When we begin to reflect Christ, the Bible, when more understood as being centered around Christ, seems to be potentially every man’s biography regarding God’s promised experiences and truth for him – his individual, unique path of humbling oneself before the Lord and then being exalted by the Lord back into his true and righteous personhood. Many followers may speak of it merely to try to change other people (before changing themselves), but the prophets speak of it as a living word which miraculously tells their very own experiences.

Criss Jami

If he has faith, the believer cannot be restrained. He betrays himself and breaks out. He confesses and teaches this gospel to the people at the risk of life itself.

Martin Luther

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom,” says Paul. And we are most in line with the Spirit, most faithfully obedient, when instead of trying to manipulate people into faith, we simply live in that freedom and let the Spirit do the work of transformation.

Mark Galli

God will save whomever He chooses to save. The Christian should proselytize not because he thinks he can change everybody; he should proselytize because the Gospel being shared is the ultimate act of love: because he thinks he can love everybody.

Criss Jami

If you had the cure to cancer wouldn’t you share it? … You have the cure to death … get out there and share it.

Kirk Cameron

“Why would you ever complain, O Jacob, or, whine, Israel, saying, “God has lost track of me. He doesn’t care what happens to me?” [Isaiah 40:27]

How often do you struggle with your faith in face of challenges? Perhaps this is your situation right now. Things were going so well for you and then out of the blues, the tables turned. Disappointments, frustration, and anger became your next-door neighbors. Everything has gone so haywire that you cannot even remember the last time you felt joyful, which makes you question the part of the Bible that tells you the Joy of the Lord is your strength. You’re always weary, thinking about when God will get you out of this ugly place and then going ahead to create a backup plan just in case God doesn’t respond since it appears that He has lost track of you. You are not alone. I have been there myself, struggling with my faith in God while trying to fake smiles to everyone who asks me how I’m faring spiritually. Let’s take a walk together down the Bible times, shall we?

Can you honestly say that your situation was worse than Job’s? You remember him, don’t you? The rich man who lost everything in just one day just because the devil wanted to prove a point. He lost all his children, his possessions, his servants, all but one thing, his faith in God. There was every reason to curse God. I honestly don’t know what I would have done if I were in his place. He had faithfully served God, dedicated all he had to God and yet God felt he had the right to take it all back. Isn’t that a good enough reason to lose faith in God and veer off into the arms of the devil? His wife who was supposed to be his helpmeet, his confidant showed her true colors in the midst of pressure. She personally advised him to curse God and die but somehow even with nothing left to look forward to and with the pain of the sores on his body, Job stood tall in faith. He refused to let the devil take away his faith in God as well. His friends came with the same advice, under the guise of offering him comfort but he still stood, deeply rooted in his love for Christ. Can that much be said about you? The true test of one’s faith is not when everything is going well but when things are so messed up that you have every reason to spit on God’s Word and go away.

THE JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH

When God spoke through Nehemiah saying, the Joy of the Lord is your strength, he meant every Word he said. God is not a man that he should lie. He knows your situation. He knew you’d walk this path when he created you yet he created you anyway. He made His joy available to you through His Word. Sometimes, we don’t get an instant answer when we face challenges but that does not in anyway mean God has lost track of you. It is not a reason for you to panic either rather it is a reason to rejoice. That sounds weird, right? That’s the way the Father is. He uses the foolish things to confirm the wise. Those challenges you are experiencing right now does not mean that you did something wrong and now God is punishing you. That is not true in any way. They are there to help you grow your faith in God. Do not attempt to try to walk things out on your own or try shortcuts. There is beauty in test and trials. Let it do its work. Keep praying and getting closer to God. God will comfort, encourage, refresh and cheer you up but he cannot do that when you are so focused on the happenings around you that you forget to seek Him.  

Let me tell you something you may not know, for growth to take place, there has to be great discomfort. Look at a woman’s hair for instance. When it is being braided, it looks really scattered and unpleasant but when the stylist is done, you do not need to be told about how beautiful the hair is or how beautiful she looks. The face and the hair will speak for themselves. That’s the same principle that operates in the Kingdom of God. Job was an eyesore to all who saw him but by the time the testing period of his faith was over, he came out triumphant. He received more than he had earlier and his friends learned great lessons from his attitude in that situation. He did not need to announce his victory because it was so evident that it made its way into the Bible. I do not know what exactly it is that you are going through but the fact that you’re reading this means that you need to be comforted. You’ve come to the right place. The difference between the old covenant and the new era; the dispensation of grace is that you have God living and breathing in you; the Holy Spirit so you are not and will never alone. You have the luxury of walking into God’s presence with just a word. Let’s use this wisely, shall we? Go to the Word of God. That’s how God communicates. Look at His promises. They are still true even in this very moment. Keep speaking it and professing it over your life. Times may get so hard that you are in tears and panic constantly with your faith wavering. Don’t bother about that. Focus on Jesus. Fix your eyes on Him, the Word. It’s easy to focus on your situation especially when all you hear and see is negative but ask God for wisdom. That’s the first thing to do in this period. It’s all in James 1. God is a rewarder of they that seek him diligently seek him. Seek God even when you feel weary. Pray in all manner of entreaties. God doesn’t and can never forsake His own. This should give you great comfort. Be mindful of the people you surround yourself with in this trying times and never treasure their words over the Word of God.

I’ll leave you with these words: “For He [God] Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support. [I will] not, [I will] not, [I will] not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake nor let [you] down (relax My hold on you)! Assuredly not!” [Hebrews 13:5b]. His grace is all you need. Choose to depend on Him regardless of your situation. He will surely see you through. Be of good cheer. Say to yourself: The Joy of the Lord is my strength!!!

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MISSION TRIP TO AFRICA

Most people express the desire to do something as graceful as going on a mission trip but they never actually do it. In case you are one of them, I’d like to encourage you to make this commitment both in words and in actions too and if you already have, congratulations on taking that big step to go on a mission trip. Africa is one of the most commonplace for mission trips, which happens to be an amazing and beautiful continent to volunteer abroad. A mission trip to Africa offers a unique opportunity for you and your team to experience a foreign culture, encounter the beauty of wildlife, help communities in great need, and bring the gospel to the doorsteps of these people. If you are trying to decide where to serve in Africa, you have come to the right place. This short piece serves to give you a brief overview of Africa, what to expect and a list of countries to choose from, that best suit your cause.

Her Beauty, Her Need

Africa is the world’s second-largest and second-most-populous continent, a place swimming with souls who desperately need care, attention and the gospel of Christ. This is home to a great variety of wildlife and captivating landscapes with amazing and talented individuals. This continent with all its vast beauty is greatly plagued by poor governance, corruption, and poverty. The most part of the wealth from oil and other resources has filled the pockets of the elite and left the poor, desolate and hungry. This has resulted in several conflicts as the struggle for control of this wealth continues even till date. They are plagued by diseases such as HIV/AIDS pandemic, malaria, and several other health crises, yet most populations lack access to standard medical facilities, clean water, educational opportunities and employment opportunities. Even in those countries with good health facilities, the cost of getting medical care is so high that most of the citizens do not have the funds to get access to this service. Most of the government officials have repeatedly failed to fulfill whatever promises they made before coming into power and this has caused a very angry uproar amongst their citizens. With all this happening, most people are too angry at God, as it regards those pitiful circumstances. Some have refused to entertain any discussion in relation to God as most of them believe and worship idols. Despite all the negativity, the people of Africa are very strong people. Some of them still hold strong to their faith in God in spite of the storms. Now you see why it is important for you to commit both in your words and actions by taking that trip to Africa.

Preparing to serve: What to Expect.

Choosing to go on a mission trip to Africa is a 2-part gift package for you Firstly, you get to experience firsthand the beauty and heart of nature itself, as Africa is the most endowed continent with most natural elements, landscapes, resources, and wildlife. You will also have the opportunity to touch lives in a way that most people do not have the opportunity to do or have refused to do. Some of the ways you need to prepare for this mission trip and what you should expect to include:

Decide where you want to go: Like any trip, you have ever taken, deciding which of the African countries to visit is a great way to start as there are many places in Africa that you can serve. Check below to see a list of countries in Africa. Before making a choice, think of the purpose you want to achieve and do an in-depth research on the right place for you or your group, depending on what type of work you want to do.

Decide on the organization you want to partner with: For the purpose of this trip, it is important that you find an organization best suited to the needs you want to meet. Find one that has a like-minded purpose like yours. If you do not know which organization to partner with, do a research on Google or check out Experience Mission.

Raise Funds to support your mission: Mission trips are not in anywhere free. You have to foot your own bills and that will cost you several thousand dollars. It is important that you have a fundraising plan; you could raise funds either through your family, friends, church, social media followers or even through a fundraising campaign. You can also raise the money through donations from random individuals, raffles, contests, bake sales, car wash, garage sales, laundry services etc. You can check out for more fundraising ideas here and ways to write letters in a manner that gets the reader to act.

Obtain your travel documents and make health preparations: It is important that you start preparing your passports, visa, and even vaccinations months away from your actual trip because It takes a bit of time to get these done. Do well to get started early. Start getting yourself prepared physically by running all the necessary tests, engaging in daily exercises and eating healthy, all to make sure that you are physically fit to serve. Your travel documents for whichever country you choose must be ready on time and it includes, your visa application form and information, Visa and passport. Requirements may vary from organization to organization, so it is important to contact your organization while making arrangements. You’ll be very far from home and far from what you are used to. Although no immunizations are required for a traveling to Africa, it is critical that you check with your medical professionals for your trip. Doing this will help ensure your safety while on assignment in a place where you may encounter health factors your body is not typically used to. It is also recommended to get immunizations for yellow fever, typhoid, hepatitis A, diphtheria and frequently consider some sort of antimalarial treatment.

Study, Research and Pack your Bags: You know you are headed into another civilization, different from what you used to know so it is important that you try to get to know the culture of these people. The culture in Africa is a completely unique and awe-inspiring experience for the first time. The people there are extremely warm and welcoming. You may feel drained physically from the toll of traveling across the world to do mission work and may find it difficult to communicate effectively with the people for the first few days of your arrival. However, within a few weeks of your stay, the culture and the people will likely leave you feeling full and excited to get to know them more deeply. It’s important to recognize that many places in Africa, are impacted by poverty, hence theft is a common practice. Take the time to get to know the people as you serve, but still, take some precautions. Keep a copy of your passport in your luggage. Don’t carry expensive camera equipment or a lot of cash. Don’t carry invaluable or irreplaceable materials on this trip. No matter how good your intentions are, do not wear expensive jewelry. Always travel in pairs. The weather in Africa is very different from the one you are used to. It is typically hot with very cool temperatures at night. You need to prepare for a little bit of everything when you travel to Africa. Pack appropriate clothing and supplies for the work you will be doing. Depending on your lodging, you’ll want to prepare to bundle up at night. The day will require protection from the sun so bring some lotion along and some breathable clothing. Most places in Africa have two rainy seasons throughout the year. The air can be very dry so be prepared with lip balm and lotion. Be sure to pack light, including all the necessary things you need.

African Countries

As stated earlier, Africa is a vast continent with a very large population in 54 countries. Those countries include Morocco, South Africa, Algeria, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Tunisia, Mauritius, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cape Verde, Ghana, Libya, Madagascar, Cameroon, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Angola, Rwanda, Mozambique and several others. Some of the countries that need urgent missionary assistance include:

Sierra Leone: This is one of the poorest nations in the world, as they are still recovering from a civil war that almost destroyed its capital city, Freetown. If you are looking for mission trips to Africa that will allow you to get your hands dirty with construction, medical care, and other ways, this destination is a great choice for you. Partner up with organizations that offer mission trips to Sierra Leone and deal with the medical aspects of rebuilding a nation.

Mozambique: From a distance, this country seems to be prospering, it is still a nation in recovery, struggling with a history that has left it torn. While the economy is on the rise, other sectors of the country still need aid, such as education. You can become a volunteer teacher in this community and help revive their educational facilities.

Rwanda: In this country, you can expect to work with children who are left homeless and parentless, and widows struggling to survive. Poverty, malnutrition, ill health and lack of good amenities is a huge source of concern in this country and Look for organizations that are all about building new communities and giving individuals what they need to start new lives and businesses and partner with them.

Tanzania: For this country, several organizations work to give the people of Tanzania the better health and education they need and deserve. If you are looking to get your hands dirty, this might be a great country for you to serve in.

Kenya: Like so many other countries in Africa, Kenya struggles with poverty, civil unrest, hunger, and drought. There are some mission organizations who are dedicated and are committed to bringing new hope to the people of Kenya in a variety of forms, including water, food and financial support.

This is just a short list of some of the countries that really need attention. There are several other countries including like Angola also fall under this list. If you did not see something here that piqued your interest, it does not mean the right mission trip to Africa is not out there for you. I’d recommend you do a lot of research on these countries and others as well even as you prayerfully make a decision. Wherever you choose, be sure to impact their lives greatly.

 

If you are considering going on a mission trip someday or you leave in a few months, its import for you to know some fundraising ideas for mission trips. What can you do or not do? There is something spectacular about going on a mission trip, using the resources made available to you to touch the life of others and bring the Kingdom of God to their doorsteps.

So, you decided to take this great step but along the line, your enthusiasm started to fade because the resources available are not enough to reach the estimated amount of people in the community you planned visiting. It is time to change your mindset from fear to faith because the good news is that you are not alone on this path. You have the Spirit of God in you, leading you and He has led you right to a solution; Fundraising.

Fundraising is the key to unlock access to thousands of individuals who may wish to support a vision such as yours. There are several ways to use this to your advantage. Some of the fundraising ideas for mission trips include:

CREATE AND SELL A PRODUCT: Creativity sells and creates profit. This is one of the best ideas of fundraising for your mission trips. You can use your skills to create marketable products that people need and convert those needs to profit for your mission trip purse. You could set up a store by your house, an online store or take the product and market it wherever you go. You could also recruit your friends to market them for you and sell them for you if possible. Some of the products that you can create includes; food, art works, hand -bands, T-Shirts, pen, notebooks, key holders etc. The point to note here is that whatever you create has to be unique and different from other similar types of the products. Use your skills to create and market what people would need. You could knit scarves, cook up fancy sea-salted caramels, design invitations and stationery, mix up, make bridal accessories and much more.

PUBLICIZE THE TRIP VIA SOCIAL MEDIA: Although people see the social media as a place to meet and mingle, times and trends has changed this concept. The social media has now become one of the largest gatherings and interactive world for people from different walks of life. You could use this to your advantage. Start by setting up a page on Facebook, twitter, Instagram or any other convenient platform and make sure that you invite your friends to like the page. Your content must also be engaging so that people will be able to read it, get emotionally riled up about your cause and donate as a means of support. In order to reach more people, you could also do Facebook campaigns which serves to boost your audience and get more people to contribute to your cause. Having a fundraising website where people can donate and people can come to see what it is really all about. It is important that you link your website or blog to this page to enable people see what they are contributing towards. Your website should contain details of your trips, pictures of past trips if you have any and other relevant information that will clear up any doubts or questions potential partners may have. Another important thing is that there are some companies that support this kind of trip. You could check out their websites and make research on how to apply for funding.

USE YOUR AVALIABLE RESOURCES: What resources do you have access to at the moment that might be profitable? If you live in a house where you have a spare room, you could consider renting the room out for the duration that you will here and collect rent monthly from your tenant. If you are one with a garden and a green thumb, you could also consider growing vegetables and other plants on your garden so that you can be able to sell the surplus of your produce. Someone with a poultry can engage in selling eggs to raise funds. Car rental services, gardening, pool cleaning, babysitting, tailoring and the like are also great profitable services that you can get involved in.

BUILDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT THROUGH THE MAIL: On the average, $2500 can be raised through well-written letters sent to about 75 people who know you: family members and friends. You can prepare this letter in an electronic format and send to as many people as possible. Do not limit the mailing list to only close friends to family. Be sure to include those in your local church, believers and non-believers alike in your office and even your neighbours at home. Be sure to always send thank you mails for every financial gift.

GETTING YOUR LOCAL CHURCH INVOLVED: Charity begins at home. Begin raising funds from your family and local church. Get your pastor in on your vision and mission so that he can be able to present it to the congregation. Speak to other believers; friends and even family and request that they contribute in whatever way they can. You can publicize it using your local church’s magazines, weekly church bulletin, monthly newsletters and even their website. Call attention to those who get involved in local ministry when they return or decide to go long-term as a result of going short-term. Your church can also support you with partial funding from their budget or organize fundraising events within the church. These events may include; T-shirt/bracelet auctions, dinner parties [selling the tickets at affordable prices], fun games/competitions and many more. Another useful way outside of finances is to support you heavily with prayers.

PARTNER WITH A RESTAURANT: There are many restaurants willing to partner with you in organizing fundraising events at their restaurant. It’s a win-win because you bring the restaurant a lot of business and they give you a portion of the food sales for your trip! Look for local restaurants around you and partner with them. Many local restaurants will offer a portion of the evening’s sales to a fundraising cause. Do online research or call some establishments near your church to see if they do charity fundraising. You could also sell restaurant meal tickets or discount cards as well.

HOST A HOUSE PARTY: They say that the way to another’s heart is through their stomach. You can use your culinary skills to your advantage by organizing tea parties, dinners, movie nights, black tie events or anything event related. Invite your friends, church group, or co-workers. Get some chips, dip, pizza, and put the popular game of the week on the TV. This kind of event is easy to pull off and something that everyone will enjoy. You could charge a cover or simply call it a fundraising party. You can also organize barbecue night, movie nights or bake sales and either request a donation as the entrance ticket or collect an offering at the end.

SEEK LOCAL BUSINESS SPONSORS: A lot of times local and regional businesses are willing to support what their community members are up to. Sometimes they even have community donations built into their budgets. If you’re brave enough, contact some of your favourite local businesses and ask if you could talk to someone about the opportunity to support your trip.

DESIGN  SELL CUSTOM T-SHIRTS: Everyone wear clothes, and most people love t-shirts. You can sell t-shirts at school, church, or work. Check out FundtheNations.com. Their process is easy; Just give them your trip info, they’ll make cool t-shirts with cool graphics, and you can even pre-sell t-shirts before you get them printed so that you don’t have to buy a bunch of shirts up front.

USE A FUNDRAISING WEBSITE: A fundraising website can make donating to your trip much easier for people. Online donations are easy to keep track of and means that you don’t have keep track of a bunch of donation paperwork. It’s also a great way for people to follow your fundraising progress and see what you need to meet your goal. You want to make giving to your trip as easy as possible for people, and for most people these days online is the easiest. A couple of popular fundraising sites are GoFundMe.com and YouCaring.com.

Other fundraising ideas for mission trips include:

Organize a car wash and wear T-shirts that carry messages about your cause during the car-wash. Secure a parking lot with hoses and offer to wash cars, dogs, bikes or dirty lawn furniture for a donation.

Get people to donate used, unwanted consumer electronics and gold, silver or platinum jewellery and the organize a yard sale or a silent auction. You can also hold this sale on social media by creating a group for the sale.

You can organize a street dance or walk with banners and music playing. People could come out to dance, sing, play instruments etc. It would be like a talent display. All those who come around to view this display can be sold a ticket, t-shirt or whatever. Just be creative with this. You could also make it fun for those watching by engaging them through competitions such as eating competitions etc.

Whatever way you choose, do not underestimate the power of prayer. That is a sure way to be led by the Holy Spirit. He gave you this vision. He will surely see you through this and lead you to those who would provide for you. 

Above all, you must have a foundational thought that God is the owner of the assignment and He promised to supply all you need.

And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Phil 4:19

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There are times when things get so hard that we start to doubt if we did hear God’s call; that’s when encouraging verses for missionaries come in very handy. It is easy to doubt and get discouraged in moments like this. However, I’d like to remind you that God never goes back on his Word. Test and trails are part of this walk and it is essential that you run to the Word for refuge in these times. Here is a list of encouraging verses for you as a missionary. I have needed to hear God’s voice at many times in my walk with him and service to Him. Sometimes he speaks to me through others and other times (many times) I get my strength directly from scriptures. And I can boldly say that I have seen God as a very present help in times of need.

I pray God speaks to your heart through His Word, through this compilation of encouraging verses for missionaries and especially TODAY!

Encouraging Verses For Missionaries in Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 7:9 Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.

Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Deuteronomy 31:8 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

Encouraging Verses For Missionaries in Joshua

Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.

Encouraging Verses For Missionaries in Psalm

 

Psalm 27:14 Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.

Psalm 30:6-7 When I felt secure, I said, “I will never be shaken.” LORD, when you favored me, you made my royal mountain stand firm; but when you hid your face, I

Psalm 46:1-3 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.

Psalm 119:50 My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.

Psalm 119:71 It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.

Psalm 120:1 I call on the LORD in my distress, and he answers me.

Psalm 121:1-2 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Psalm 145:18-19 The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.

Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

Psalm 34:19: The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all.

Psalm 55:22 Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.

Psalm 103:2-6 Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. The LORD works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.

Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Psalm 121:1-2 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the maker of heaven and earth.

Encouraging Verses For Missionaries in Proverbs

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Encouraging Verses For Missionaries in Isaiah

Isaiah 40:31 But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you.

Isaiah 30:19 People of Zion, who live in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. How gracious he will be when you cry for help! As soon as he hears, he will answer you.

Isaiah 41:13 For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.

Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 54:17 No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the LORD.

Encouraging Verses For Missionaries in Jeremiah

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Encouraging Verses For Missionaries in Lamentation

Lamentations 3:25 The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him.

Encouraging Verses For Missionaries in the New Testament

Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him who have been called according to his purpose.

Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 2:18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.

1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

1 John 4:4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them because the one who is in you are greater than the one who is in the world.

 

Matthew 6:25-26 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?

Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Luke 10:19 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.

Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.

1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

James 1:12-15 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

1 John 5:14-15 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.

Revelation 14:12 This calls for patient endurance on the part of the people of God who keep his commands and remain faithful to Jesus.

Missionary quotes are always useful for people on the mission field or those considering plunging into the world of missions. It’s encouraging to see what other renowned people have said about missionary work.

The truth also is that as Christians, we have all being called to be a missionary. Missionary work is not just limited to taking the gospel to foreign or 3rd world countries. Mission work is all about obeying Jesus’ commandment; Go into the world and disciple nations. You can be at work, school or wherever you are and still witness to people. Your own country, your own neighborhood, sometimes your own family could be your mission field.

Everywhere we go, we should be representing the Kingdom of God. Here are some great missionary quotes about mission written by great men and women.

Missionary Quotes by David Livingston

“God had only one son and he was a missionary”- David Livingstone.

“I will go anywhere, provided it be forward.”- David Livingstone

“The best remedy for a sick church is to put it on a missionary diet.”- David Livingstone

“For my own part, I have never ceased to rejoice that God has appointed me to such an office. People talk of the sacrifice I have made in spending so much of my life in Africa. Is that a sacrifice which brings its own blest reward in healthful activity, the consciousness of doing good, peace of mind, and a bright hope of a glorious destiny hereafter? Away with the word sacrifice. Say rather it is a privilege. Anxiety, sickness, suffering, or danger, now and then, with a foregoing of the common conveniences and charities of this life, may make us pause, and cause the spirit to waver, and the soul to sink; but let this only be for a moment. All these are nothing when compared with the glory which shall be revealed in and for us. I never made a sacrifice.”- David Livingstone

Missionary Quotes by Robert C. Shannon

“Never pity missionaries; envy them. They are where the real action is — where life and death, sin and grace, Heaven and Hell converge.”- Robert C. Shannon

Missionary Quotes by V.S. Carnes

“There are still many souls to be won for Christ,” she answered with quiet dignity, eyes downcast—but not, he figured, in humility. “Even here. Perhaps, especially here. Where better to spread his love, than a country just recently ravaged by war? Where better to be kidnapped and sold into slavery than a country just recently ravaged by war?” with a discernible sneer.”- V.S. Carnes

Missionary Quotes by David A. Bednar

“The gospel messages you share will be accepted more readily if your Christ-like example is evident in the ongoing pattern of your posts.” –David A. Bednar

Missionary Quotes by John Willis Zumwalt

“We are called to proclaim His Great Salvation and rescue the captives but we are busy spending 33 billion a year in diet products for ourselves or for our overweight cats. We are busy redecorating our temporal housing, spending every evening for our own pleasure, and every spare dollar for our own retirement. Somehow the unreached in their life and death eternal struggle slip our minds and concern. We never get around to being serious about Jesus and his command to take the good news to them.”- John Willis Zumwalt, Passion for the Heart of God.

Missionary Quotes by John Wesley

“You have one business on earth – to save souls.”- John Wesley

“Untold millions are still untold.”- John Wesley

Missionary Quotes by Amy Carmichael

“God holds us to that which drew us first when the Cross was the attraction, and we wanted nothing else.”- Amy Carmichael, God’s Missionary

Missionary Quotes by James Hudson Taylor

“Depend on it. God’s work done in God’s way will never lack God’s supply. He is too wise a God to frustrate His purposes for lack of funds, and He can just as easily supply them ahead of time as afterward, and He much prefers doing so.”- James Hudson Taylor

Missionary Quotes by Adorinam Judson

“I wish you believe, not for my profit, but for yours. I daily pray the true God give you light, that you may believe. Whether you will ever believe in this world I do not know, but when you die I know you will believe what I now say. You will then appear before the God you now deny.” – Adorinam Judson to his Burman teacher.

Missionary Quotes by John Willis Zumwalt

“We call ourselves followers but we refuse to follow him to the Unreached. We call ourselves Christians but refuse to lay down our life as he did that they might have life. We sing songs for him with our lips but deny him with our lives”- John Willis Zumwalt, Passion for the Heart of God

Missionary Quotes by Criss Jami

“The evangelist is the world’s hopeless romantic, and just like a hopeless romantic, he must hope for the miracle of God more than the romance itself.”- Criss Jami, Healology

Missionary Quotes by Lailah Gifty Akita

“For every God-given goal, He gives grace to accomplish it.”- Lailah Gifty Akita, Pearls of Wisdom: Great mind

“We will do the good work. It is our holy duty.”- Lailah Gifty Akita, Think Great: Be Great!

“We can do more than we imagine by the power of the Holy Spirit.”- Lailah Gifty Akita, Think Great: Be Great!

“Whatever is within your limit, do it to lift the souls of humankind.”- Lailah Gifty Akita, Think Great: Be Great!

“The better we serve, the greater the fulfillment.”- Lailah Gifty Akita, Think Great: Be Great!

Missionary Quotes by Thomas S. Monson

“Missionary work is a priesthood duty – an obligation the Lord expects of us who have been given so very much.”- Thomas S. Monson

Missionary Quotes by John Willis Zumwalt

“One can be an orthodox Church in every way: great structure, good theology, excellent sermons and teaching, lots of giving; but if the Great commission is not taught and obeyed, it is a heretical church.”– John Willis Zumwalt, Passion for the Heart of God

“He is the God of all, and His concern is for all.”- John Willis Zumwalt, Passion for the Heart of God

Missionary Quotes by Mikhail Khorev

“Living according to God’s truth means that my ego must die, and I must live entirely for God and for my neighbors. Living according to God’s truth means not following the crowd and not being dismayed when even your friends misunderstand you. For the God whom you serve will have the final word. On the day of judgment, he will speak the final word over the whole of your life.”- Mikhail Khorev, Letters from a Soviet Prison Camp

“To promise to abide by this legislation, so inimical to God, would mean forsaking the gospel and turning away from God’s law. This is why Christians have a choice to make, either to trade in their loyalty to God for freedom from persecution or to remain true to Christ and consequently run the risk of persecution.” Mikhail Khorev, Letters from a Soviet Prison Camp

Missionary Quotes by Charles Haddon Spurgeon

“Every Christian is either a missionary or an impostor.”- Charles Spurgeon

“Someone asked, Will the heathen who have never heard the Gospel be saved? It is more a question with me whether we — who have the Gospel and fail to give it to those who have not — can be saved.”– Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Missionary Quotes by Winkey Pratney

“Every Christian a missionary; every non-Christian a mission-field.”- Winkey Pratney

Missionary Quotes by Kirk Cameron

“If you had the cure to cancer wouldn’t you share it? You have the cure to death. Get out there and share it!!!”- Kirk Cameron

Missionary Quotes by Oswald Chambers

“The thing that makes a missionary is the sight of what Jesus did on the cross and to have heard Him say, Go!” Oswald Chambers

Missionary Quotes by Oswald J. Smith

“We talk of the Second Coming; half the world has never heard of the first.”- Oswald J. Smith

“The supreme task of the Church is the evangelization of the world.”- Oswald J. Smith

Missionary Quotes by Ann Dunagan

“Missions is practicing God’s presence until His passion compels us to obey.”- Ann Dunagan

Whether you are a missionary or not, reading missionary quotes gave you a deeper understanding of what it really means to be a missionary and encouraged those of you that are already taking the gospel of Christ to the nations. Ask God to give you a hunger and passion for populating his kingdom with souls, at home, at work, and wherever you go in life.