And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? Romans 10:15
God has chosen the local church to be the primary means for fulfilling Christ’s commission. That means churches are essential in the sending process.
This doesn’t just mean preparing and waving goodbye. This is an ongoing process that runs deeper than financial support.
Discover what it really means to send those who go.
Are you prepared for sending?
Want to be a part of the Great Commission?
Equipping for Pre-Field
From a church member feeling a sense of calling to waving them goodbye – getting this process right will make a world of difference
Supporting On-Field
How do we support cross-cultural workers effectively as senders and supporters?
Journeying with Post-Field
You need a PACTeam! Make sure your support is in place. You’ll also need to raise finances.
Get Equipped
Here are some useful materials for you
Know Thyself
This course explores the concept of understanding ourselves within the context of our own cultures. Before delving into how we…
Building a Support Ecosystem
In this course, we examine the different dimensions of support that are needed for a successful cross-cultural experience or lifestyle….
Thriving Across Borders
This course covers the major transitions that someone will make when crossing cultures. We delve into the typical transition points…
The Antioch Factor
Ross Paterson presents a stark choice that no Christian or church can avoid making – whether we become a Jerusalem…
Caring for Third Culture Kids
Currently in development, this exciting new course is created by our Dean of Studies, Ben Gilbert. British by birth, raised in India, with time living in Sri Lanka and the Middle East – the TCK experience is familiar to Ben, who is excited to share personal experiences, research and helpful insights for both TCKs, and those caring for them to thrive across cultures. Sign up to be notified when the course is released!
Calling – Who? What? Why?
In the church, there exists a widespread misconception that only “exceptional Christians” receive a “proper” calling from God. The truth,…
Cross-cultural marriage
Growing in Cultural Intelligence
Prayer and Fasting – Choice or Mandate?
Ross discusses a difficult question – is fasting (as a part of prayer) an option or a necessity today?
Go and do likewise…
Ross speaks from the story of the Good Samaritan with a powerful call to us all…
Hannah #1: Four bad and one good path
Ross talks about Hannah in 1 Sam 1.
Ignorance is NOT Bliss
We had a fantastic launch event! We are so excited for this next season of FieldPartner, to see more people…
Nations on the Doorstep with Peter Askew
Peter Askew serves cross-culturally in the north of England! His title is “Operations Manager for the Antioch Network Manchester”, an…
Transitions and China with Amy Young
Amy Young spent many years as a cross-cultural worker in China, and now works to support cross-cultural workers through various…
The TCK Experience with Ruth Van Reken
Christine interviews Ruth Van Reken, member care expert and world-renowned co-author with Dave Pollock of bestseller ‘Third Culture Kids‘. Learn…
Missionary to the UK: Reuben Inwe
Our interview with Reuben Inwe is a fascinating one. His own story of encountering the Lord on a bus in…
Radical Prayer with Katie Chen
Scroll down for podcast options! < After being baptised at only 5 years old, Katie felt a clear calling…
Tackling Tough Topics with Elizabeth Trotter
Elizabeth and her husband Jonathan were missionaries to Cambodia. They returned to America during Covid lockdown in a sudden and…
Two Special Friends Who Made a Difference
Larry and Beth. Two ‘Ordinary’ People Who Made A Real Difference.Ross and Christine Paterson Write About Two Special Friends. Larry…
George Müller – A Second Wind For Mission
Many readers of these brief missionary biographies will know something of the remarkable life of George Müller (1805-1898), how he showed amazing…
Mildred Cable Was Not Alone In China…
Mildred Cable’s remarkable story (see my blog about her) is not complete without mentioning the two sisters with whom she…
David Howard Adeney – Flourishing In Spite of Interruptions
In one sense, there is not a great deal to say about Eleanor (Nellie) and Elizabeth (Topsy) Saunders. Their missionary…
A Missionary Hero With A Traumatised Heart
Wilhelmina “Minnie” Vautrin (1886-1941) was an American missionary in China for 28 years, working as an educator and for a…
J. O. Fraser – Missionaries are still needed!
In the attached clip, I share three compelling reasons why missionaries are still needed in our world today. I mention…
Article 2 of the Serampore Agreement
I have posted it first in the original English and then in a modern English version, so that it can…
Article 7 – Part 5 of the Serampore Agreement
In conversing with the wives of native converts, and leading them on in the ways of Christ, so that they…
Chinese Missionaries to Europe?
ChinaSource recently commented that “despite Europe’s historical legacy as an active sender of missionaries, Europe nowadays should be considered as…
J.O. Fraser – “I Want To Be Filled With The Spirit.”
It is Pentecost Sunday! Selwyn Hughes has a word for us, and so does J. O. Fraser! “The two main…