A Pastor Driven By Success

"You can not succeed at anything, if  you do not attempt anything."

However when you attempt something, you open the door to failure. Therefore we conclude that success attracts failures.


What are the pitfalls, of being driven by success at the pulpit?

1. Success attracts people of different persuasions.
2. Success alters the principle that brought success.
3. Success allows the different persuasion.
4. Success acknowledges the people of different persuasion.
5. Success acclimates to the people of different persuasion.
6. Success accomplishes the goal of people and personalities of different persuasions.
7. Success then becomes failure because of the failures our success attracted. 

Instead:

1. Don't let being popular or unpopular affect your position.
2. Don't live for the present effects of your position, but the future effects.
3. Don't trade Heaven's applause for Earth's applause.
4. Don't lose your balance because of an offensive move by Satan in one area.
5. Don't alter principle to keep people.
6. Don't worry when people don't like your position, only when they don't like your disposition.
7. Don't develop an isolation attitude but an insulation attitude toward those who change.

" I charge thee therefore before God, and Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears." 2 Timothy 4:1-3

To remain Biblical in ministry we must be driven by the Word of God.

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Ethnolinguistic Missions

I. What is this?
This is the understanding of how culture just as much as language has an influence on the reception of the gospel message around the world. This to help us understand how different ethnic groups receive the gospel message. All research information is changing rapidly. I recognize that there may be groups over 10,000 in population that have not been studied as well as "Christian Adherent" groups though some of these groups may need to be re-evangelized. However groups from cultural and nominal Christian backgrounds are included on the CPPI index found at www.peoplegroups.org. Profiles, additional data, and resources are available at www.joshuaproject.org.

II. This article focuses on ethnolinguistic UNENGAGED, Unreached People Groups.
I acknowledge that there are many unreached people groups that still need many more workers for the harvest. 

The purpose of this STUDY is bring our focus on those groups which have no KNOWN workers engaging in full-time evangelism and church planting. 
Also it is to discourage the "nesting syndrome" in modern missions. In today's day and age we should be more eager to strike out on our own (if the door is open) rather than cluster in the same place. Be it the Lord's will.

III. Where did this information come from?
This information is obtained from, the International Mission Board, Joshua Project, and the Center the Study of Global Christianity. 

The Matthew 24:14 passage says, that the Gospel of the Kingdom will be preached in all the world for a witness unto all "nations".. and the Matthew 28 command of our Lord to, “make disciples of all nations.”  
I believe the first step to being obedient to that command is to encourage full-time workers to go to every group. Also to empower and equip those who are already on the ground to do more, since they are already cultured. Knowing the cultural ins and outs is a vital part of integration otherwise the gospel is simply your religion. 

IV. What is the progress on previously Unengaged People Groups

Many mission organizations and churches have prioritized the sending of workers to previously Unengaged People Groups. Here is a report of the outreach efforts since 2006.

598    - Groups engaged
18,000 - Full-time missionaries
51,000 - Bi-vocational and part-time workers
77,000 - Churches planted
2 Mil  - Estimated believers
453    - Ethnolinguistic Unengaged* Unreached People Groups

Many more workers are needed for these groups, but we praise God for His blessings thus far.

The Chilando Family www.martinchilando.com

LESS IS MORE

Ninety-nine percent of missionary effort and financial support goes to places where the churches are already present.

Shocking, isn't it? If we’re going to reach the world for Christ, we’d better start doing things a little differently.

I found this statistic on the website of the Issachar Initiative. It’s a coalition of people and organizations formed around the goal of seeing a world with zero people groups unreached with the gospel. One of Issachar’s main objectives is to use mission resources in a more informed, strategic manner.

To do this, many have begun looking to native missionaries, who are doing 95% of effective pioneer work among unreached peoples in the world today.

However as more research surfaces about native missionaries’ effectiveness, more and more "organizations" are using the nationals.

Sounds like a good thing, right? Well, there’s a problem with my above statement and it has to do with that word “using".

“Using” implies putting other people to work to carry out our objective, our vision. If we are to plant indigenous Churches that remain we have to rethink this method to "equipping". Ephesians 4:12 uses the word "Perfecting" which means "to fully equip".

“Equipping” is an entirely different ballgame. It involves teaching, evaluating, listening, entrusting, and assisting. That’s what we do in Zambia. And that’s why I love working here. We ask questions like “What is your vision and what do you need to fulfill it?” For were there is no vision the people perish. 

For example in Zambia, One of the men in the church told me that people won't come to church unless they know someone. So personal connection is more effective than cold call door knocking or print, and it proved to be true.

Unfortunately I have discovered a trend in our Churches in America. That is, the mentality that church planting is the same in the US as it is abroad. The opposite is true.

If you don’t live were they live and learn how they think, how would you know what methods are best to reach their people? When it comes to foreign missions one size simply does not fit all.

When it comes to the most important work on earth we should be more strategic. Less empire building and more mission focused. And for the missionary, Less using and more equipping? 

By Martin Chilando, Zambia

c. (Issachar initiative), (missions with home field advantage)

How To Pray For Your Missionaries

Sunday: 

• The Missionary’s Church services and Bible studies
• Vitality in prayer life and relationship with the Lord
• Fresh empowering by the Holy Spirit 
• Maturity and growth in grace, knowledge, and love of God
• Victory over Satan, the flesh, and the world

Monday:

• The Missionary’s Physical and Emotional Life
• Health and protection against illness and disease
• Hedge of protection and atmosphere of peace around family and home
• Safety, alertness, and protection while traveling
• Victory over loneliness, depression, and discouragement

Tuesday: 

• The Missionary’s Family
• Husband and wife relationship (communication, quality time together)
• Children (schooling, friends, protection)
• Family devotional times
• Relations with and examples to other families

Wednesday: 

• The Missionary’s Ability to Communicate
• Language study, continual improvement in fluency
• Greater cultural adaptation and understanding
• Insight into relevant redemptive analogies
• Victory over discouragement and communication barriers

Thursday: 

• The Missionary’s Ministry
• Anointing for teaching, preaching, witnessing, ministering to others
• Boldness and open doors for ministry and sensitivity to God’s leading
• Prepared hearts and favor with the people
• Fruitfulness in work and sphere of ministry

Friday: 

• The Missionary’s Relationship with Co-Workers
• Co-workers on their local teams
• National pastors, lay workers, and other missionaries
• Christian witness to employees, shopkeepers, government officials
• Home church mission team and support group

Saturday: 

• The Missionary’s Country of Service
• National and local government stability and peace
• Continued open doors for service and peace in the country
• Favor with the government regarding necessary permits and visas
• Open doors and souls saved

The Chilando Family  www.martinchilando.com

Missionary Resources "What I Know Is"

Low-Cost Shipping of Supplies, Aid, Medical, and Personal Goods for Missionaries

Caribbean American Shipping Corporation (CASCO) 

We offer an all-in-one service: purchasing, consolidation, and shipping by ocean and air to most Caribbean ports and airports. We particularly specialize in transportation solutions to Haiti, drawing on our 30 years of experience in that country. We can handle heavy loads.

Denton Program
Allows private U.S. citizens and organizations to use space available on U.S. military cargo planes to transport humanitarian goods, such as clothing, food, medical and educational supplies, and agricultural equipment and vehicles, to countries in need. The program is jointly administered by USAID, the Department of State (DOS), and the Department of Defense (DOD).

Home of Peace
Packing, cargo, and shipping services for missionaries for more than 100 years. Bed and Breakfast Guest Home for missionaries in transit. Near San Francisco, California. 1-510-531-4200   home@homeofpeace.com

Mercy Flight International
Discounts and speedy shipping by air for churches and mission agencies. Will ship personal effects, and relief, missionary, and medical supplies.
1-800-405-0843

Missionary Expeditors, Inc.
A leading freight forwarder for individuals, especially for Christian missionaries, shipping personal effects and household goods overseas. For nearly five decades, we’ve specialized in cargo shipped "from anywhere to anywhere" for church and other humanitarian groups. Fully licensed and bonded international freight forwarder.

Mission Harvest America
We have an answer to your mission's logistics problems. We are experts in obtaining and moving material around the world for Christian and humanitarian aid. We are a 100% voluntary organization, our only goal is to serve God's plan to spread the gospel.

Modern Shipping, Inc.
Modern Shipping, Inc is committed to non-profit Missionary organizations with competitive low rate quotes via air, ocean economy, full container and less than container loads. Import and export services from and to the USA.

Sayva Trek Humanitarian Logistics UK
Specialising in providing NGO's, Charities and all relief organisations with logistical support from the UK and abroad. Air, Sea and Road freight. Emergency relief charters. Excess Baggage. Our network of agents throughout the World ensures your shipment is in the very best of hands.

The Shipping Advisor 1-800-737-7331

Stevens Worldwide
We are a freight forwarder with over 100 years of experience, internationally recognized as an industry leader. We specialize in worldwide shipments of relief goods and personal effects. Some of our customers are Global Health Ministries, SALFA, Books for Africa, PEN Trust, etc.

Ship printed material economically by boat (or air) to many countries using the US Postal Service M-BAG class, without customs problems. There are also economical M-BAG air shipment rates. See USPS Publication 51, under "M-Bags (Direct Sacks of Printed Matter to a Single Addressee)". See current rates at http://www.usps.gov.

These listings are provided as-is, with no warranty, explicit or implied. You must investigate any agency or organization that interests you to make sure that their services meet your needs. We cannot assure you that the organizations listed herein are as they advertise themselves to be, or that they will meet your expectations.

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We Are Laborers Together With God

1. The Purpose of the New Testament Church — the propagation of the gospel through the establishment of New Testament assemblies.
2. The Plan of the New Testament Church — To go, baptize and teach, making every Christian  a part of this plan.
3. The Pattern given in the New Testament — Acts 2:36-47; Acts 13:1-4; Acts 20:20-21.
4. The Progress of the New Testament — God gives the increase (we simply work with Him in planting and watering).
5. The Prescription for power in the New Testament — “All power is given unto me… go ye therefore into all the world… and Lo, I am with you alway…” As we go, He gives power. Many churches are sickly and on the brink of death because they do not like the Great Physicians prescription. There was no distinction between “Home” and “foreign” missions, the command was just go, give, and pray! To some this medicine is either too much to take, is bitter to the taste, or perhaps just too expensive. 

In essence, New Testament missions is the process of planting and building indigenous local congregations around the world, to the ends of the earth. Missions is seeing people saved, and then obviously in turning to the Saviour they become disciples. This is the beginning of learning and following the WAY of Christ. Christ is the way to heaven and He is the Head of His plan for service in the local church. This is why Jesus said His disciples were to make followers, baptize, and teach all the things that He had taught. The New Testament way includes the cross of Christ and also involves the church of that same Christ!  Jesus said ‘I will build my church…’ The Apostle Paul included every Christian in this church building work by stating ‘We are laborers together with God. Missions is church work, and church work is missions!

Let not our missionaries go by faith and churches support by sight alone.

                                                                                                                                                                  

1. Mohler. J  (2010. November 2nd), Retrieved from www.fbchsp.org, Faith Baptist Church, Spokane, MO

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The Essence Of Life

In the Early 19th century, King Fredrick William III of Prussia was determined to free his country from Napoleon's rule. Men and boys throughout the country enthusiastically enlisted in the army. They, too, wanted to free the "motherland" from a hated yoke of oppression.
Lacking finances to fund what is now known as the Prussian War of Liberation, the king provided a way for the women to sacrifice for their country as well. He asked them to bring their gold and silver jewelry to be melted for their country. In exchange, the women were given iron jewelry with inscription Gold gad ich fur Eisen ("I gave gold for Iron").
The Women donated jewelry just as enthusiastically as the men enlisted in the military. Wearing gold or silver jewelry became viewed as unpatriotic and the women prized their iron even more highly than the gold. It was proof that they had sacrificed for their king.

We, too, must be committed to a gospel mission. A fear to give to the Lord exposes our lack of christian patriotism.

Total commitment begins with offering ourselves. This is the Pattern the Macedonian Christians followed: "And this they did not as we hoped, but first gave of their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God."  2Cor 8:5

The essence of life is not ownership; it is stewardship.

Chilando family at www.martinchilando.com