VENTURE GROUPS
Serving Together Globally
God's mission knows no borders. We have the unique opportunity to support that mission globally in ways that those in the past could have only dreamed of. From going ourselves to serving those who do, our groups can get involved at a much deeper level.
Go experience what God is doing outside of our midwestern-American bubble. There are a variety of trips offered by a variety of organizations that can enable you to serve, see, and learn how the Spirit is moving in contexts very different than our own. Go on a trip together, or partner with others from your group so they can experience this for themselves.
Pray For And Encourage Partners
Consider becoming either official or unofficial prayer partners with a missions organization or missionary. Participate in a prayer experience with the work of their organization, the individuals who work there, and the people being impacted by their work as the focus. Send regular notes of encouragement to them.
Doing difficult work and oftentimes struggling to make ends meet in an environment that may be unfamiliar or even hostile to the message and person of Jesus can be taxing. A random care package from a group of people who love them can be just the encouragement needed.
Practice Hospitality
Live in a home? Know how to cook? Have a spare bedroom? Have a vacation home? There are a variety of ways we can serve our global partners when they are back in the area for rest, encouragement, and training. Consider what assets and talents you have regularly at your disposal and host them well as a group.