November 1, 2012: Volume 2, Number 1
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| Greetings! | This issue marks the one year anniversary of The Cultivator! We are delighted that you're walking with us as together we cultivate our spiritual health.
In this edition we continue with our three-part series outlining significant roles in The Great Commission. Today, in part 2, you'll read about Go-ers. These dedicated servants leave the familiarity of their homes and go to another culture to share the gospel. (If you missed our last issue, read about Senders -- people who provide support and encouragement for those who share the gospel. Next time we'll address Converts -- people who find new life in Christ and continue to grow).
What's fascinating about Go-ers is this: they can endure just about any hardship ... except one. Read all about it in Keep the Go-ers Going.
 Have you seen yourself yet as you read thee articles? By the time the series is finished, you will. Let us know what you learn about your role in The Great Commission! We love hearing from you.
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Landowners refer to their undeveloped land as their "Back 40." It's the remote area of their property which is last to be cultivated.
In the same way, tens of thousands of believers in are living the "Back 40" spiritually, limited by a lack of finances, resources, and geographical remoteness. These missionaries, new believers, church planters, local church leaders are hungry for discipleship. A special group of believers in Back 40 areas across the globe have reached out to 30 60 100 MINISTRIES, asking us to travel to remote areas to provide short-term coaching, equipping, and training. We can think of no better investment for the Kingdom than to help prepare these believers, in deep need, for fruitful service. Will you prayerfully consider "buying" an acre as a special investment so that we can cultivate the Back 40? Learn more. |
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 Feature: KEEP THE GO-ERS GOING
The Great Commission Series, Part 2 | "Vocational missionaries to foreign, remote areas face enormous challenges," explained a 16-year mission field veteran. "They are hungry for any opportunity to grow spiritually because they deal with overwhelming obstacles."
When it comes to fulfilling The Great Commission, these precious servants are called Go-ers. They leave their homes and go to isolated regions to share the gospel. While Senders (people who provide support and encouragement for those who share the gospel) and Converts (those who find new life in Christ and continue to grow) are also essential in The Great Commission equation, Go-ers fill a unique role. They get out of their comfort zone physically, emotionally, and spiritually to obey God's call.
 A Go-er's Unique Struggles
This special group undergoes these unique struggles on the mission field:
- Separation from family, friends, church relationships
- Cultural differences: language, food, gestures, and even behaviors
- Spiritual warfare
- Disease and sickness
- Lack of creature comforts
- Isolation, inaccessibility
- Financial challenges
- Political unrest
- Physical danger
What a Go-er Craves Most Interestingly, Go-ers are more than willing to accept the above challenges, even when serving in remote areas, provided they have one thing: spiritual support. This is where the rest of God's people can step in with help.
Go-ers are on the front lines of the battle. God's people are their support chain. Even the most passionate and adaptable Go-er can be disheartened by stress, conflict, and lack of progress. They need both offensive and defensive weapons to not lose heart and keep fighting. Training, materials, prayer, encouragement, on-site visits, and words of affirmation are powerful spiritual tools that allow Go-ers in remote areas stand their ground (Ephesians 6:13).
Other believers play an incredibly crucial role for Go-ers by providing tools and emotional, spiritual, practical, and financial support. Without them, Go-ers burn out, get discouraged, and give up. But with God's people actively behind them, we can keep the Go-ers going.
Growth Point
Spiritual support keeps the Go-ers going.
Scripture
Put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. (Ephesians 6:13, NIV)
Growth Point- Why are vocational Go-ers to remote areas so vital to The Great Commission?
- Name reasons why a vocational Go-er might value spiritual tools, training, prayer, and encouragement more than any other kind of support.
- If you're a vocational Go-er, identify how you're cultivating spiritual support. If you're a not a vocational Go-er, identify someone who is - and offer spiritual support.
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