Rent The Mind of a Missionary: What Global Kingdom Workers Tell Us About Thriving on Mission Today

Synopsis

Have you ever wondered what makes a missionary tick? What are the underlying motivations of those who cross cultural, geographical, and linguistic boundaries for the sake of Jesus Christ? What compels them to take such extreme measures and why do their actions still inspire Christians worldwide?

In The Mind of a Missionary, David Joannes challenges you to find your role in God's glorious Kingdom narrative. He draws upon history, psychology, life experience, and powerful storytelling to reshape your perception of God's unique plan for your life.

You will learn about the motivations, expectations, risks, and rewards in the missionary venture. In each chapter, a missionary "guide" shows you how to thrive on mission today. The lives of Jim & Elisabeth Elliot, C. T. Studd, Nikolaus Zinzendorf, Robert Moffat, Jackie Pullinger, David Eubank, Nik & Ruth Ripken, William Carey, Hudson Taylor, Amy Carmichael, Don Richardson, and Heidi Baker merge with modern-day global Kingdom workers serving around the world.

In The Mind of a Missionary, you will learn about the

intrinsic & external motivations of cross-cultural missionariescultural & social expectations of the missions callnumerous complex risks that a missionary facesglorious rewards that come from missional service 

You will find out how to

thrive in ministry with altruistic motivationsovercome the obstacles that seek to defeat youdare the impossible to advance the Kingdom of Godmaximize your role in the Great Commission

God thinks highly of you, esteems your uniqueness, and values your individuality. The Mind of a Missionary will inspire you to thrive in your Heavenly calling and transform the world with a missionary mindset.

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