Posts by Jon Trotter
The Multiplying Impact of Testimonies
If we are taking Jesus’ command seriously to make disciples of all nations, then strategies that produce multiplication are worth pursuing. One of these strategies is through sharing our own testimony.
Read MorePlanting a Church Using the Four Fields
A simple tool has helped our church focus on kingdom work, emphasizing empowering others to make disciples. We believe that this is fruitful when used along with the power of God’s word, the obedience of his servants and the powerful work of the Holy Spirit.
Read MoreMomentum of the Movement
Disciple-making movements can’t always be fast because discipleship is a marathon, not a sprint. While working for momentum in evangelism, we must keep our focus on the quality of our discipleship. The emphasis remains on faithfully drawing near to Christ, rather than reporting a snazzy number.
Read MoreWhy a Disciple-making Movement?
VMMissions has shifted from traditional mission models to the multiplication-oriented model of disciple-making movements. Starting small, investing in and equipping the faithful few takes time, patience, and faith. But in the end it produces deeper and greater fruit.
Read MoreWorker Profile: Adam & Elise Sauder
Adam and Elise (names changed) serve with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. They help staff six-month discipleship schools for young adults, which is followed by an “outreach” phase to South Asia.
Read MoreCall to Prayer: Renewal Starts With Prayer
A resourcing network that David Stutzman works with in Germany has hosted a prayer month for three years now. David writes, “There is something about prayer, as a church, that helps us see the spiritual landscape around us and bring into words God’s movement among us.”
Read MorePartnerships Enhance Jail Ministries
Skip Tobin writes about prison ministry in the local jail in Harrisonburg, Va. “This is a relatively new field for us at VMMissions. We have the privilege of supporting what God is doing across denominational lines as we pray together and work in a field that is not far away but at our very doorsteps.”
Read MoreA Long-term Vision of Renewal
Instead of going out to make as many new disciples as possible, SLAQ (Servant Leader Quest) takes a handful of youth and provides an opportunity for them to become particularly strong disciples, something SLAQ intern Devin Stipe appreciates.
Read MoreReimagining Our Mission
“Our main resource for spreading the gospel is people, but it is the Spirit who is at work in the lives of those we engage with the gospel,” writes Solange Tartari, serving in Shkodër, Albania. “All we can do is be clear about our role and purpose in God’s reconciling work in the world.”
Read MoreNew Expressions of Ancient Practices
As an innovative expression of mission, The Soil and The Seed Project Director Seth Crissman writes that an ongoing posture of learning can change preconceived ideas about what mission and being “sent” looks like. We can then join in God’s work in the world in new and beautiful ways.”
Read MoreThank You for Sharing the Hope of Jesus
VMMissions is thankful for God’s provision and the generosity of our supporters, resulting in exceeding our goal by $10,000, raising a total of $200,025. This is the second highest year-to-date total in the last 16 years!
Read MoreVMMissions Launches North Africa Earthquake Relief Fund
Our hearts are broken for the people of North Africa who recently suffered a catastrophic earthquake. In a time of staggering loss and critical need, let’s join in prayer for comfort and hope in the midst of grief.
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