Letting the Church Restore You
Read 1 John 4:7-21 For today’s devotional, Christina shared about how the church can bring you people that are both easy to love and difficult to love. She shared about...
Finding Family
Read Mark 10:28-30 For today’s devotional, Lisa Sinclair shares about her time overseas in Africa where she served with her family for over ten years. After homeschooling her son for...
Walking with Others
Read Romans 12:10 In today’s devotional video, Jason reflects on two key lessons from his time overseas. The first is something many of us struggle with: a pursuit of significance...
Seeing the Humanity in Everyone
Read 1 Corinthians 10:24 For today’s devotional, Jim Dressner shared a story from his time overseas in Asia. In that country’s context, extreme poverty would push many to begging...
Welcome & Introduction
Read Romans 12:10 At first glance, the theme “We’re Family” may seem a bit out of place for a missions conference. Shouldn’t we be focusing on how...
Week Five Review and Application
Use this time either by yourself, with one or two other people, or with your Small Group to reflect on how this week’s readings have impacted you. Reflect on Your...
Sub • Mission
Read James 4:1-12 This week, we have been talking about what it means to be kingdom people in a divided world. It’s fitting that this is the last Scripture passage...
A Kingdom Approach to Conflict
Read 2 Timothy 2:22-26 This passage is both beautifully and powerfully written. Paul uses strong language at the beginning of these verses, “Don’t have anything to do with foolish and...
Peaceable Kingdom
Read Titus 3:1-11 If we watch closely enough, our kids can reveal a deeper understanding of Scripture in the mundane parts of life. Take board games for example. My kids...
Open Table
The artwork for MissionsFest 2020 is a painting called “Open Table,” painted by Jonathan Shaw this year. Please read his artist statement below. One of my favorite names for God...