BIBLE QUIZFind the references for the following Bible verses:“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations that issue missionary visas….”

“Therefore make disciples of all safe nations where you will not get into any trouble…”

Today’s Tentmakers: Serving in a Dangerous World

Tentmaker DefinitionToday’s WorldThe MandateGet Equipped!Principle of Tolerable RiskNext steps…

TENTMAKING

Professionals

Business Peopleare tentmakers are tentmakers

Studentsare tentmakers

(as long as they are committed to making Jesus known through their work & life)

there before me was a great multitude from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb

Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.

WE ARE HERE!

BEGINNING - Mark 16:15

THE END - Rev 7:9

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Tentmakers should prepare well for what is undoubtedly going to be the most challenging job they have ever done.

They need to have a healthy relationship with their home and sending church. This relationship is not optional!

They need specific, practical and targeted training. Professional people don’t have the luxury of attending

years of theological or missiological training.

GET EQUIPPED!

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Biblical basis of tentmaking & work Today's tentmaker challenges Cross cultural preparation Working in sensitive areas Spiritual challenges Sharing your faith at work Hospitality as ministry

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Starting a Bible study in your home Making disciples that make disciples House church planting Teams that work Tentmakers and their churches The preparation process

“We mobilize & equip disciplers to make disciples – not martyrs” Ari J. RocklinGLOBAL Opportunities

Presence Ministry

Prayer Ministry in Secret

Prayer Walks

Prayer – for divine appointment

Friendship Ministry

Direct Ministry

PRINCIPLE OF TOLERABLE RISK - ministry

Bible study together

Diligence - Working as unto the Lord

Prayer - in secret

Prayer – respectfully with permission

Prayer – divine interruptions

Your life! – well chosen comments

Buy the book! – relevant

Invitation - for coffee, walks etc.

(this step is not an option)

Action – Make the coffee! Do the job no one likes

PRINCIPLE OF TOLERABLE RISK@WORK

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.

In this world you will have trouble.

But take heart! I have overcome the world.“

John 16:33

NEXT STEPS….

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1. Subscribe to Tentmaking BriefsCurrently read in 169 nations

2. Attend a 4 ½ day Tentmaking Coursewww.globalopps.info/events

3. Get more info www.intent.org