World World MissionsMissions

3 Reasons to Host a Missions Convention

Fulfill the Great Commission

Raise Awareness and Commitment

Bless and Encourage Missionaries

5 Benefits of Hosting a Missions Convention

1. Please the Lord

2. Get Acquainted with Missionaries

3. Increased Giving to Missions

4. Congregational Unity

5. Attract New Prospects who Share a Love for Missions

Step-by-Step Plans For Hosting a

Missions Convention

1. Pray. (What would God have your church do?)

2. Bring Senior Pastor on Board: Success is tied to their support

3. Meet with Board to solicit support

4. Share the Vision with Key Leaders

5. Put Together a Planning TeamPastoral StaffChurch Missions CoordinatorPrayer CoordinatorSetup/Cleanup CoordinatorOthers important to your convention

6. Select a Date (6 mos. Out)Wednesday thru Sunday

7. Check with District Office for Missionary Availability

8. Find the Needs of Your Missionaries

9. Begin Setting Funds Aside

Start Small . . . Do What You Can Do

The Goal is to serve and bless your missionaries, not for them to

come and “work” for you.

The priority in missions giving is people more than projects – the foremost beneficiary of mission support must be people called of God to reach new harvest fields . . . Supporting God’s mission in the world always involves sacrifice – L. John Bueno, Exec. Director of World Missions

Short Term Planning

Use pulpit to announce and generate enthusiasm

Encourage ministries to collect offerings

Congregational Handouts

4 Weeks Out

3 Weeks Out

1 Week Out

Week Of Convention

Put Up posters, banners, flags, etc.

Tables for Missionaries to Display Information

Involve as Many People as Possible

Details for Wednesday – Sunday Convention

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

How Should YouTreat Your Missionaries?

Hotel if possible

Royalty, not duty

Find ways to make them feel special

Make a big deal to congregation

It’s not the size of your missions convention that is important; it’s the size

of your heart!

Have Fun Through The Process!