Pieces of One, Part 1, The One

Romans 15:19-29

Missionary Perspective and Vision

• Historical context: Comparison of the 1910 Edinburgh conference and the 2000 Amsterdam convocation
• Changes in the global mission landscape over the last century
• Opportunities and challenges in modern missions

Growth and Challenges in Specific Regions

• Growth of the church in Africa, Latin America, and Asia
• Persistent unreached areas in North India, the Muslim world, and other regions
• Hostility and persecution faced by missionaries in various parts of the world

Paul's Missionary Strategy (Romans 15:23-24)

• Paul's reflection on his ministry and future plans
• The principle of strategic partnerships for mission work
• Paul's desire for the Roman church to assist him in his journey to Spain

Forming Coalitions for Mission

• The role of the Western Church in partnering with emerging churches globally
• Examples of successful partnerships (e.g., Korean missionaries, Chinese church's Back to Jerusalem movement)
• Importance of supporting local and national missionaries

Practical Steps for Individuals and Churches

• Encouragement to build global friendships and engage in cross-cultural experiences
• Importance of praying for the global church and using resources like "Operation World"
• Developing mission programs in churches that are sensitive to and supportive of the global church
• Encouragement to support national evangelists and missionaries

Final Encouragement and Call to Action

• The privilege and responsibility of being part of God's global mission
• Invitation to seek ways to partner with the global church in missions
• Closing prayer for guidance and commitment to God's mission

*The above summary is AI-generated, so discrepancies may exist. Please refer to the audio or video file to verify accuracy.