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A Missionary Support Team (MST) is usually a group of six to eight people with an interest in a missionary, and serve as a vital link between the missionary, the supporting home community, and EMM.
One MST chairperson has commented:
[Raising support] is also for our benefit.… One, we talk to a lot more people about [the missionary’s] work than we otherwise might, and two, we think of her and support her in prayer much more than we otherwise might if the funds were all taken care of. This brings about growth in our own spiritual lives.
Strengthened connections among the missionary, the sending churches, and EMM have numerous benefits. Churches are stimulated by greater engagement with the “front lines” of ministry; missionaries experience a broader base of emotional and financial support; and EMM gains increased connections and support, allowing us to invest further in the health of churches and missionaries.
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A Care Team is the short-term version of the Missionary Support Team – an MST focused on providing support to individuals on short-term teams.
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Looking for creative ways to support your missionary? Check out these ideas.
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Download audio files and pdfs of the following training workshops to help you and your missionary support team.
• Sharing the Vision
• Raising Finances
• Providing Spiritual and Emotional Care
• Caring for Kids Long-distance
• The Re-entry Transition
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Some great ideas from DualReach. Check out this web link for a creative list that has been used by churches to show love and care for missionary kids:
Ministering to Missionary Children |
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Meet the Missionary Support Team Coach
My name is Marilyn Peters. I am available to answer your questions about Missionary Support Teams. I also assist those who are forming or invited to be part of a Missionary Support Team.
Contact Marilyn Peters here.
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