A monthly update from Team Expansion

What does it look like?

This month we focused on the many acts of obedience. Sometimes it’s a single step. Sometimes it’s a major leap. Always, it’s an act of faith.

Homeless

“She floated patiently around the room, while I watched from my table on the periphery. I knew full well that God cherished this little swallow and I needed to act, despite the excuses colliding in my mind.”

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Chains of Injustice

“We can’t fix the issue of poverty, there is no hope in this world outside of Christ for addressing the corruption and injustice that abounds here but there is something that can be done: we can listen to the Holy Spirit.”

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Do you know how to battle with the Enemy and win?

Join us October 7 & 8 at Emerald Hills as Dean Trune, from Intentional Impact Ministries, will help us answer this question regarding spiritual warfare and more.

Register deadline: October 4
Cost: $30
Location: Emerald Hills, Louisville, KY

Featured Opportunity
Teach in Japan
Do you want an opportunity to engage one of the largest unreached people groups in the world with the Gospel – all in English?

Okinawa Christian School is seeking qualified teachers who will join their ministry to 420 students. Stipend and housing is provided.

If you are interested in this or any other opportunity, fill out a no-obligation profile at teamexpansion.org/profile

Prayer Requests

Praise God for the workers heard God’s call to carry the Gospel into the unreached parts of the world.

Pray for the courage to be obedient, whether in big leaps or small steps of faith.

Pray for the upcoming prayer weekend at Emerald Hills as the participants tackle tricky questions about spiritual warfare.

Join our Prayer Force to receive daily email prayer updates.

A No-Nonsense Call to Missions

By Doug Lucas

Today, I heard David Platt in person for speak 3 times. You’ll recall that David Platt is author of the little book with the big message, Radical. Platt’s first message of the day bowled me over. He spoke from 1 Cor. 15 and the main theme was, “Hey, you’re going to die anyway. Why not give your life for something that matters. Why not die in the mission field.” Honestly, by the time he was done, I was ready to sign up to become a missionary. Never mind that I’d spent the last 38 years of my life serving as one. His words were so compelling and the message was so obvious. He opened with these words: “It’s obvious that not all of you will decide to move cross-culturally to share the Good News with unreached people and places. What I can’t figure out is, with 2.8 billion people still outside the reach of anyone able to share the Good News with them, what’s holding you back?”

Indeed — why not? Almost every day at Emerald Hills, we talk with people of all ages about mission opportunities. Our mobilizers cast the vision for making a difference worldwide. Our trainers prepare would-be messengers for the works of service that God has called them to do. And our field coordinators coach on-field workers for maximum impact. I honestly believe that 90% of all church members would move overseas as missionaries or business people for Christian causes — if someone would just help them get started.

That’s why we’re so grateful that you’re helping make Emerald Hills a reality. By helping us make things happen at Emerald Hills, we’re in turn able to help THEM make something happen in dozens of lands around the world. Thank you for your partnership — and, as David Platt said today, May God speed the coming of His Kingdom to the nations.