Book #2 in the Mission-Minded Set
Introducing:
The Mission-Minded Family
Often, parents and teachers ask their children, “What do YOU want to be when you grow up?” Even within the church, this present generation is fixated on obtaining fame, wealth, and pleasure. But shouldn’t we be encouraging our children’s willingness to surrender to God’s plans for their futures?
In The Mission-Minded Family, Ann Dunagan presents a plan to transform the “Me Generation” into passionate warriors
consumed with God’s glory.
THE MISSION-MINDED FAMILY:
Releasing Your Family to God’s Destiny
By Ann Dunagan (Published by InterVarsity Press)
Our Mission-Minded books . . .
- The Mission-Minded Child: Amazon — Barnes & Noble — InterVarsity Press
- The Mission-Minded Family: Amazon — Barnes & Noble — InterVarsity Press
- The Whole World Needs Jesus: YWAM Publishing
The Mission-Minded Family is a great resource to promote an increased passion for WORLD MISSIONS in your local church. Buy a box or a case, and distribute to FAMILIES & FRIENDS!!!
Send them to your MISSIONARIES, to encourage their FAMILY LIFE!!!
Read a press release of TMMF by B & B Media Group
Read a condensed summary of TMMF on Crosswalk.com.
Read a helpful review of TMMF from CHRISTIAN BOOK PREVIEWS.
See inside THE MISSION-MINDED FAMILY (on Amazon)
Featured on . . .
THE MISSION-MINDED FAMILY – Featured on THE FAMILY CHANNEL/CBN.com
THE MISSION-MINDED FAMILY – Featured review on CHRISTIAN BOOK PREVIEWS
THE MISSION-MINDED FAMILY – Parenting articles on THE CHRISTIAN POST
THE MISSION-MINDED FAMILY – Homeschool articles on HEART OF THE MATTER
THE MISSION-MINDED FAMILY – Featured book summary on CROSSWALK.COM
THE MISSION-MINDED FAMILY – Featured radio broadcasts on FAMILY LIFE TODAY
It’s easy to mentor FAMILIES with The Mission-Minded Child & The Mission-Minded Family. Get a set for yourself and a few friends, and go through the books together. Take the FREE 40-Day Family Challenge, or start a mentoring group in your home or church (be sure to see our new FREE online Mission-Minded Families study guide for small groups…)
Recommendations . . .
GIVE YOUR FAMILY A DANGEROUS DESTINY!
“I loved this book! In a time in our country where the tendency is to keep our money and time and children very safe, this book encourages – even pushes – us to get out in the world and make a real difference with the resources we’ve been given. Ann Dunagan is no arm-chair missionary…the pages of the book are filled with actual experiences that she and her husband and kids have done for many years. It totally inspired me to take some big risks and help my kids learn to love the world beyond our doorstep.”
– Bo Stern – Bend, Oregon
EXCELLENT THOUGHT-PROVOKING RESOURCE!
The Mission Minded Family is an excellent thought-provoking resource to assist Christian families in moving in this more sane and biblical drection. By establishing this balance between our personal lives and our outreach to others we can enjoy a productive mission while launching a new generation into the same missionary lifestyle. By honoring God’s wisdom, our families can effectively raise our own children for the Lord, and simultaneously reach our world with the good news of Jesus Christ . . .
As you read The Mission-Minded Family, you will be “walking with the wise.” Ann Dunagan will walk with you through a very important topic, one that could spare you and our children the heartache that many well-meaning missionaries families have had to endure because of shortsighted missionary traditions…”
– Gregg Harris (from the book’s forward)
EDUCATIONAL . . . AND THE COOLEST BOOK!
“The Mission Minded Family” by Ann Dunagan is the coolest book! It has everything: hymns, stories of missions, mini biographies of missionaries, skits, a calendar of international holidays and suggestions for how to pray on those days, tools for teaching mission-mindedness, and even practical tips for missionary travel. This is an educational and informative book whether you’re planning to be a foreign missionary, a local missionary, or just to learn more about the field.”
– Stacey, Las Vegas, NV
ABSOLUTELY INSPIRING!
“In our busy lives, very seldom, do we stop to ask God if we’re truly fulfilling His purposes in our lives. “The Mission Minded Family” opens that line of communication between you and God to have a discussion about His will for your life…Don’t be surprised if you hear God speaking to you in greater ways than you ever imagined. If you are a church leader, I can’t imagine a better resource to promote to your congregation and a better gift to give to your missionary families. Ann Dunagan walks you through her and her husband’s lives as a missionaries and sprinkles it with wisdom coming from her young children who have experienced the power of God in and through their lives. The book is not only a resource that provides you with countless “how-to’s,” but it is filled with the Dunagan family’s missionary experiences that will inspire you and draw you nearer to God.”
– Cheri Hill
Our Mission-Minded books . . .
- The Mission-Minded Child: Amazon — Barnes & Noble — InterVarsity Press
- The Mission-Minded Family: Amazon — Barnes & Noble — InterVarsity Press
- The Whole World Needs Jesus: YWAM Publishing
Chinese New Year – February
Chinese New Year – China
Pray for the nation of China!
The Chinese New Year is celebrated with family gift giving and celebrations. In China, many people need Jesus, and many Christians suffer persecution.
- Pray for Needs in China: Operation World, Missions Atlas Project.
- Learn about Missionaries to China: Hudson Taylor, Gladys Alyward.
- Fun ideas: Eat a Chinese meal with chopsticks. Translate words into Chinese with an online translator. Watch a classic film about Gladys Alyward, “Inn of the Sixth Happiness” starring Ingrid Bergman. (Although not totally accurate, this film is heartwarming and inspirational).
FOCUS Video #5
Today’s focus is your MINISTRY LIFE. In this video (#5 in a 5-part FOCUS series), you will be encouraged to seek the Lord for His purposes in ministry and missions. As Christians, we need to be intentional about sharing the Gospel with people who don’t know Jesus.
“MISSIONS is not just for missionaries, God’s call is for all.”
–Jon & Ann Dunagan
Here are the links referred to in the video:
Super Mom vs. Abiding Mom Chart (source www.abidingmom.blogspot.com)
4-Month FOCUS Chart (with Bible verses)
Daily Bible-Reading Chart (source: www.bible-reading.com)
FALL Mission-Minded 3-Book Special
Right now, we’re running a FALL special on our Mission-Minded books. Our heart is to encourage you for God’s Great Commission, and to challenge you to consider mentoring a few other families for missions. We have a FREE 4-week study guide, utilizing these books and right now, we’re offering a SPECIAL on our 3-book set.
Blessings to you!
Ann
FOCUS Video #4
Today’s FOCUS is your FAMILY LIFE.
In this video (#4 in a 5-part FOCUS series), you will be encouraged to seek God’s direction in your FAMILY LIFE — in your Marriage and in your Parenting.
Here are the links referred to in the video:
Super Mom vs. Abiding Mom Chart (source www.abidingmom.blogspot.com)
4-Month FOCUS Chart (with Bible verses)
Daily Bible-Reading Chart (source: www.bible-reading.com)
FALL Mission-Minded 3-Book Special
Right now, we’re running a FALL special on our Mission-Minded books. Our heart is to encourage you for God’s Great Commission, and to challenge you to consider mentoring a few other families for missions. We have a FREE 4-week study guide, utilizing these books and right now, we’re offering a SPECIAL on our 3-book set.
And be sure to join us tomorrow . . . for #5 in this series!Blessings to you!
Ann
FOCUS Video #3
Today’s FOCUS is your PHYSICAL LIFE & HEALTH.
In this video (#3 in a 5-part FOCUS series), Ann will motivate you to seek the Lord for His FOCUS for your Physical Life, specifically in regards to exercise and healthy living. Our physical health can impact our effectiveness for the kingdom of God.
Here are the links referred to in the video:
Super Mom vs. Abiding Mom Chart (source www.abidingmom.blogspot.com)
4-Month FOCUS Chart (with Bible verses)
Daily Bible-Reading Chart (source: www.bible-reading.com)
FALL Mission-Minded 3-Book Special
Right now, we’re running a FALL special on our Mission-Minded books. Our heart is to encourage you for God’s Great Commission, and to challenge you to consider mentoring a few other families for missions. We have a FREE 4-week study guide, utilizing these books and right now, we’re offering a SPECIAL on our 3-book set.
And be sure to join us tomorrow . . . for part 4 in this series!Blessings to you!
Ann
FOCUS Video #2
Today’s FOCUS is your SPIRITUAL LIFE.
In this video (#2 in a 5-part FOCUS series), we look at putting God first. Today’s FOCUS emphasizes our spiritual life and the importance of a daily QUIET TIME with the Lord.
Jesus said, “Without Me, you can do NOTHING!”
We need to realize that without God, we can do NOTHING of eternal significance and true Kingdom effectiveness. To bear lasting fruit, we need to ABIDE in Jesus Christ.
Here are the links referred to in the video:
Super Mom vs. Abiding Mom Chart (source www.abidingmom.blogspot.com)
4-Month FOCUS Chart (with Bible verses)
Daily Bible-Reading Chart (source: www.bible-reading.com)
FALL Mission-Minded 3-Book Special
Right now, we’re running a FALL special on our Mission-Minded books. Our heart is to encourage you for God’s Great Commission, and to challenge you to consider mentoring a few other families for missions. We have a FREE 4-week study guide, utilizing these books and right now, we’re offering a SPECIAL on our 3-book set.
And be sure to join us tomorrow . . . for part 3 in this series!Blessings to you!
Ann
FOCUS Video #1
Focus on 4 areas of your life — for the next 4 months:
No matter what season, it’s always a good time for a fresh mission-minded FOCUS. In this video series (#1 in a 5-part FOCUS series), you will be encouraged to seek the Lord daily for His direction in EVERY area of your life: Spiritually, Physically, Family, and Ministry.
Here are the links referred to in the video:
Super Mom vs. Abiding Mom Chart (source www.abidingmom.blogspot.com)
4-Month FOCUS Chart (with Bible verses)
Daily Bible-Reading Chart (source: www.bible-reading.com)
FALL Mission-Minded Family – Mentoring Special
Right now, we’re running a FALL special on our Mission-Minded books. Our heart is to encourage you for God’s Great Commission, and to challenge you to consider mentoring a few other families for missions. We have a FREE 4-week study guide, utilizing these books and right now, we’re offering a SPECIAL on our 3-book set.
And be sure to join us tomorrow . . . for part 2 in this series!Blessings to you!
Ann
Meet Gloria at Guma Na Yesu!
Why Care For Orphans?
(Q & A from our Mission-Minded Families podcast with Ann Dunagan — 8 minutes)
Jesus never fails!
(Please keep Gloria and all of the children at Guma Na Yesu – Keep With Jesus – Children’s Center – in UGANDA, EAST AFRICA – in your prayers. Thank you for CARING & for LOVING ORPHANS!)
Families & Missions . . . in FEBRUARY
February’s MISSION-MINDED FAMILY holiday focus includes: Valentines Day, President’s Day, and Black History Month. Our emphasis is God’s LOVE for the WORLD, the PASSION of JESUS as He died on the cross for the world, and our need to PRAY for Christians who are being PERSECUTED for their faith.
TEACHING OPPORTUNITY:
Update Your February Calendar: Throughout the year, acknowledging international holidays and using these days as focus-points for prayer, can give our families an insight into our world’s need for Jesus. These vibrant festivities are filled with colorful expression, yet often these traditions are rooted in false religion and fear. Get out your family calendar, and take a moment to write down the names of these holidays on their respective dates.
Throughout the year, you can come back to the chapter, “Enjoying Missions Throughout the Year” in The Mission-Minded Family, to read about each holiday and pray accordingly.
Valentine’s Day
(February 14th) – This holiday, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, was named after two early Christian martyrs named Valentine and is observed by Western and Western-influenced cultures. In the United States and some other countries, cards and gifts are given to friends, sweethearts, and family members to express love.
- A STARTLING MISSION FACT: From Neal Pirolo’s 1991 book, Serving as Senders – On just one day, February 14, Americans spend over 700 million dollars to say “I love you” with Valentine’s Day cards. Less than that is spent in the whole month of February (and in each of the other months) to tell a lost and dying world that God loves them!
- NEIGHBORHOOD VALENTINE OUTREACH: Encourage your kids to make Valentine’s Day cards to thank the special people in their lives. You could also use these cards as a witnessing tool – to share “Jesus LOVES You!” with unsaved family members, young friends, or adult neighbors who need the Lord.
- HELPFUL LINK: Click here for FREE Valentine’s Day cards and envelopes.
- PRAYER FOCUS – Voice of the Martyrs & the Persecuted Church: Pray for contemporary Christians who are being persecuted for their faith in Jesus Christ. See persecution.org, or read a selection from the great book, Jesus Freaks, by dc Talk. Also, here’s an excellent article about St. Valentine the Martyr from Christian Persecution blog (The Voice of the Martyrs).
President’s Day – USA
(3rd Monday of the month – February 20, 2012)
Pray for government leaders and for the president of the United States. A good source for help:
Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (I Timothy 2:1-4).
Black History Month – February
Did you know? Did you know that the first missionary from America was of African/American descent? George Liele, a Baptist Minister, left America in 1782 to start a church in Jamaica. This was twenty years before Adoniram & Nancy Judson left from America to Burma.
(And did you know? There’s a GEORGE LEILE “Missionary Monologue” featured in THE MISSION-MINDED CHILD!!!)
The world needs Jesus . . . all year long!
Let’s share God’s LOVE!!!
- “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” (John 15:13).
- “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).
NETS: Joseph and the JESUS Film
News from Uganda:
We received AWESOME exciting news from NETS minister, Joseph Baluku in Bwera, Uganda. he just received a brand-new JESUS Film projector, and he is thrilled. Just look at these photos from the front lines of evangelism, along with his personal hand-written praise report.
Thank you so much for your love and mission support for Harvest Ministry and the NETS (National Evangelism Team Support) outreach.
Mission outreaches included evangelism in schools and villages, and teaching seminars for couples. Thousands of people were in attendance at all the meetings and 450 people prayed to surrender their lives to Jesus. We praise God for all those who were saved, water baptized, and healed! Please keep Joseph and his wife, Margret, and their family and ministry in your prayers, as long as all the NETS ministry.
TESTIMONY:
I witnessed the hand of God in the Katholhu outreach. One woman who had been sick, suffering from back pain for two years was healed. In the couple seminar, a lady who had planned a divorce changed her mind and forgave her husband.
Pray with me this month of November. I have planned to reach hospitals and prisons taking the Gospel.
NOTE: I thank God very very much for His provision of the projector and its equipment for showing the JESUS Film. AMEN. AMEN. AMEN!!!!
Joseph Baluku,
Bwera, Uganda – NETS Minister
