World Missions Today

Missions ...anywhere...anytime!

2012-02-22T12:19:00.000-08:00

I believe all of us (Jesus followers) should be on mission 24/7. Missions isn't something we go on... it's something we live.

I just returned from the Philippines with a few other Jesus freaks :) We went to show and share the love of Christ in various ways. One of the guys is an amateur photographer. He found a way to use his passion for photography and art to reach a new generation. He started a photo ministry in order to bring hope to people who may have thought they were "destined" to live a life of poverty.

While the project is in the infant stages, it excites me to think of the possibilities of helping people with their current needs but also investing in their future.

For more info, check out his website: http://www.seven0seven.org/project-philippines

Why do missions?

2012-01-26T12:52:00.000-08:00

That's a great question.

Done properly...
a mission trip enhances the spiritual growth of the entire church.

a mission trip can be done from a church of almost any size. Even a small church can do a short term trip.

a mission trip gives team members a goal that motivates commitment to spiritual development.

a mission trip gives us a way to participate in obedience to the Bible (the Great Commission).

a mission trip can advance a missionary's work rather than delay it.

a mission trip can bring great excitement to your church.

a mission trip can be the entry point for God to work in a whole new way in your church.

a mission trip can develop skills and attitudes in your team members that will benefit the growth of your church.

That's why :)

In His Service,

Jeff Hoglen -
Founder of Open Arms International Ministries (OAIM.NET)

Reaching the Unreached

2012-01-18T21:00:00.000-08:00

My heart is to reach the unreached people groups of the world. A great resource is the Joshua Project. The website is valuable for researching the various countries and people groups within each country.
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here is the link to the unreached people group map of the Philippines:
http://www.joshuaproject.net/profiles/maps/m00320.pdf

and here is the link to the Joshua Project:

Joshua Project

All in?

2012-01-09T18:23:00.000-08:00

Would you sign this statement?

"I believe that God's command to take the Gospel message to all peoples applies to every Christian.

So, I pledge myself to doing whatever God asks of me to fulfill the Great Commission as written in Matthew 28:19-20.

I understand this will likely mean praying regularly for those peoples who have not yet heard.
I understand this will likely mean giving money to support missions.
I understand it may mean going myself as a missionary.

Whatever it means....... I am saying 'yes' to all of it."

Think about it.....
Would you sign your name below the statement?

What is Christian Missions?

2012-01-05T19:45:00.000-08:00

Question: "What is Christian Missions?"

Answer: Christian missions is following Christ’s call: sharing the Gospel with the lost world through God’s wisdom and strength.

Christian missions is obeying Christ
After Christ’s death and resurrection, He commanded the disciples to share the Gospel, the message of His redemption. "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age" (Matthew 28:19-20).

This Great Commission applies to Christians today. Rather than a burden, obeying His call brings joy and reward in heaven. We should fulfill our mission not out of duty but love: “For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; and He died for all, that they who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf. . . . Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation” (2 Corinthians 5:14-21).

God could convert everyone using a blinding light and the voice of Christ as He did with the apostle Paul. Instead, He gives Christians the mission of reconciliation (Acts 1:8-9). He works through us, calling sinners to turn to Christ in repentance and faith.

Hole in our Gospel

2011-10-04T14:58:00.000-07:00

I'm currently reading a book that is rocking my world. I haven't been so moved since reading Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne.

Be very careful if you decide to read this book; like any encounter with needed truth, you will feel increasingly uncomfortable as you go through the pages. Once you catch the vision.... the heart of the author - Richard Stearns paints, you will be enticed to slam the book shut and begin to change the world. We all have the opportunity to make an impact, in this country and even in others. We have heard many throughout history speak about injustice.... but yet the comfort zone beckons us.

Now is the time to stand up and break the chains of injustice in our world.... Do you dare try?

OAIM Missions Opportunity - Jan 2012

2011-07-12T09:13:00.001-07:00

We will be hosting a missions trip to the Philippines in January 2012. We will be covering a lot of ground and reaching some unreached people groups. High maintenance people need not apply as this will be a tough one.

Cost is $700 plus airfare which typically runs $1100-$1300 round trip. The cost includes accommodations, food, in-country airfare, in-country ground travel, outreach supplies and materials.

Contact me at jeff@oaim.net for more information.

Real People..... Needing Help

2010-08-25T06:29:00.001-07:00

This is a great video that a ministry in the Philippines shared with me. I hope you can take the time to watch it and then respond to what the Holy Spirit tells you to do.

Missionary Quotes

2010-07-01T20:20:00.000-07:00

Go....

2010-06-22T11:22:00.000-07:00

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

June 2010

2010-02-05T20:56:00.001-08:00

Short term mission opportunities available in June 2010. Destination - The philippines. The teams will get exposure to both urban missions as well as rural missions.

Antipolo, Rizal - Working with the Childrens Garden, an outreach ministry to street kids in the Manila area.

In Antipolo City, these street children are found in busy intersections, market place, fast food chains and jeepney terminals. Some would be seen around Antipolo Cathedral church engaging in various activities such as begging, picking pockets, car washing, car watching, scavenging, selling cigarettes, news papers, flowers, even sexual favors. Most of them come from large families where their parents have no regular job and sufficient education.
Most of these young people leave their homes due to poverty, family problems or an adventurous spirit which leads them to street activities with their friends. They are eventually led to perform acts of prostitution for their source of income. Allegedly, some corrupt policemen would act as their pimps. Aside from prostitution they may also be involved in thievery, and substance use making them future criminals in the society.

The Children’s Garden of the Philippines, Inc. (CGPI) believes in the Biblical passage in Luke 18:16: “Jesus called the children to him and said, ‘Let the little children come to me. Do not hinder them for the kingdom of God belongs to such these.’” Realizing the value that Jesus gives to the children, this organization places much emphasis in ensuring a brighter future for them through a holistic development program. This organization is a non-government, non-stock, non-profit that was established to assist street children and their families based on how Christ moved in their live and enabled them to become spiritually strong. Through spiritual recovery, the children become more economically productive and socially adjusted member of the society. The CGPI represents sincere efforts to show an underprivileged group that God, in His mercy and love, provides alternative way of life that is satisfying and hopeful despite the existence of adversaries and uncertainties.

Here is a intro to the Childrens Garden....but its in Tagalog.

Here is a video that another short term missions team shot while ministering at the Childrens Garden.

Typhoon Ondoy

2009-11-04T11:12:00.000-08:00

January 2009

2009-07-15T07:26:00.001-07:00

New Short term Missions Opportunity for low maintenance - kingdom minded believers. Contact me via email.

Finding Common Ground

2009-06-23T20:10:00.001-07:00

In order to be effective in missions, one of the first things you must do is seek common ground. The days of "turn or burn" outreach is over - in my opinion. One of the things we have done in the Philippines is to intentionally be a part of the community. Soccer has really become popular and our leaders have become die-hard fans as well. With this in mind, a soccer outreach was planned... a soccer clinic actually.

The clinic was a success and the small group of teens and college age young people meet every week for devotions and some soccer training.

Finding common ground is a natural way to let your light shine!

Missions Flame Seminar

2009-06-06T17:14:00.000-07:00

The Missions Flame seminar is designed as an introduction to world missions. Attendees will come away with the knowledge that they can make a difference for the kingdom of God.

Some of the sessions include:

* History of Christian Missions
* God's Global Agenda
* Just Like Jesus
* Right Motive and Humility
* Pre-mission planning & preparation
* Short term Missions - Is it worth it?
* A Small Church Can Significantly Impact World
* Questions and Answers Session
* Practical Tips

For more information please contact Open Arms International Ministries - EMAIL

Ask A Missionary

2009-06-06T17:08:00.000-07:00

If you have wanted to ask a question but didnt have the resources...I've got a website for you. www.askamissionary.com

From funding to pros and cons of using and agency to misionary training - this site can help.