Here’s a download of 11 practical resources to involve the whole church in getting new appointees ready and resourced for effective field service. It provides creative ideas, worksheets, and educational resources to help churches collaborate with missions agencies to walk with new workers through the crucial period of time between appointment and departure for field ministry. There is also an auxiliary package of resources to help churches set up a simple mentoring program for prospective missionaries. The materials can be customized by an individual church or by a mission agency for all of their churches. Order at:

http://www.catalystservices.org