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Table of Contents

A Biblical Foundation for Being Missions-Minded
What Does It Mean to Be Missions-Minded?
Evidence of a Missions-Minded Church
1. A Global and Local Outreach Focus
2. Financial Investment in Missions
3. Missionary Support
4. Training and Sending Missionaries
5. Missions in the Church’s Culture
Evidence of Impact: What Does a Missions-Minded Church Achieve?
1. Lives Changed Locally and Globally
2. Church Growth and Expansion
3. Building Partnerships in the Global Church
Final Thoughts