🌍 Facebook Bible Study Series: Thinking Like Missionaries in Our Own Backyard

🔷 Post 1 – Jesus the Ultimate Missionary 📖 John 20:21 – “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” 🧠 Lesson: Jesus was sent as the first missionary, stepping into a culture and speaking its language. Our churches are called to do the same. ❓ Challenge: How can your church adopt a “sent” mentality in your local area?...greg 🔷 Post 2 – Learning the Language of the Community 📖 1 Corinthians 9:22 – “I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.” 🧠 Lesson: Missionaries learn the language and culture of the people they’re reaching. Churches can do the same by understanding local customs and needs. ❓ Challenge: What’s one way your church can better “speak the language” of your community?...greg 🔷 Post 3 – Raising Up New Leaders Locally 📖 2 Timothy 2:2 – “Entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.” 🧠 Lesson: Just as missionaries train local leaders, churches must equip and empower new generations to lead. ❓ Challenge: Who in your church could be mentored to become a future leader?...greg 🔷 Post 4 – Reaching Young Adults Where They Are