Transforming Ventures (Paperback)

Jane Ives

ISBN 10: 0835809102 / ISBN 13: 9780835809108

Published by Upper Room Books, 2000

Paperback. Trends reveal that more and more people are using vacation time to experience new things or to help others. This book will help you consider how you can use your free time toward discipleship. Whether you go with a construction team, a traveling choir, or as an individual volunteer missionary abroad, you'll end up receiving more from the experience than you give.Short-term mission projects can change an individual's life and the ministry of any church. Transforming Ventures approaches these mission opportunities with the spiritual journey at its core.Ives weaves scripture, personal witness statements, and spiritual practices into a resource that will affect your life and the larger ministry of the church. As you gain a clearer understanding of God's call in your life, you'll recognize the ways God is already at work in the lives of those you seek to serve.Ives's book is also an engaging study for small groups, leaders of youth missioners, and individuals who long to wander. With a strong emphasis on scripture, personal witness, and spiritual practices, this text offers opportunities for spiritual reflection and growth to people serving in short-term missions. Ives develops spiritual themes in mission and invites participants to be open to God before, during, and after the mission trip. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780835809108

Synopsis:

Trends reveal that more and more people are using vacation time to experience new things or to help others. This book will help you consider how you can use your free time toward discipleship. Whether you go with a construction team, a traveling choir, or as an individual volunteer missionary abroad, you'll end up receiving more from the experience than you give.

Short-term mission projects can change an individual's life and the ministry of any church. Transforming Ventures approaches these mission opportunities with the spiritual journey at its core.

Ives weaves scripture, personal witness statements, and spiritual practices into a resource that will affect your life and the larger ministry of the church. As you gain a clearer understanding of God's call in your life, you'll recognize the ways God is already at work in the lives of those you seek to serve.

Ives's book is also an engaging study for small groups, leaders of youth missioners, and individuals who long to wander.

About the Author: A native of New England, Jane Ives lives now in Charleston, West Virginia. Jane is an active participant in Volunteers in Mission programs.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Transforming Ventures (Paperback)
Publisher: Upper Room Books
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new