When the Mission Appears to Be Failing

July 19, 2022 by Paul Shirk

What should a supporting church do when the mission appears to be failing, when concerns are increasing, and when support is decreasing?

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Publication Date: July 19, 2022

All items in the series:

Try the Spirits

Introducing Jesus in an IDP Camp

Renovation of the Mind

Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done

As Clay in the Hands of a Potter: Life Lessons from a Potter

Follow the Leader

Developing a Servant Heart: Stories of Ministry

What Do You Do With Light?

The Power of the Gospel

A Plentiful Harvest

Healing for Hurting Hearts

Compassion Fatigue

Essential Character Qualities for Communication Cross Culturally

Living in Fear or Living in Love

Victory Through the Cross

Serving Those in Poverty

It’s Our Turn: Preparing for and Completing Our Part of the Mission

Women Who Said Yes

Evangelism in the First Three Centuries

Anabaptist Respond to the Refugee Crisis (panel discussion)

Living with Confidence in an Age of Indecision

When to Stop Doing What We’ve Always Done

Cultivating Healthy Relationships Between Ministry Team Wives

The Cloak of Loyalty: Following a Leader

Direction from Mission Movements Since the Reformation

Practical Faith Lessons in Ministry

Stretch Out Your Hand Toward Him

Building Unity with Diversity

The Adventure of Battle in God’s Kingdom

A Slice of the Pie

Responding to Poverty with Community

Beauty, Men, and Matriska

Business as Mission

Learning (and Enjoying) to Submit to Others

Unearthing Your Talents

Reaching Quality Decisions through Engaged Discussions

Why I am a Conservative Anabaptist and Intend to Remain One

In the World, But Not Of the World

Finding Identity and Security in Christ

Graduation–Then What?

Advocating for Neglected and Abused Children

The Altar of Worship

Christian Maturity: Becoming a Mature Christian

Living Faith in a Confused World

Best Practices of Servant Leaders

Why No Converts From Our Community?

Becoming a Vessel of Honor

Go and Tell–Yes You Can!

Shema, Smartphones, and Tselem

How to Make the Most of Husband & Wife Relationships

Reflections of Church Planter’s Wife

Investing in the Local Bride of Christ

Building Confidence with Your Support Base

Creating and Maintaining Ownership in Ministry

Cross Cultural Ministry in Urban America

When the Mission Appears to Be Failing

Effective Administrative Writing

Creating Unified Vision, Strategy, and Structure

Serving with Joy in the Background

Helping the Undisciplined Person

Emotional Phases of a Woman’s Life

Glassenheit: Coming to Terms With What Is

Dos and Don’ts of Designated Donations

Developing and Maintaining an Organizational Vision

Relationship Problem Solving

Using Deputized Fundraising to Support Your Ministry

Birthing New Vision

Basic Principles of Conflict Resolution

What is That in Your Hand?

Nuts & Bolts of Using Social Media in Distinctly Anabaptist Ways (panel)

Developing Productive Relationships in Nonprofits

Thriving, Not Surviving, in Ministry

Maintaining a Sustainable Leadership Role

Re-entry: Caring for Returning Missionaries

Ministering to International Students and Scholars

Reflecting the Image and Glory of God as a Woman in Ministry

Competence that Enables Rather than Threatens or Competes

“May I Have a Receipt?” Extending Your Mission with Proper Receipting

Finding and Preparing Workers for Missionary Assignments

The Homeless Child in Our Homes

God, People, and Connecting the Two

Preparing for Missions

Prayer as Ministry

Boards That Make a Difference

How the Heavenly Father Can Meet Your Deepest Longings

Incorporating People of Other Backgrounds

Leadership When Holes Have Sprung in Our Ship

Maintaining the Dignity of the Poor

New Tech You Can Use

Praying God’s Will

The Invisible Women

Creating Church Culture

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