Encouraging honesty in struggles and failures, and collaboration within communities.
Entrepreneurial thinking is an asset to cross-cultural work, which means bringing a positive and adaptable mindset that fosters failure, has quick feedback loops (asset mapping, human centered design, decentralization, replicable, scalable, sustainable). This mindset encourages honesty in struggles and failures, and to be open-handed and collaborative with those in the community.
Collaborate means connecting with people in different denominations, outreaches, industries, professions, and methods to create unity and ultimate best practices. We recognize that God is already at work in the places that mission workers will go—even the most remote regions that have never been engaged with the gospel. It is best to see what He has been up to and who have been His hands and feet in every area. How missions is done matters.
Strategic planning is necessary surrounding the implementation of initiatives in a practical way. We recognize that mission work needs to have a plan to make disciples and spread the gospel, and also should focus 90% on a development model. (See WHH to explore differences between types of work models: Relief, Rehabilitation, and Development). Business can be used as a mission field but we believe it needs to be done in such a way that directly disciples others. It is a tool to further the gospel locally or cross culturally.
Financial stewardship, no matter the type of outreach or ministry, is imperative and requires integrity and accountability in personal and professional settings. Living off support demands this level of excellence.
We’re so glad you’re here! We believe that effective missionary work is holistic, addressing the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of all involved. How can Healthy Missions support you as you seek to bring God's love and grace to the world?
