Preparing for a mission to spread the Gospel is an important and spiritually enriching
endeavor. Here’s a briefing to help guide your group of ministers and intercessors as you
prepare:
1. Prayer and Fasting
- Preparation in Prayer: Begin with prayer, asking for guidance, unity, and empowerment
through the Holy Spirit.
- Verse: Matthew 17:21 (NIV) - But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.
- Fasting for Clarity: Consider fasting as a group to seek God's will for your mission.
- Verse: Isaiah 58:6 (NIV) - "Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains
of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke..."
2. Spiritual Readiness
- Wear the Armor of God: Equip yourselves spiritually to face challenges.
- Verse: Ephesians 6:10-18 (NIV) - "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Put on the full armor of God..."
- Guard Your Heart: Maintain a spirit of love and humility.
- Verse: Philippians 2:3 (NIV) - "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather,
in humility value others above yourselves."
3. Unity and Fellowship
- Work Together: Cultivate unity among the team.
- Verse: Psalm 133:1 (NIV) - "How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together
in unity!"
- Encourage One Another: Build each other up in faith.
- Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV) - "Therefore encourage one another and build each other
up..."
4. Understanding the Message
- Know the Gospel: Ensure everyone is clear on the message of Christ.
- Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 (NIV) - "For what I received I passed on to you as of first
importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures..."
- Testify to His Goodness: Share personal testimonies of faith.
- Verse: Revelation 12:11 (NIV) - "They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and
by the word of their testimony..."
5. Cultural Sensitivity
- Know Your Audience: Research and understand the cultural context of the area you are going
to.
- Verse: 1 Corinthians 9:22 (NIV) - "To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have
become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some."
- Respect Local Customs**: Approach interactions with love and respect.
- Verse: Colossians 4:5 (NIV) - "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most
of every opportunity."
6. Acts of Service
- Demonstrate Love Through Action: Plan acts of service to show Christ’s love.
- Verse: Galatians 5:13 (NIV) - "Serve one another humbly in love."
- Meet Physical Needs: Consider how you can address both spiritual and physical needs in the
community.
- Verse: James 2:15-16 (NIV) - "Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.
If one of you says to them, 'Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,' but does nothing about their
physical needs..."
7. Evangelism Strategy
- Plan Your Approach Determine how you will present the Gospel message.
- Verse: Romans 10:14 (NIV) - "How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed
in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard?"
- Use Scripture Effectively: Prepare verses that resonate with your audience.
- Verse: Hebrews 4:12 (NIV) - "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any
double-edged sword..."
8. Follow-Up and Discipleship
- Establish Connections: Plan for follow-up with those who respond to the Gospel.
- Verse: Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV) - "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations..."
- Provide Resources: Equip new believers with materials for their spiritual growth.
- Verse: Acts 2:42 (NIV) - "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to
fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer."
Conclusion
As you prepare for this mission, remember that you are ambassadors of Christ. Seek His
presence continually, remain flexible in your plans, and be sensitive to the leading of the Holy
Spirit. May your mission be fruitful and glorifying to God!
Final Prayer
As you conclude your briefing, gather for a time of prayer, inviting God’s presence and guidance
into your preparations and mission.
Feel free to adapt this briefing to fit your group’s specific needs and the context of your mission.
May God bless your efforts!
