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Officiating on the diagonal

Officiating on the diagonal

This summer, off and on, I have been following The World Cup – the most popular and engaging sport in the history of the human race, I am sure. Maybe you have been following The Cup, too.

If you have, and if you are any sort of fan at all, you may have wondered from time to time about the game’s officiating. This year’s Cup provided multiple opportunities. There were obvious ... [Read the Rest!]

Prayer Newsletter » Editorial » Officiating on the diagonal

Values

Values

Every organization is based upon a set of core values — the understandings and commitments that make an organization tick.

The World Mission Prayer League is based upon a set of values, too:

Prayer A life in community Finding the frontiers of God’s mission in the world Simplicity in life and service Dependence upon God The priesthood of all believers Holism in ministry A Lutheran confession and identity Also see Doing Mission as Lutherans Do and Reformation children

You will find a ... [Read the Rest!]

Mission and Vision » Values

Mission Priorities

Mission Priorities Introduction

In September 1998 we approved a Mission Statement to guide our life and work together. In November 2000 we described a Vision Statement representing a hoped-for picture of our mission at work.

These documents form an important base for strategic planning. But how will we build upon them?

It will be useful to identify Strategic Priorities based upon our Vision Statement. Priorities will provide us with a framework for elaborating objectives consistent ... [Read the Rest!]

Mission and Vision » Mission Priorities

Mortals like you

Mortals like you

"Elijah was a human being like us, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth." (James 5:17)

"We are mortals just like you, and we bring you good news…." (Acts 14:15)

I am ten kilometers over Greenland, winging my way from Amsterdam to Minneapolis following 3 1/2 weeks “on the road.” A few days ago I participated ... [Read the Rest!]

Prayer Newsletter » Editorial » Mortals like you

Organization and Administration

Organization and Administration Membership in the Prayer League

(15) The World Mission Prayer League has felt it right that its membership be made up of a wide-ranging, free fellowship of men and women who take into their hearts and prayers the interests and concerns of the Mission.

(16) As the name of this missionary fellowship suggests, its watchword is prayer. Therefore it is the desire of the Mission to secure for its work the power ... [Read the Rest!]

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