Nehemiah Teams

Team Member Information

Packing List:  In preparation for your trip be sure to closely follow the recommended list. There are some differences depending on your team's location & ministry.

Check out the FAQ page for answers to questions you may have.  If you can't find the answer to you question... please email us and ask!

Testimony preparation:  One of the most powerful tools you'll use this summer is sharing your personal testimony. Read the documents below and begin working on your testimony before you leave the US so you'll be prepared to share it at orientation.

Sharpening Your Testimony:  Basic tips on sharing your story

 

Sample testimonies:

    Buddhist context

    Cousin context

    Catholic context

Required pre-field reading:  

All members/leaders are  asked to read Spiritual Warfare: Victory over the Powers of this World by Timothy Warner.  New & used copies available on Amazon. Read the book before you arrive at orientation but please bring it with you to the field.

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All members/leaders also need to read Foreign to Familar by Sarah A. Lanier.   Foreign to Familiar is a splendidly written, well researched work on cultures. Anyone traveling abroad should not leave home without this valuable resource! Sarah's love and sensitivity for people of all nations will touch your heart. This book creates within us a greater appreciation for our extended families around the world and an increased desire to better understand them. New & used copies available on Amazon.com

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Members/leaders on "work teams" (Project #100174, 100205, 100290, 100294, 100295, 100291, 100292, 100737, 100951, 101176) need to read Kingdom Communities by Jeff Palmer.  This can be ordered by emailing Dr. Jim Brown.  Cost is $5 per book which includes shipping. Send your request with $5 payment to:

Baptist Global Response

402 BNA Drive, Suite 411

Nashville, TN  37217

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All leaders are asked to get a copy of Impact Your World: Basic Training for Mission Teams (Member book).  Go ahead & order the book and begin working through chapters 1-5.  This can be ordered online through the IMB or through Lifeway online or store. We've included the links below:

http://imbresources.org/index.cfm/fa/store.prodlist/CatID/99/DeptID/1.cfm
http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/mainpage/0,1701,M%253D200952,00.html