Here’s just a snapshot of some things you can do to get yourself pumped for the event, and get the maximum impact out of the night. Feel free to mix-n-match and adapt to suit your needs!
Walk in their Shoes
Here, you can purchase a pair of bright shoelaces to remind you to pray for the persecuted and to ‘walk in their shoes’.
http://www.opendoors.org.au/page/148/youth-resources
Most Persecuted Countries
Want to pray for your world? This map from shows the countries where Christians are most likely to be persecuted for their faith.
http://www.opendoors.org.au/files/worldwatchlist/WorldWatchMap%202009.pdf
Church planting
Wanna know all about church planting? Check out this website, especially the blog page for insider stories from the field!
http://wec.com.au/
Short term mission
Got some spare time over summer and want to make a difference? This brochure encourages you to step into a summer team!
http://www.iteams.org.au/media/media/media-stepinto-summerteams.pdf
Acitivities
Some fantastic resources have recently been developed to help Christians explore the connections between their faith and the big issues of the world today. Download the ‘Youth Curriculum Sample’ for some amazing, fully-developed ideas you can use in your youth group! Highly recommended.
http://www.justfaithcampaign.info/sample-previews.php
Questions?
Urbana is a HUGE youth missions conference that is held every year in the USA. Check out the website!! There is SO much stuff; it’s amazing! If you have a question about missions, look at their ‘Ask Jack’ page.
http://www.urbana.org/home
Create!
Got a creative streak? Check out these guys, who specialise in using technology, art, and other diverse means to communicate the gospel. It’s really cool.
http://www.createinternational.com/
Perspectives
If you want to know more about God’s heart for all people, and get a new perspective on missions, why not try a Perspectives course in your local area? Warning: may change the way you see the world forever.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiJaqFKLlwk
Global Rich List
Discover how rich you are! Enter your annual household income (you’ll need to convert from Aussie dollars to US Dollars or Euros) and see just how rich you are in comparison to the rest of the world’s population.
http://www.globalrichlist.com/
I am Woman!
Are you a woman who is interested in helping the poor? Check out this list of things you can do to be inspired, informed and do something!
http://www.tear.org.au/lydias-list/things-to-do/
More?
For links to even MORE resources – books, resource kits, simulation games and videos – try this website.
http://www.tear.org.au/resources/
You ain’t seen nothin’ yet. Honestly, this list is just scratching the surface. Do your own search and you’ll find that there’s even more information at your fingertips to get excited about mission.