What's moving in missions
Analysis and signal pieces from the Missio Nexus team and contributors. Updated regularly.
Honoring Givers
By Aaron Merver, ECFA Vice President of Public Affairs | As year-end giving approaches, ECFA shares ten trust-enhancing principles from its Giver’s Bill of Rights to help churches and ministries honor those who support their mission.
Two Risk Lists, One Big Difference
The World Economic Forum asked global experts what could go wrong in 2026. We asked mission leaders. The lists overlap in one place and split in another.
Deep and Wide: A Look Back at the 2026 Mission Leaders Conference
From September 23–25, 1,066 mission leaders, pastors, practitioners, and ministry professionals gathered in Orlando, Florida, for DEEP: Shaping Global Disciples, the 2026 Mission Leaders Conference…
Fashionista for Jesus
Have you ever thought that your clothes could make a difference in your relationships? I’m not talking about dressing modestly, although that is definitely is important.
What Do CEOs Say About the Mission Leaders Conference?
Why do mission leaders return to the Mission Leaders Conference year after year? Because they find practical learning, meaningful relationships, and fresh perspective for the challenges they face every day.
EMQ: Make Disciples Faithfully Across Cultures (Summer 2026)
Discipling Jesus commanded us to make disciples of all peoples, teaching them to obey all he commanded. This issue explores discipling essentials and challenges with particular attention to…
Training Track Pre-Event Meet & Greet
We’re thrilled you’re joining us for the Mission Leaders Conference, September 23–25, in Orlando, FL! And because you’ve expressed interest in the Training Track, we…
The Most Important Qualities in a Missionary
While I was on a short-term mission trip in Ethiopia, our team leader Rick asked our hosting missionary the following question: What are the most important qualities in a missionary?
Columbia International University Partnership
New Member Benefit: 25% OFF CIU Online Graduate and Doctoral Programs Missio Nexus is excited to announce a new partnership with Columbia International University (CIU)…
10 Things You Should Know About Ramadan
May 12 marks the end of the month-long fast sacred to Muslims around the world. Growing up in Southern California, I had little exposure to Islam in general, and to Ramadan in particular.
AI-Ready Mission Organization Cohort
Get Your Organization AI-Ready! Announcing a Missio Nexus 4-month Cohort Instead of reacting to the disruptions AI is generating, what if you could proactively position…
One Mission Society Celebrates 125 Years
GREENWOOD, Ind. – June 2026 – One Mission Society (OMS) celebrates its 125th anniversary on June 26-27, 2026, at the University of Indianapolis campus. The sold-out event will bring together more than 500 attendees from more than 20 nations across 6 continents.
Statement of Faith Update
June 2026 Dear Missio Nexus Members, We’ve just completed an update to our Statement of Faith—not to change what we believe but to strengthen how…
The Great Commission, the Great Commandment, and the Great Displacement
Jesus gave His Church two defining mandates: the Great Commandment calling us to love God and neighbors, and the Great Commission calling us to make disciples of all nations.
Honoring Faithful Leadership at the 2026 Mission Leaders Conference
Each year at the Mission Leaders Conference, the missions community recognizes individuals whose lives and work have had a significant impact on global mission.
A New Way to Pray as We Remember the Unreached
This month, the global Church gathers to remember the over three billion people with little to no access to the gospel. This observance, known as the International Day of the Unreached (IDU), is a moment of reflection, intercession, and renewed commitment to the Great Commission. For our team, IDU is both a reminder and celebration of what God is doing among the world’s unreached people groups (UPGs).
Networking Forums
Thank you for your interest in facilitating a Networking Forum at the 2026 Mission Leaders Conference. We’re grateful for your willingness to help create spaces…
EMQ Access & Subscription Update
We’re grateful for your continued support of EMQ (Evangelical Missions Quarterly). To better serve our readers and simplify access, we’ve updated our subscription and access…
Ministry Sabbatical Tools
In today’s fast-paced world, the importance of taking a sabbatical is more crucial than ever. This guide provides a comprehensive overview for mission-driven organizations, outlining…
7 Days of Prayer: Sunday, 8 to 14 March, 2026
This is a weekly guide to beseeching (δέομαι/deomai, Matthew 9) the Lord of the Harvest for the unreached peoples and places of the world. It’s edited by Justin Long, who also creates the Weekly Roundup.
Senior Leader Strategic Advisor
A 12-Month, One-on-One, Strategic Advisor Opportunity For senior leaders who: …then a Strategic Advisor may be the right fit. Senior leaders are navigating a climate…
7 Days of Prayer: Sunday, 15 to 21 February, 2026
This is a weekly guide to beseeching (δέομαι/deomai, Matthew 9) the Lord of the Harvest for the unreached peoples and places of the world. It’s edited by Justin Long, who also creates the Weekly Roundup.
Leading 10X Bigger with Jenn
Join us in this inspiring video from Mission Nexus as Jenn shares insights on what it means to lead with expanded vision and deeper capacity.…
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