Military Missionaries

The United States Military Agencies could possibly be one of the greatest missionary sending agencies.  The US Military send our American men and women all over the world for great periods of time.  The International Mission Board (IMB) has retracted many men and women because of financial issues.  If we equip our military men and women to be Great Commission warriors then the Military becomes one of our greatest missionary sending agencies.
The thought is not to slight any workings of the IMB.  The IMB has been greatly favored and faithful for many years.  I am a HUGE fan of our IMB, but can we have a "both/and"? Can we financially support the IMB while creating a missionary strategy for those serving our country?  The United States will cover the bill so the church will need to only invest time and love.  If you are near our men and women in service then please consider discipling them to be image bearers of Jesus throughout our world.
Please be praying for those that are already engaging our military men and women with the message of hope from Jesus.  Let us always be encouraging and respectful of those that serve our country.  Even if they share faith views like yours or not their sacrifice deserves a great deal of respect and honor.
If you are in the military and you are reading this article, then please consider discipling those that are around you to be followers of Christ.  Please help them to learn that Christianity is about disciples making disciples that make disciples that make disciples ...  Thank you for your service. I pray for you often. I teach my children to respect you and your uniform.  Thank you for your service.

david evans is the Evangelism Team Leader for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.   Feel free to contact david via e-mail devans@tnbaptist.org.  In the meantime, check out “The Reaching App” by searching in your app store or visiting www.TheReachingApp.com.