Most of the articles in our Bulletin share about the impactful work of our faithful colleagues on the field, as they wholistically bless those whom they serve. But there is another aspect of our ministry, which is rarely highlighted but critically important to the continuation of God’s work. That, of course, is mobilisation. This team labours to raise up people, prayer, and resources for God’s work through MSI. Our mobilisation aim is:

To glorify God by inspiring kingdom disciples to integrate their faith, professions and skills to participate in God’s work in China and beyond.

Our mobilisers work tirelessly to share God’s heart for the nations with God’s people. They organise events so that interested brothers and sisters can learn more about the needs of those whom we serve. They prepare prayer materials and bring people together to join in the essential work of prayer. Some of these MSI prayer meetings have been meeting together every month for over thirty years! Mobilisers share about the financial and material needs of our work so that individuals, churches, and organisations can also take part in the ongoing work and operations of MSI. These are all vital aspects of our mobilisation work. But common throughout these efforts is that mobilisers faithfully follow up with scores of inquiries.

Through attentive listening, timely sharing of opportunities, and Spirit-prompted prayer, our mobilisers connect our brothers and sisters with open doors for their next steps of discipleship. Sometimes when a suitable opportunity does not exist, mobilisers will actually work with field colleagues to create one that will fit our interested inquirers.

One of our mobilisers discovered that Mr. Z wanted to use his gap year to study in-country before the next phase of his education, as he explored God’s leading for his life. He started on a student visa, but discovered that it was not a good fit. After talking with trusted counsel, and with the support of his field mentor, he changed his focus to volunteering with several local non-profit groups. This led to many more impactful relationships and opportunities! These experiences helped him see the wholistic impact of professional service, and will help inform his future decisions.

XM, a young nurse, wanted to explore opportunities to serve through her profession. Her regional mobiliser helped her find a suitable placement, but local circumstances made it very difficult to continue there. Fortunately, several other opportunities were created so that she could continue to pursue her exploration of God’s leading in her life.

Mobilisers, together with our field colleagues, are committed to serve the wholistic needs of the field. Journeying with and inspiring kingdom disciples are part of our mission in participating in God’s work. We look forward to journeying with more young people who are discerning their direction in God’s kingdom. Please pray for our mobilisers as they work with field colleagues to inspire kingdom disciples to participate in God’s work in China and beyond.