COGOP Missionaries?

[Cpt. Jack]

The question though is about traditional American missionaries that go from church to church and raise pledges until they have a certain level of support. Then they go on the field for 3 or 4 years....comback and start over.

I don't think the COGOP has ever had anything very similar to that....its mostly always been national ministers I think.

Daniel Miller is one of these so called volunteer missionarys. He does go to Churches and share his calling and ministry. He and his family are totaly dependant on local Churches supporting them. They have been working in Paraguay for some time.

These type of missionaries are referred to as "volunteer" missionaries by the COGOP leadership. The term "volunteer" may open a can of worms that I do not feel that this is the forum for. I hope this answers your question in part. I will try to find out if we now have any individuals that are on the field that are not serving under an official appointment.

The Millers are these type of indivuals. Their is no offical appointment. To have an offical appointment would mean a SALARY I guess. I will drop this next BOMB and run for cover.

It seems COGOP dose not believe God calls MISSIONARIES OR EVANGELIST.
any more.

[Cpt. Jack]

I forgot----If any one is interested in contacting the Millers or getting their news letter you may contact Dan misionero9501@hotmail.com

[dawgs10]

when tim a billy ray charles were in the mission field we supported them personaly as well as raised some large mission offerings that went to other areas. we were their home church so we supported them more than anyone person mostly because we knew their needs because of communication.

[ichthus]

These responses are very informative, thanks! I had no idea at all, and am very surprised actually. Thank God for the volunteers that exist, but it sounds like they are not promoted or encouraged at all! the Church of God has "many" US missionaries fully supported by the churches thru HQTRS, but even they pale when compared to the AOG and maybe even Foursquare!! The AOG has like 4,000-5,000 US missionaries. Even smaller groups like Pentecostal Holiness and Pentecostal Church of God have more than a few missionaries. Why is the COG family tree---COG/COGOP so different in this area? They always say "well we support national workers", but the AOG supports millions of national workers as well as thousands of God-called US Missionaries!!

[germanshepherd]

After some research, it appears that we currently have six couples and four individuals that I know of that serve as "volunteer" missionaries. If you would like more information, you may contact the Global Outreach Department at the International Offices. There may be a few more that I have missed, but that is what I have found.

[rough_rider]

We raise our amount by 10% each year for our harvest partner.

In ten years you'd be giving 100% to your HP in that case.

Your right, I stand corrected, it's not every year lol. It's done every so many years, and I'm not sure how many. I understood it to be yearly but never done the math on it, I checked it out and the last 10% increase was about 4yrs ago.

[paul]

We raise our amount by 10% each year for our harvest partner.

In ten years you'd be giving 100% to your HP in that case.

Your right, I stand corrected, it's not every year lol. It's done every so many years, and I'm not sure how many. I understood it to be yearly but never done the math on it, I checked it out and the last 10% increase was about 4yrs ago.

Just some stats: Average inflation increased from 24 1/2 percent to 46 percent, investment ratios declined, and external debt increased sharply. This overall performance, however, conceals a wide range of different trends across countries and regions. While Asia saw an increase in annual growth of nearly 1 1/2 percentage points, and only a small increase in inflation, other regions experienced a marked slowdown in growth;

The cost of doing to work of the ministry in these countries has escalated greatly over the past couple of years. Also one must keep into account that the dollar is weakening and this has major impact on those missionaries raising funds to keep themselves on the fields.

[cndlou]

If your at the General Assembly in August...attend the Mission Encounter on Thursday... Several of the "volunteer" missionaries will have a booth an you can talk with them directly.... It is a very cool experience...

[Linda]

If your at the General Assembly in August...attend the Mission Encounter on Thursday... Several of the "volunteer" missionaries will have a booth an you can talk with them directly.... It is a very cool experience...

This is my favorite part of the Assembly...can't wait!

[cndlou]

Linda, Look me up... I will be there working...somewhere... Help me remember and I will tell you where a little closer to time.... I never know until closer to time....

[rjjunior]

Lord willing, I'll be there with Ethiopia

[PastorDaniel]

Lord willing, I'll be there with Ethiopia

How you gonna move it off the continent of Africa, and how you gonna get it there???

[TW]

Lord willing, I'll be there with Ethiopia

How you gonna move it off the continent of Africa, and how you gonna get it there???

I don't think we have a hotel in Nashville that can provide accommodations.


TW

[dawgs10]

Lord willing, I'll be there with Ethiopia

How you gonna move it off the continent of Africa, and how you gonna get it there???

they will eat us out of house and home

[rjjunior]

Lord willing, I'll be there with Ethiopia

How you gonna move it off the continent of Africa, and how you gonna get it there???

I still have Ethiopian soil in my pores from our mission trip. It goes where I go.

they will eat us out of house and home

Actually, they'll feed you till you can't eat anymore. That was my experience. (of course, I'm a skinny little fella)