Tentmaking

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[edit] Tentmaking

[edit] Definition

Tentmakers are Great Commission Christians who integrate work and witness through secular employment or study. There are 3 broad categories in "tentmaking":

  • Lifestyle (LOCAL) : This is where aLL Christians are challenged to live their lives in a way that demonstrates the hope of the Gospel to colleagues who do not know Him. GOAL: Christian Maturity
  • Circumstantial (FOREIGN) : This is where a Christian may be moved or transferred to another country. He/she is then equipped to be a witness on the job and in free time. GOAL: Christian Witness
  • Missionaries (CROSS-CULTURAL) : This is where a Missionary utilizes his skill, experience and training in a secular position (job) or furthers his/her studies in a cross-cultural context in order to reach People with little or no access to the Gospel. GOAL: Church Planting

[edit] History

  • Tentmaking refers back to the Apostle Paul, who occasionally made tents. His employment met hisfinancial needs while he preached the Gospel.

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[edit] EUROPEAN TENTMAKING - BUSINESS AS MISSION COURSE

  • It's that time of year again when TENT Norway runs its annual TENTmaking Business as Mission course for those investigating tentmaking and for active tentmakers looking for encouragement, vision building and adding tools to their ministry toolbox. You will hear from experienced tentmakers, develop your own plan for ministry in the hard places and how to thrive in a new culture. Speakers this year include Gerson Celeti who will be sharing from his experience from a lifetime of missions, Ari of GLOBAL Opportunities a former tentmaker to China who has been helping new tentmakers get equipped for 10 years and from Steinar, the director of TENT Norway who has experience in microfinance development in Azerbaijan. As always, these courses will also have guest speakers who will share their stories. God has blessed TENT of Norway with their own building in the historical part of Bergen which is ideal for running courses. Sign up now, as class size is limited. Housing is available in hospitable Norwegian homes. Visit their website for more information and to register
  • http://www.tent.no or send Steinar an email at steinar@tent.no

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