1. Missions Convention AuG 2010
1JO 3

2. Missionary Enterprise is the main business concern of the Church
Missions do not receive support from the Pagans
Missions Partnering!

3. Church People are STILL the main supporters of Missions
Missions Involvement is one of the standards that believers are tested
Church People are recognized as either Helper or Hinderer of Missions
Missions Partnering!

4. Hinderer Diotrephes, v9-11 Condemned Loves to be the First.
Refuses Leadership.
Malicious gossip.
Does not Cooperate
Stops others from helping
Drives helpers out of Church!

5. Hinderer Bad Example, Do not imitate
Evil Influence, Do not be deceived
Unacquainted with God, Do not listen to his cause.

6. Helper Gaius, Demetrius.. Commended
Authentic, walks in the Truth, v3-4
Faithful, in welcoming & aiding the mobile preachers, v5
God-honoring, doing and giving the best that befits God! V6b
Works as a partner for the truth, v8
Good example and influence to others, v11-12

7. Lessons Highlighted
Walking in the truth includes propagating the truth.
Pursue Excellence; it honors God and is worthy of God.

8. On Missions Involvement: “Give God your firstfruit, not your leftovers

9. Sending in a manner worthy of God!
Happens because..
Of your obedience to Duty
Of your love for God’s Work
Of your sense of God’s Worth