THE JOY OF BEING SENT
Renee said there were many things people could do now to prepare, even while borders remained closed, like: • enrolling in ACCI’s Intercultural Ministry Competence course or undertaking other relevant training
One of the highlights of the virtual PanAsia Conference this year was a session focused on helping new missionaries prepare for the field.
• working with an ACCI field coach to make a strategic plan • engaging supporters “As of mid-2021 we have more ACCI field workers back on the field than still in Australia. We are hoping and praying by 2022 to see more borders open and more opportunities for new field workers to go out onto the field.”
ACCI Missions Manager and Field Coach Renee Quilty, talked to participants about the steps involved and encouraged those who were interested to contact ACCI straight away. “If you are feeling like this is God’s calling for you, please call us,” Renee said. “You don’t have to have all your plans laid out. The sooner we connect, the sooner we can help you in the process.”
Ready to start your missions journey? Visit acci.org.au/go or email info@acci.org.au
PANASIA INSPIRATION
For the second year running, ACCI hosted a virtual version of the annual PanAsia Conference. Using three social media platforms, the conference featured a number of online discussions with field workers, video messages from ACCI leaders and live question and answer sessions. The content has so far been viewed more than 14,300 times (and counting)! “The virtual format allowed us to penetrate places and gain the interest of people who otherwise would not have been familiar with the mission,” ACCI Director John Hunt said. As always, the conference provided opportunities for field workers to gather and encourage each other, while inspiring the many churches and individuals around the world who support them. “I think people know that others care but there is nothing like being reminded of that – particularly when you are on a distant shore and living in a time like this,” John said. “I believe the message that came through the loudest from everyone who shared their story was one of resilience and hope. Despite the challenges, our field workers continue to work hard and look for new and creative ways to help the people they serve because they know this is what God has called them to do.”
Want to see PanAsia for yourself? Head to ACCI Missions and Relief ’s Facebook, YouTube or Instagram accounts to view all the content from the 2021 conference. 8
