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<h1>Serving as Senders</h1>
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<h3><b>Preface</b></h3>
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<p>I sat in the upper level of the auditorium at the University of Illinois in Urbana, listening to the heavy-weights of the evangelical community challenge 17,000 college students to a vital and personal commitment to world evangelization. It was InterVarsity's Urbana Student Mission Conference.</p>
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<p>I must admit I had begun daydreaming when all of a sudden there was that statement: "In secular war, for every one person on the battle front, there are <i>nine</i> others backing him up in what is called the 'line of communication.'"</p>
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<p>The concept exploded like a mortar shell! The speaker had been drawing a parallel between secular war and the spiritual warfare that accompanies cross-cultural ministry. He continued, "And how can we expect to win with any less than that ratio? God is not looking for Lone Rangers or Superstars; He is commanding an army—soldiers of the Cross."</p>
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<p>I said, "Thank You, Lord, for that confirmation!" At that time I was directing a one-year school of evangelism which had a strong emphasis on cross-cultural outreach. Though I had had no background in secular war, as soon as students applied to the school, I had been encouraging them to build around themselves a team of <i>nine</i> people who would support them in prayer, since enrolling in this school was saying to the enemy, "I am getting out of the pew and onto the battlefield!"</p>
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<p>Since that evening at Urbana, with more vigor than ever, I have encouraged, exhorted—even implored—anyone going into cross-cultural outreach ministry to not leave home without a strong, committed support team—a group that accepts the ministry of serving as senders.</p>
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<p>By the time we're through with our study together, you'll be able to answer this question: How can I get involved in the Great Commission of world evangelization even though I'm just an ordinary human being called to stay at home?</p>
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<p><i>You</i> can become personally involved in the mission process as a sender.</p>
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<p>Ministering by His grace,</p>
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<p>Neal Pirolo</p>
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<p>San Diego, California</p>
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