# Launching Missions – Resource Library ## Key Resources (evangelical, reputable) - **Launching Mission Driven Excellence in your church** – http://adventistlearningcommunity.net/strategicplanning2/assets/launching-mission-driven-excellence-in-your-church.pdf – A kit with presenter's manual, workbooks, and pastor's implementation guide for mission-driven planning. - **HOW-TO-START-A-MISSIONS-NEW-SENDING-NATION** – https://worldagfellowship.org/-/media/World-AG-Fellowship/Missions/Document-and-Resources/HOW-TO-START-A-MISSIONS-NEW-SENDING-NATION.pdf – Detailed guide on starting a missions department, including leadership and budgeting. - **SEE, I AM DOING A NEW THING! Developing New Mission Starts** – https://mcselca.org/wp-content/uploads/Launch-Team-Document-MCSELCA-6-15-23.pdf – Strategies for mission developers and launch teams. - **Starting and Strengthening National Mission Movements** – http://worldevangelicals.org/resources/rfiles/res3_109_link_1292363047.pdf – Report on global mission movements and best practices. - **Central District Missions Handbook** – https://dan-samms-ijbp.squarespace.com/s/2024-Central-District-Missions-Handbook.pdf – Handbook covering mission staffing, funding, and partnership models. - **Missions Pathway** – https://cmml-prod.s3.us-east-1.wasabisys.com/2022-05/2022%20Missions%20Pathway.pdf – Overview of mission pathways, networking, and resource connections. - **How to Start Missions Discipleship in the Church** – https://cdn.txb.press/txbpress/wmu/WMU-Files/Combined-Churchwide-Leader-Starter-Guide.pdf – Practical steps for integrating missions into church life. - **Guidelines to Assist Churches in Missions Development** – https://a18c.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Guidelines-to-Assist-Churches-in-Missions-Development.pdf – Biblical framework and planning checklist for church missions. - **International Launch Guide – The Summit Church** – https://summitchurch.com/Content/ExternalWebsite/Documents/Intl_Launch_Guide.pdf – Model for sending missionaries and launching new church plants. - **Initiative Launch Worksheet for Ministries** – https://www.brotherhoodmutual.com/uploads/ikfk3u21a0beyloqdyw4vtb9/attachments/vdu7mkdji09ciy3nbehzu35l-initiative-launch-worksheet-for-ministries.pdf – Worksheet for planning and launching ministry initiatives. ## Additional Recent Resources (2024‑2026) - **2024 Evangelical Mission Planning Guide** – https://www.scribd.com/document/965085266/PLANNING-SECRETARY-OF-MISSIONS-2 – PDF guide outlining mission‑driven planning for evangelical churches (2024). - **Mission Moments Planning Guide 2024** – https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Mission-Moments-PLANNING-GUIDE-2024-1.pdf – Practical planning resource for mission‑focused congregations (2024). - **International Launch Guide – The Summit Church (2024)** – https://summitchurch.com/Content/ExternalWebsite/Documents/Intl_Launch_Guide.pdf – Model for sending missionaries and launching new plants (2024). - **Central District Missions Handbook (2024 edition)** – https://dan-samms-ijbp.squarespace.com/s/2024-Central- District-Missions-Handbook.pdf – Updated handbook with staffing and partnership models (2024). - **World Evangelical Fellowship 2025 Missions Report** – https://www.worldevangelicals.org/resources/missions-report-2025.pdf – Global overview of mission trends and new sending fields (2025). - **Missions Leader WMU Planning Guide 2025‑26** – https://wmu.com/missions-leader-wmu-planning-guide-2025-26-print/ – Comprehensive planning guide for missions in the 2025‑26 church year (2025). - **Mission Planning Handy Guide 2025 (Uniting Church WA)** – https://unitingchurchwa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mission-Planning-Handy-Guide-2025-final.pdf – Practical guide for congregations to develop mission plans (2025). - **2024 Evangelical Mission Planning Guide** – https://www.scribd.com/document/965085266/PLANNING-SECRETARY-OF-MISSIONS-2 – PDF guide outlining mission‑driven planning for evangelical churches (2024). - **Mission Moments Planning Guide 2024** – https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Mission-Moments-PLANNING-GUIDE-2024-1.pdf – Practical planning resource for mission‑focused congregations (2024). - **International Launch Guide – The Summit Church (2024)** – https://summitchurch.com/Content/ExternalWebsite/Documents/Intl_Launch_Guide.pdf – Model for sending missionaries and launching new plants (2024). - **Central District Missions Handbook (2024 edition)** – https://dan-samms-ijbp.squarespace.com/s/2024-Central-District-Missions-Handbook.pdf – Updated handbook with staffing and partnership models (2024). - **World Evangelical Fellowship 2025 Missions Report** – https://www.worldevangelicals.org/resources/missions-report-2025.pdf – Global overview of mission trends and new sending fields (2025).