Luke Womack and Matt Sonke from Airo discuss their mission work, relieving $6,959,931 student debt. They created a 6-week course to inspire 'missionless churchgoers'. Topics include empowering missionaries, the evolution of 'GoFund' to 'Arrow', the historic role of gospel patrons, generosity in leaving wealth for missions, and deep friendship in mission-mindedness.
Airo's GoFund program assists missionaries by relieving student debt burdens, enabling focus on mission work.
The Missions Course educates Christians on the Great Commission and their role in missions.
Supporting missions and gospel patrons play a vital role in spreading the gospel globally.
Deep dives
Vision of Arrow and End of Missions
Arrow's vision is to end missions, understanding that missions will be completed by God according to His timing. The goal of worship drives their mission, aiming to eliminate barriers hindering biblical expressions of missions. Arrow's programs like GoFund assist missionaries by covering their student debt, addressing a significant obstacle for aspiring missionaries.
Impact of Student Debt on Missionaries
Student debt poses a substantial hindrance for missionaries, preventing many from pursuing missions due to financial constraints. Arrow's GoFund program alleviates this burden by paying off missionaries' student loans over a period of time, allowing them to focus on their mission work without the burden of debt.
Development of Arrow's Missions Course
Arrow expanded its initiatives by introducing the Missions Course, a six-week program aimed at educating Christians about the Great Commission and the significance of missions. Through this course, participants learn about the history of missions, church planting, and their potential role in supporting or engaging in mission work. The course combines videos and live presentations to cater to different learning environments, seeking to raise awareness and involvement in global missions.
Formation of the Journey Course
Two pastors named Barry Brown and Greg Altmeyer independently developed a course called the Journey Course in central Iowa. Barry's church focused on funding missions, while Greg's church aimed to send people overseas. The course was successful, leading to one church funding the majority of the other's missions budget. Other pastors heard about the course and requested to use the material, eventually leading to Arrow buying the course to expand its reach.
Importance of Supporting Missions and Gospel Patrons
The importance of supporting missions and having gospel patrons who financially assist in spreading the gospel was highlighted. Anecdotes shared included stories of a family generously supporting missionaries and a wealthy individual being directed to donate to missions through divine intervention. The significance of generosity during one's lifetime rather than poshamously was emphasized, encouraging individuals to contribute their resources to eternal causes while they are alive to ensure proper use and impact.
Join us for a conversation with Luke Womack and Matt Sonke from Airo as they discuss the crucial roll of the rope holders in mission work. Luke and Matt created Airo to target and eliminate the biggest barriers to faithful missionaries. They have assumed $6,959,931 in student debt, and created a 6 week course designed to help motivate and inform 'missionless churchgoers' about God's heart for the nations.
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