Involving your church in LCBM, whether you are currently using a more traditional approach or not actively engaged in missions, is a process that takes time. You must be prepared to allow missions to become one of the main emphases of your church’s ministry. For LCBM to be really effective it must be relational, hands-on, and sacrificial. Additionally, pastors and leaders will need to introduce a new paradigm for international ministry. Financing and sending out missionaries won’t be the exclusive method of deployment to the nations; the churches themselves must also become the missionary. Making this shift may require a new allocation of your mission resources and, while challenging, can be done with sensitivity and integrity. One Vineyard pastor who has successfully made this is transition is Floyd Butler in Arcadia, California. You might want to contact Floyd to learn from his experience floydbutler@vineyardusa.org. AVC-Missions is developing a number of resources to help in developing a missions strategy and plan for your church.