Ethnic Missions
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Vincent L. Inzerillo Language Missions Strategist

As Language Missions Strategist for the Northwest Baptist Convention, my role is to facilitate new work starts among language speaking peoples. Contact Mr. Inzerillo by

Language Missions facilitates new work by:

• Providing field surveys and on-site evaluations by consultants
• Conducting personal assessments, interviews, and seminars
• Resources and Contextual materials provided for individuals,
  churches, and regional associations of churches
• Contextual Leadership Development (CLD) and various levels
  of training are provided for workers and ethnic leadership

To date, the Northwest Baptist Convention comprises approximately 430 affiliated churches and missions. More than one hundred-thirty five (135) of these units speak one of seventeen different languages, not withstanding a multitude of dialects. Ethnic/culture people groups come to America for various reasons. They are either Christians or seekers (Acts 17:26). It is our privilege as well as responsibility to share the Gospel and the love of Jesus Christ.

There are many facets to language/culture missions and ministries. If The Lord has impressed diversity and missions upon your heart, please allow us to help you and equip you as a good steward of the Gospel (I Pet. 3:15). As a result of your obedience, you may be the key to an unreached people group in America. Yes, international mission opportunities are all around us. Your input and inquiry is always welcome. We look forward to hearing from you.

Field Evaluations
PROBE: A one to three-day field study of an area to determine all types of potential new work needs.

LASER (an acronym for Light Amplification by Simulated Emission Radiation): A tool that seeks immediate response to cultivate, motivate, and establish ethnic/language work in a region. This strategy networks SBC National Consultants with churches, associations, and convention resources.

Church Planting Assessments
This is a process to help determine an individual’s personal profile, gift-mix and calling for church planting in a given region. The husband and wife are a team. They are evaluated together in an extensive interviewing process.

Resources
LANGUAGE MATERIALS: The North American Mission Board (NAMB) in cooperation with LifeWay Christian Resources provides specific literature and materials in other languages.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT: Many times a language work or worker needs financial assistance. Cooperative Program (CP) Mission monies are invested for those who qualify.

BASIC-CHURCH PLANTING/MENTORING: These are essentially 5-day equipping conferences paid for by mission funds to train all potential Church Planters.

CHURCH-PLANTING NETWORKS: A strategic concept/tool that clusters Church-Planters and wives with the idea of networking, encouraging and stimulating one another.

Leadership
LANGUAGE MATERIALS: The North American Mission Board (NAMB) in cooperation with LifeWay Christian Resources provides specific literature and materials in other languages.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT: Many times a language work or worker needs financial assistance. Cooperative Program (CP) Mission monies are invested for those who qualify.

BASIC-CHURCH PLANTING/MENTORING: These are essentially 5-day equipping conferences paid for by mission funds to train all potential Church Planters.

CHURCH-PLANTING NETWORKS: A strategic concept/tool that clusters Church-Planters and wives with the idea of networking, encouraging and stimulating one another.