Go Book 2016

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M A K E DIS CIPLE S

GO THEREFORE AND MAKE DISCIPLES...

Making disciples is why we go. Making disciples is what we do. We share the Good News and teach others what Christ has commanded us.

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Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.

MATTHEW 28:19-20

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Going is more than a matter of taking transportation to another location.

Christians are always going, and we are about the work of making disciples in the process. Not only do we go across the street and make disciples of those who are closest to us; we also go throughout the world and make disciples of all nations.

God graciously sent Christ into the world. He came to reveal the Father.

Through Christ’s sacrificial life, death and resurrection, the peoples of the world may know God. The Apostle Paul said, “We are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 Jesus said to his disciples, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” John 20:21 Through a GO Trip at Union University, students unite with other students, staff and faculty to join ministry partners throughout the nation and the world in the collective work of making disciples. Some GO Trips share the Gospel with those who have never heard. Others join the work of a church or a ministry organization to share in service or ministry. A Go Trip is a great way to join with others in being about the work of making disciples of all nations.

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Sharing and listening to each other’s testimonies and praying over one another was the most moving part of the trip. Through this experience, God opened our eyes to observe what community should look like.

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BREE, LOUISVILLE

BOSTON Church Planting

PUERTO RICO Community Development

Assisting church plants with outreach and service to the greater Boston area, including ESL ministry among international students at MIT

Ministering to a variety of at-risk populations in western Puerto Rico by serving alongside faithbased organizations offering the hope of God’s love

HONDURAS Orphan Care

TAMPA Church Planting

Joining a long-standing partnership with Orphanage Emmanuel by caring for the children, serving the staff, and assisting with projects around the orphanage

Serving alongside Covenant Life Church to work with local schools, organizations, families, college students, young professionals, and the urban poor

Engineering Using the practical application of technology to meet on-going needs at Orphanage Emmanuel

LOUISVILLE Community Development Serving the hurting of Louisville by partnering with Love Thy Neighborhood in a variety of service contexts such as homelessness, abortion, the sex industry, healthcare, and the arts

UCONN Church Planting Partnering with Bridge Church to build relationships and share Christ with college students on the campus of University of Connecticut

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The best aspect of the trip for me was having the opportunity to see Boston through the eyes of those working there. We were able to see the power of the gospel at work in the city.

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KAYLENE, BOSTON

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The theme that kept repeating itself was that God has a calling for everyone’s life.

If we are willing to listen, He will make that calling known. And if we will put our faith in Him, He will provide all we need.

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NATHAN, HONDURAS

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I wept more over the lost than I remember ever having before, but through those moments I was reminded (both by the Lord and by some wise teammates) that I cannot save this city or turn people’s hearts to Christ. That is not my role here or in my life in general. It is God who calls, changes, and saves. He is the One who is at work – here and everywhere. My role is simply to sit at his feet, worship Him, and share His love with others out of the overflow of my own heart.

ETHIOPIA

Assisting in both urban and rural areas with training of local pastors and ministry leaders and providing programming for orphaned and at-risk children

SOUTH AFRICA Engaging with university students, children, youth, and needy communities on the coast of South Africa while being mentored by missionary families in sharing your faith and making disciples cross-culturally

SOUTHEAST ASIA* Ministering to children in orphanages, teaching ESL in new churches, encouraging local believers with simple discipleship lessons, and prayer-walking Buddhist areas in one of the poorest countries in Southeast Asia

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CAMERON, NEW YORK

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Even though we are different ages, from different cultures, and speak different languages, God didn’t let anything get in the way of what He wanted to do. I got to listen and share with my new friend as we talked about truth, prayer, and the future. I got to experience how real the unity of the body of Christ is across cultures.

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ANDREW, HONDURAS

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As I struggled with my own inadequacy, it was so good to remember that this is His work, He will accomplish all of His purposes, and it is truly a gift and an honor when He works through us.

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HEATHER, CENTRAL ASIA

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Our friend was hungry for the truth and listened attentively when we shared with her, but the enemy still has a grip on her heart.

At one point she made a comment about the light coming into her bedroom window: “Sometimes the light disturbs me. It reveals too much.” This comment really struck me and I think it reflects the condition of her heart and mind. It is my prayer that He would deliver her out of the darkness and into His marvelous light.

CENTRAL ASIA* (6–8 WEEKS)

SALT LAKE CITY (6-8 weeks)

• Studying

• Partnering

the local language in this Central Asian city and developing relationships with other students • Sharing the good news with young adults on university campuses and throughout the city • Being an integral part of a long-term, disciple-making strategy in one of the world’s largest unreached cities

EAST ASIA* (8 weeks) language classes and developing relationships with other students on campus • Sharing the gospel with Asian students who have never heard the truth of Christ • Modeling discipleship characterized by radical obedience and a passion for building the church

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HEATHER, CENTRAL ASIA

with church planters in the Salt Lake City and Provo areas • Exploring avenues for ministry among an un-reached people group in this metropolitan area • Developing relationships and sharing the gospel in communities heavily influenced

by Mormonism

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* Specific locations withheld for security reasons. More information about trips to these locations is available in the Office of University Ministries.

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I saw so much evidence of His grace that my expectations were challenged. As He proved His faithfulness in small things, I wanted to continue to pursue Him, always with the hope of bigger things.

ANDERSON, CENTRAL ASIA

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W H Y A N D HOW WHY GO • Serve

in various ministry contexts regionally, domestically, and internationally in a team-based opportunity with Union faculty, staff, and students • Discover new cultures and see how God is at work around the world • Explore your unique role in taking the gospel to all nations • Receive training and investment that will benefit you far beyond your GO Trip • Participate

HOW TO GO • Participate

in global focus events throughout September to learn more about

GO Trips up Fact Sheets about each GO Trip in the Office of University Ministries • Read the GO Trip FAQs at www.uu.edu/events/go/faq.cfm • Prayerfully consider each opportunity • Complete an online GO Trip Application at www.uu.edu/events/go/forms/ • Commit to attend training sessions and team meetings • Be flexible, available, and teachable • Maintain a 2.0 GPA • Pick

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We didn’t pour a big concrete driveway or build a house. There’s no physical thing that we left behind to prove to ourselves that it was worthwhile, but we got the chance to walk in obedience.

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ANDREW, HONDURAS

DATES TO KNOW eptember 2 S Serve Jackson Expo

September 28 Global Spotlight: Islam

September 10 Global Spotlight: Secret Church

October 1 Backstage with D.A. & Elicia Horton

September 15 GO Trip Summer Stories

October 2 Global Focus Chapel: D.A. Horton GO Trip Application Deadline

September 16 Global Focus Chapel: Ben Hoskins GO Trip Expo September 18 Global Focus Chapel: Dan Lancaster Global Partner Meet & Greet September 21 Global Spotlight: China September 25 Early Bird GO Trip Application Deadline (50% off application fee)

October 14 Summer Camps Expo October 26 GO Trip Team Reveal ($100 deposit due) November 10-11 Ministry and Missions Expo See GO Trip Calendar for Training and Team Meeting Dates

Find out more about GO Trips at Union University

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WHERE TO GO SPRING BREAK Boston Honduras Louisville Puerto Rico Tampa UConn

MAY Ethiopia South Africa Southeast Asia

SUMMER Central Asia* East Asia* Salt Lake City * Specific locations withheld for security reasons. More information about trips to these locations is available in the Office of University Ministries.

Office of University Ministries UU Box 1812 | 1050 Union University Dr. | Jackson, TN 38305 731.661.5062 | uu.edu/oum Todd Brady Vice President for University Ministries 731.661.6566 | tbrady@uu.edu Dan Lancaster Assistant Vice President for University Ministries 731.661.5971 | dlancaster@uu.edu Julie Bradfield Director of Student Mobilization 731.661.5242 | jbradfield@uu.edu Matthew Marshall Director of Service and Diversity Initiatives 731.661.5304 | mmarshall@uu.edu Melanie Taylor Ministry Coordinator 731.661.5062 | mtaylor@uu.edu Audra Teague Administrative Assistant 731.661.6528 | ateague@uu.edu Lee Wilson Director of Discipleship 731.661.5165 | lwilson@uu.edu

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