LLMI THE SENDING ORGANIZATION

1. Vision, Purpose, Goals
2. Contact Information

THE PLACE CALLED “RUSSIA”

1. J. Hudson Taylor “Saw” Today in 1855
2. A Short History of Russia
3. Today’s Russia
4. Climate

CULTURE.... Knowing Your Host

1. Am I Ready for a Cross-Cultural Experience?
    To Learn... To Serve... To Share (tell) Your Story
2. Who Is Called?
    The Proper Approach to Missionary Service
    Learner, Servant, Storyteller
3. Considerations for Cross-Cultural Contacts
4. Differences between Russians and Americans
5. Cultural Do’s and Don’ts
6. Handling Culture Shock
7. Cultural Awareness Poems
8. Language Learning, A Brief Recommendation
    Refer to appendix for Russian Language Guide
9. Recommended Readings, Internet Information Links

BUILDING THE TEAM

Part A: God’s Leadership

1. The Lesson of the Geese
2. Your Mission Should You Choose to Accept It...
3. Should You Be Chosen to Lead...
4. Thoughts on Spiritual Preparation

Part B: Your Leadership Under God

1. Building The Team... the practical
2. Qualifications, Responsibilities of Team Members
3. Leading A Team in the Camps or Children’s Homes
    At Home
    In the Field
4. Team Orientation and Training
5. Fund Raising
6. Prayer Warriors
7. Team Assignments
8. Ice Breakers, Team Building Activities 9. Leader’s Checklist
10. Travel Insurance

V. PLANNING FOR YOUR FIELD MINISTRY

1. Self-Assessment for Team Members... Ready? Willing?
2. Interpreters: Key to Effective Ministry
3. Things to Remember as a Team
4. Biblical Studies in Preparation
5. Suggested Bible Stories
6. What to Pack (summer and winter lists)
7. More Travel Tips
8. Gift-Giving Dos and Don’ts
9. First Aid Kit

VI. FACE-TO-FACE: Meeting and Working with Russian Children

1. There and Back Again... The Details
2. Working with the Camp Director
3. Teaching Russian Children
4. The Meaning of the Gospel Bracelet
5. An Answer to Religious Antagonism
6. More on Ministry in Russia
7. Suggested Readings: Daily Devotions
8. A Typical Day in Summer
9. A Typical Day in Winter
10. Keeping Posted

VII. RESOURCES

1. Russian Alphabet and Pronunciation Guide
2. Russian Words and Phrases
3. “HAND’y Teaching Aids for Volunteers
4. BAD NEWS and GOOD NEWS...sharing Jesus
5. The Sinner’s Prayer... Russian/English
6. Activitiy Ideas: Games, Crafts, Puppetry
7. Songs: Russian/English Text Only
8. Songs: Chorded for Guitars
9. Skits