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Tentmaking Today Editorial Committee

Tentmaker Myths and half-truths:

I was talking with a sincere believer who opposed the idea of having tentmakers. This person raised several objections based on a false understanding of what tentmaking is or should be. Sadly, many of her concerns were based on cases she knew where people calling themselves tentmakers followed these practices.

Myths

• Tentmakers do not listen to the nationals and learn from them. Tentmakers are invited to their host country because of their expertise or skill the country needs more of. However, to apply their specialty they first have to become learners of the of the context and culture of their hosts. They should approach their responsibility as learners. They need to understand the people and context before they can share their expertise. Good tentmakers follow this principle.

Martha’s story of how she overcame obstacles and moved ahead with her life after losing her husband is instructive. The time proven principles she used can be applied to a tentmaker seeking God’s direction in his life as well.

Martha was a successful business woman for many years and used these principles to guide her work. When she lost her husband things seemed to come unglued for a time. Then she re-focused on what had worked in the past. It all started to come together.

Accept Responsibility

In addition to faith, prayer, and Bible study, she took actions to get where God wanted to use her. Her process was simple:

Mark your calendars. You won’t want to miss this mission’s conference. Among the presenters will be tentmaking Today’s own Ari Rocklin with a presentation on the opportunities open to tentmakers to become digital nomads. Work from anywhere and earn through your writing and creative production.

For information about the conference and registration follow this link: https://conference.missioncentral.ca/. See what other presentations you will want to take in as well.