Videos

On the Global Intent YouTube channel there is a collection of videos by and for tentmakers https://youtube.com/globalintent/. There are tentmaker stories, how-to lessons, what you need to know to be an effective tentmaker, among other topics. The most recent additions include Andrew Scott, president of OM-USA, on shifting trends in missions. And Ari Rocklin presents the case for tentmaking as a Digital Nomad.

Training in Spanish

With the growing interest in tentmaking among the Spanish-speaking world key articles are being translated.

When Ruth Siemens founded Global Opportunities now Global Intent, in the 80’s after a few decades of being a tentmaker pioneer in the Spanish-speaking world, little did she know that in 2021, our focus would once again turn to Spanish speaking people. I am sure she is smiling from heaven in seeing her work continuing under Phill Sandahl’s leadership.

Here is the report from Phill Sandahl, Director of Global Intent:

Global Intent in Latin America

We are most excited about expanding training into Spanish for Latin America.

2020 has not turned out like anyone expected when the new year began. First COVID. Then lockdowns and isolation. Meetings cancelled. Remote meetings. People lost jobs. Students missed school and social contact. Friends and loved ones succumbed to death without even the opportunity to gather and mourn together.

The Year that Was

As a result, there has been increase depression, drug use, and even suicide. There have been many disappointments. Many news stories have provoked fear and anxiety.

The Problem

Many people got their introduction and start in tentmaking through a GO Equipped course.

While GO Equipped has trained thousands to be tentmakers through Global Intent and Tent only a small percentage have actually gone. Many left the course enthused about becoming tentmakers, but then lost their enthusiasm. Others went to the field only to return discouraged.

Historically, the programs offered informal mentoring for those who chose to stay in contact.

It seemed that only the most self-driven survived and thrived. Many did not follow through.

Something was missing.