Long-Distance Caring

Looking for practical ways to encourage a Frontiers worker today? Try these.

• Initiate personal contact – Many Frontiers workers have Skype accounts because, when both users have Skype, communicating internationally (even using web cameras) is free. Find out their Skype address, set up your own account, and then schedule a call or see when they’re logged in.
• Send a personal email – Let them know you are thinking about them. Share with them a Scripture passage that has blessed you or a verse you have prayed on their behalf. i.e. Colossians 1:9-12
• Pray – Then let them know you prayed for them. Respond directly to any emails/newsletters they send.
• Create something – Take your video camera to church and record people sending their greetings overseas, give them a glimpse of the pastor’s new haircut or something new in the city they haven’t seen.
• Organize a prayer meeting on their behalf – invite their participation via phone, Skype, or just by sending some current prayer needs for the group. Record what was prayed and send them an email sharing anything that your group sensed the Lord leading you to pray.
• Get your kids involved – Encourage them to pray by decorating their rooms with photos of Muslim kids in the region where your Frontiers team is working. Connect them directly with children of Frontiers workers. Have them draw pictures, take photos/videos, and send small gifts to bless kids overseas.
• Bless their extended family – Parents and other family members of Frontiers workers feel their absence, especially around holidays. Write them a card of encouragement or invite them to celebrate with you. Help them see how much you appreciate their own sacrifice. If they want to make a visit overseas, take care of their house/pets while they are gone. Pray for them.
• If your Frontiers worker uses iTunes, send them a gift card online, and they’ll be blessed with some music. Or share a specific song that has encouraged you.
• Donate frequent flyer miles to the workers – especially if the airline or one of its international partners operates in the country where they work. (Note: Frequent flyer miles cannot be given to Frontiers at this time – just workers directly.)
• Begin supporting them financially – even if you can give only $25/month. Your ongoing commitment will remind them that you care and remind you to pray.
• Fast and pray for one day/meal each month for the work they have been called by God to do. Let them know when that day will be.
• If the workers are willing, visit them on the field and use the time to bring them gifts, pray for them and their work, and experience the people and culture receiving the good news of Jesus through your support.

Thanks for choosing to serve and bless overseas workers through creative means. If you have other ideas, email them to .