July 01, 1982 by

The Frontier Fellowship campaign continues to gain momentum as individuals, churches, denominations and mission agencies commit themselves to the priority of penetrating the final frontiers of the gospel with the Good News about Jesus Christ.

One of the most vital factors in the growth of the movement, according to the National Frontier Fellowship Coordinator Len Bartlotti, has been the appearance of the Fellowship's Prayer Guide.

"The prayer guide has helped many catch a vision for God's purpose beyond the areas where the Church already exists," he commented.

"The normal response of those who have caught the vision for Unreached frontiers is to try to make this new concern a part of their daily lives. The best way to do this is through regular use of the Prayer Guide."

An introductory guide was produced last fall by Bob Coleman, one of the bright, young innovators on the Center's staff.

John is a mission strategist and thinker who has combined a sense of urgency concerning the unfinished task with a deep appreciation for the pioneers of previous eras, and insight into the current efforts at penetration of new groups.

The growth of the Prayer

Guide is also reflected in the mounting distribution figures. Both the number of different organizations producing "custom" versions of the prayer guide for their own constituency and the total number of prayer guides printed has continued to climb.

'We have produced eleven different versions of the prayer guide." reports Don Mowry, production manager. "The monthly circulation is now 30,000 copies, and we expect to significantly increase that in September."

Many if not most of the prayer guides have been distributed by the various agencies participating in the Frontier Fellowship campaign. These agencies, like the Africa Inland Mission, North Africa Mission, RBMU International, and SEND International, are promoting the use of the prayer guide throughout their own constituencies.

The U. S. Center for World Mission mailed a free sample of the May issue of the prayer guide, featuring Eric Liddell (whose athletic career was featured in the hit movie "Chariots of Fire"). In the three weeks following the mailing, more than 5,000 additional copies were ordered by those who had received the free copy.

The response to the prayer guide has been most gratifying. Hundreds who have seen and used the guide have praised it as the most effective tool they have seen for building and spreading frontier mission vision.

Readers who have seen the Prayer Guide and wish to receive it each month can ensure timely delivery by ordering a one year subscription for $6.00. If ten or more copies are mailed to the same address, there is a substantial savings and the annual rate is only $4.50 each.Check the box on the back page if you wish to enter your subscription for 32 exciting new pages of frontier inspiration and education each month.

Thursday night Meeting

The Pasadena Frontier Fellowship meets each Thursday evening on the campus of the U. S. Center for World Mission.

"We believe that on Thursday nights, the Frontier Fellowship is the place to be in Pasadena," Dr. Ralph Winter said.

The schedule of July meetings would seem to confirm his judgment.

Ed Dayton, World Vision vicepresident for Missions and Evangelism, will be the speaker on July 1.

The newly appointed executive director of the Association of Church Mission Committees, John Bennett, will speak July 8.

On July 15 Dr. Norm Lewis, staff member of the U. S. Center for World Mission will present a report from his recent ministry trip to Peru.

Each meeting will start at 7:00 In the large auditorium on the campus (corner of Howard and Sierra Bonita Streets). At 6:00 a fellowship dinner is available in the cafeteria for $1.50 per person.

Groups desiring to take advantage of the dinner and meeting should call Betty Barnett, Director of Public Affairs at the Center, to make arrangements. Campus tours are also available on Thursdays.