Below are a few frequently asked (or anticipated) questions and answers about Mission Russia International:
| Q: | How was Mission Russia International (Mission Russia) born? | | A: | Mission Russia was born when Hugo van Niekerk received a calling from the Lord to church planting in Russia on the 2nd of October 1992. |
| Q: | Where is Mission Russia registered? | | A: | Mission Russia is registered as an article 21 non-profit company in South Africa. |
| Q: | Who is on Mission Russia's board? | | A: | The members of the Board are: Gerrit van Niekerk (Chairman), Frieda van Niekerk (Mission Russia coordinator in South Africa), Stephan and Rita Mare, Ghibeau and Annelie Gerber, Tertius and Nati de Kock, Mac and Naudene Adaimi, Peter and Carol Dicks. Most of these people are pastoral couples from different churches. They are all good friends of the Mission Russia overseer, Hugo van Niekerk, and have all ministered in Russia. |
| Q: | Is Mission Russia the ministry of a specific church in South Africa? | | A: | Mission Russia is an inter-church ministry, working with a wide range of ministries in South Africa, covering a broad denominational spectrum. The anchor church is Lewende Woord Bedieninge (Living Word Ministries), pastored by Nevil and Rina Norden. Hatfield Christian Church (pastored by Francois van Niekerk) has also played a vital role for many years. |
| Q: | Where does Mission Russia's financial support come from? | | A: | From churches and individuals on a voluntary basis, as the Lord leads them to give. |
| Q: | How big is the Mission Russia team? | | A: | At the time of first publication of this FAQ (August 2006) there were between 20 and 25 full-time missionaries in Russia and 5 more were preparing to leave for Russia. |
| Q: | What are the qualifications needed to become a Mission Russia missionary? | | A: | * Passionately loving God!
* Born again, baptized and Spirit-filled, Word- believing.
* A calling of God to Russia.
* Agreement with Mission Russia's Vision, Strategy and values.
* A team player.
* High initiative.
* Big vision.
* Ability to work as part of creative, visionary team with a high level of mutual trust.
* Excellent track record and testimony in the areas of family, church and work. |
| Q: | Is Bible School or theological training a prerequisite for becoming a Mission Russia missionary? | | A: | No, although Word-based Bible School training is highly recommended. |
| Q: | Can I be too young or old to join the Mission Russia team? | | A: | No! We currently have people in their 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's and 60's on the team. |
| Q: | Who is responsible for the financial support of the missionary? | | A: | The missionary him(her)self. A small monthly administration fee goes towards Mission Russia, otherwise all the missionary's support is used for (A)his personal budget, (B)his personal ministry budget and (C)sowing into the Russian Church. |
| Q: | Where is Mission Russia's centre of command? | | A: | In Moscow, Russia. Mission Russia is not 'remote-controlled', but is rather lead by the very people who are in the avante garde on the battle field. |
| Q: | What is Mission Russia's Statement of Faith? | | A: | We believe (Romans 10: 8-10; 1 John 4: 15)
in ONE God, (Deuteronomy 6: 4, Ephesians 4: 6)
Father (Matthew 6: 9)
Almighty, (Exodus 6: 3)
Maker of Heaven and Earth, (Genesis 1: 1)
and of all things visible and invisible. (Colossians 1: 15-16)
And in ONE Lord Jesus Christ, (Acts 11: 17)
Son of God, (Mathew 14: 33; 16: 16)
Only-Begotten, (John 1: 18; 3: 16)
Begotten of the Father before all ages. (John 1: 2)
Light from Light; (Psalm 27: 1; John 8: 12; Matthew 17: 2,5)
True God from True God; (John 17: 1-5)
Begotten, not made; (John 1: 18)
of one essence with the Father (John 10: 30)
through whom all things were made; (Hebrews 1: 1-2)
Who for us men and for our salvation (1 Timothy 2: 4-5)
came down from heaven, (John 6: 33,35)
and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary (Luke 1: 35)
and became man. (John 1: 14)
And He was crucified for us (Mark 15: 25; 1 Corinthians 15: 3)
under Pontius Pilate, (John 19: 6)
suffered, (Mark 8: 31)
and was buried. (Luke 23: 53; 1 Corinthians 15: 4)
And on the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures, (Luke 24: 1 1 Corinthians 15: 4)
and ascended into heaven, (Luke 24: 51; Acts 1: 10)
and sits at the right hand of the Father; (Mark 16: 19; Acts 7: 55)
and He shall come again with glory (Matthew 24: 27)
to judge the living and the dead; (Acts 10: 42; 2 Timothy 4: 1)
Whose Kingdom shall have no end. (2 Peter 1: 11)
And in the Holy Spirit, (John 14: 26)
Lord, (Acts 5: 3-4)
Giver of Life, (Genesis 1: 2)
Who proceeds from the Father [and the Son]; (John 15: 26)
Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; (Matthew 3: 16-17)
Who spoke through the prophets. (1 Samuel 19: 20; Ezekiel 11: 5,13)
In one, (Matthew 16: 18)
holy, (1 Peter 2: 5,9)
universal, (Mark 16: 15) and
apostolic Church. (Acts 2: 42; Ephesians 2: 19-22)
We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins. (Ephesians 4: 5)
We look for the resurrection of the dead, (John 11: 24; 1 Corinthians 15: 12-49; Hebrews 6: 2; Revelation 20: 5)
and life in the age to come. (Mark 10: 29-30) |
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