TMS Global

The mission of TMS Global's is to mobilize the global body of Christ to join Jesus in His mission by living and sharing the gospel, making disciples, and leading communities that demonstrate God's mercy and justice. Their values emphasize being humble learners, cultivating deep community, partnering with churches and other organizations, and maintaining a passion for God's mission through their work in training, mobilizing, and serving cross-cultural workers worldwide. 

MINISTRY at TMS-GLOBAL

In January, 2025 TMS Global Gathering announced the new position of Strategic Consultant. This role adds an essential layer of oversight and accountability, sitting between our global workers and the Senior Director for Global Engagement. With over 140 TMS Global workers worldwide, the oversight responsibility on the Senior Director is immense. As two of five Strategic Consultants, we will help to alleviate some of that load, providing more focused support, coaching, debriefing, guidance, mentoring, and general oversight to field workers. This will ultimately ensure TMS Global can continue to effectively support its mission and its workers around the globe.

The Ministry of Strategic Consultants

The last few years, we have already been meeting informally with TMS Global cross-cultural workers to mentor, coach, listen, debrief, and prod them in ways their ministry needs.  “The job of a coach,” Tom Laundry, once said, “is to make one do what they don't want to do in order to achieve what they've always wanted to be [alt].” 

As Strategic Consultants, our purpose is simple: to help our global workers become even more fruitful in their ministry. This role focuses on empowering and equipping. Our process involves one-on-one coaching, equipping, and mentoring in strategic planning during a monthly, 90-minute session over six to eight months. We'll use assessments to track progress along the way, and at the end of the six months, we and the workers can choose to continue if we all feel the process has been helpful.

It's important to clarify what this role is and isn't. We are not a substitute for member care or spiritual direction, though I’m sure at times we will provide each. Instead, our focus is on strategic ministry development and accountability, and providing a space for honest conversations and confidential guidance. We will also connect workers with additional resources and people who can help in other areas of life and ministry.

We are looking forward to this new chapter and the opportunity to support TMS Global's workers in a focused and intentional way.