We must have flexibility if we are to lead our churches to be on mission with God to the ends of the earth. Every believer, no matter how young or how old, is important to God and useful in his kingdom cause. It is the role of leaders to teach people their worth to God, challenge them regarding their vital role in his kingdom, and provide avenues of involvement as a practical expression of their gifts, abilities, and resources in his global cause. Believers must identify with a particular missionary, project, or cause. What naturally follows from identifying with missionaries or mission outreaches are meaningful relationships with the mission personnel.
Relationships then lead to involvement in the missionary task.
Both relationships and involvement are significant to the present generation. Personalization will enable believers to utilize their gifts, abilities, and resources in the kingdom, allow them unbelievable fulfillment as believers, and will also accelerate the work of the kingdom in incredible ways. The previous paradigm, one of supporting others financially in order for them to do ministry on your behalf, served the body of Christ well in the previous generation. However, it did not fully facilitate the expression of personalization that is relevant to the current generation. Although the quasi-institutional approach was somewhat personalized, the churches rarely developed relationships which led to partnerships, and out of which grew projects.