6 Ways to Be Middle Class and Mission-Minded

Here are six straightforward ideas to challenge middle (and upper) class Americans to reject opulence and excess while building the kingdom of God:

1. Keep your high paying job and give the majority of your income away by living in a small house (not every kid deserves their own room) and driving modest cars (Chevy gets you there just as well as Lexus).
2. Use your vacation time to go on a short term mission trip with your church or missions organization.
3. Host international students from the local college or university during weekends or holidays.
4. Start or join an urban ministry reaching hurting families, particularly widows and orphans.
5. Buy a house, car, or other useful items for missionary families to use while they are home on furlough.
6. Cash in your investments, sell everything, leave your vocation, and serve as a missionary overseas (even if you have children!).

What are some others you have thought of?

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