1. To encourage Christian lay people to seize opportunities for cross-cultural positions to extend God's Kingdom.

2. To recognize the key position of church congregations in mobilizing and equipping the laity for world evangelization.

3. To identify and enlist people for cross-cultural witness among unreached people groups.

4. To produce training materials and programs for tentmakers in the Scriptures, inter-personal relationships and time management.

5. To involve home churches in assisting in placement and orientation to face culture shock successfully.

6. To nurture tentmakers through faithful pastoral care to include prayer, backing, good communication and visits.

7. To assist in re-entry culture shock, and to use tentmakers efficiently in challenging and recruiting others.