Missions Department

Purpose Statement Explained

Our purpose: Global Missions has many functions, responsibilities, and ministries, but only one basic purpose. Everything we do is related to that purpose.
to glorify God: This is our highest motivation and all-encompassing purpose. We do not glorify man, organization, or government, but God, and we evaluate what we do by this standard.
planting, strengthening, and partnering with churches: We are convinced that God's primary means of relating to and transforming the world is the church. Where there is no church, they work to start one. Our ideal church-mission relationship is a dynamic, interdependent partnership that reaches out together to love the unreached world.
evangelize: We believe that mankind is lost and needs to be redeemed through Christ Jesus, whom we proclaim as Savior. All of our ministry is motivated by this belief. Taking Bible Salvation to every nation based on the Apostles Doctrine Acts 2:38
the unreached: There major focus is on reaching unevangelized people groups. They want to minister among individuals and communities who have never had the opportunity to understand the Gospel.
minister to human need: They acknowledge that the ultimate human need is to know God. They also believe that He has called us to compassionate, holistic service in this broken world. Jesus is there example as they minister to people who are suffering because of poverty, illness, or natural disaster.
disciple believers: This involves teaching the Word of God, helping people to discover their God-given gifts, enabling them to serve others, and helping them become mature in Christ.
into churches: Their focus on the church distinguishes them from specialized service agencies. While they are involved in many of those specialty areas, they always seek to plant churches or partner with church’s wherever they work. Their goal is to supply the spiritual needs, through Jesus Christ's Biblical teachings.
equip churches to fulfill Christ's Commission: This involves challenging the church to obey Christ's command to make disciples of all nations. They seek to provide leadership training and practical help to enable churches to establish mission sending agencies. They desire to be a church-planting mission and a mission-planting mission!