The Vision
Missions Statement
All followers of Christ are called to mission for the glory of God. 1
1. The resurrected Jesus desires for all people to be saved and discipled all over the world. 2
2. Missionaries need support through relationship and resources to fulfill their biblical calling. 3
3. The people of God can grow through praying for , giving to, and serving on the mission field. 4
1 “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:10-11 ESV
2 “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 ESV
“who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” 1 Timothy 2:4 ESV
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20 ESV
3 “For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.” Romans 1:11-12 ESV
“In the same way, the Lord commanded that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living by the gospel.” 1 Corinthians 9:14 ESV
4 “so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;” Colossians 1:10 ESV
“Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you,” 2 Thessalonians 3:1 ESV
“For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord… But as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you—see that you excel in this act of grace also.” 2 Corinthians 8:3, 7 ESV