Mission Statement Explanations

Strategic Focus: Romans 15:20-21

“And thus I aspired to preach the gospel, not where Christ was {already} named, so that I would not build on another man's founda tion; but as it is written, THEY WHO HAD NO NEWS OF HIM SHALL SEE, AND THEY WHO HAVE NOT HEARD SHALL UNDERSTAND.”

Our Missions Ministry needs to be strategic ally focused in areas that has no access to the gospel. No access refers to the idea that there is no church in their language, usually no written word in their language.

Training: II Timothy 2:15

“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth .”

We desire to train people to understand why we do what we do and how to do it. That includes training in the scriptures and how it relates to our strategy. People who understand the whys of what we do are more effective in fulfilling the work of the Kingdom and in going into the world as disciples.

Equipping: Ephesians 4:12-13

“…for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a m ature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ.”

This is a key statement. We desire to equip people so they are able to use their gifts to carry out the strategic missions in which we have sought to train them.

Sending: Matthew 28:19

"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.”

Sending is definitely a key element that we wish to focus upon. Additionally though, the call is to make disciples. Only disciples can make disciples. So we desire to not only make disciples but to send them to make more.