The Priority of Missions
Faith Church is passionate about fulfilling the Great Commission given by Jesus in Matthew 28:19-20NIV, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Our commitment to both local & global missions is demonstrated in 3 ways…
1. Pray
We PRAY for our missionary family that now numbers over 40 (individuals & ministries).
Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field -Matthew 9:37 NIV
2. Give
We GIVE to make it possible for missionaries to make a difference where they have been called. We encourage every member of our congregation to prayerfully consider making a “Faith Promise” commitment to missions on an annual basis. Typically, our giving to missions totals around 10% of our church income.
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. -2 Corinthians 9:7 NIV
3. GO!
We GO ourselves. We strongly believe in participating in “hands-on” missions work both locally and abroad. Our pastor has accepted foreign teaching and preaching assignments and in addition, individuals and teams do short-term missions work alongside full-time missionaries.
the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. -Matthew 20:8 NIV