Missions is the effort to fulfill the Great Commission beyond the normal outreach of the local church by making disciples of Jesus Christ, usually cross-culturally, especially where there is little or no access to the gospel. Jesus commissions His church to make disciples of all the nations (Matthew 28:18-20). Luke summarizes the mission work of the New Testament church (Acts 14:21-24).
The Great Commission command to make disciples includes more than evangelism. Making disciples involves baptizing them (Matthew 28:19) and teaching them to observe all that Christ commanded (Matthew 28:20).
Churches cannot be planted unless there are leaders to plant and grow them. Therefore, training men to handle God’s Word effectively as they lovingly shepherd God’s sheep is essential to missions.
Strengthening ministries are those involved with equipping and building up existing indigenous, local churches so that they are able to evangelize and reproduce churches among their own people in an effective way.
Support ministries provide various support services to aid those engaged in church planting and equipping ministries. View the map below to find where Northwest missionaries are currently serving. Scroll down further for more details about the missionaries we actively support!
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