Missions

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).

At Northwest Community Church, we prioritize missions in the following order:

PLANTING CHURCHES
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). Further, the biblical pattern of missions includes evangelism, incorporation into a local assembly, devotion to the Apostles’ teaching (Acts 2:42; 11:9-26, cf. 13:1-3), and establishing churches with elders (Acts 14:21-23; Titus 1:5). Although many servants aid in a ministry of this nature, the primary means God uses to bring a church about is a resident pastor/teacher and qualified elders.

TRAINING LEADERSHIP
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 EXISTING CHURCHES
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
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!

Missions Policy

Italy

Arizona

Ecuador

New York

Kenya

MEET OUR MISSIONARIES

Huron & Lois Claus

Phoenix, Arizona

Training and discipling Native American pastors and leaders; teaching Biblical truth through conferences, seminars, and internet courses; providing relief and development assistance to Native Americans.
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Daniel & Barbara Holtz

Nairobi, Kenya

Supporting the establishment of Christ-centered churches among African peoples. Providing logistical support as a missionary pilot and aircraft mechanic.
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Craig & LaDonna Smith

Phoenix, Arizona

Training Native Americans as everyday believers to become everyday rescuers.
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Barney Davis

Phoenix, Arizona

Exclusively serving those sent cross-culturally and assisting them to stay engaged in their calling by providing preventative and restorative care to strengthen their well-being in life and work.
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Matt & Johanna Johnston

Genoa, Italy

Church planting and adjunct professor of the Italian Theological Academy, which seeks to provide biblical training to church leaders in Italy.
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A & E W

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Training national pastors for expository preaching; strengthening the church through participation in a local evangelical church.
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Joey & Kari Gonzalez

New York City, New York

Church-planting and serving as the pastor of Grace Bible Church NYC. Pursuing the glory of God by making disciples of Jesus, who love Him and live according to His word.
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Juan & Marissa Moncayo

Quito, Ecuador

Church planting and church-based leadership development, biblical counseling training, and leading a church-based mercy network.
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