"Why the Global Missions Toolbox?"
The concept for the Global Missions Toolbox is simple and the “why” is robust.
Because we believe in the strategic role of Senders.
We firmly believe that some are a part of fulfilling the Great Commission by going cross culturally to share the Gospel and make disciples of the nations. We also believe that others are called to fulfill the Great Commission by faithfully sending.
Senders are Christ-followers who may not live on the mission field themselves yet are earnest about making disciples of all nations. Senders support global missions prayerfully, enthusiastically, financially, and practically. The Global Missions Toolbox is primarily for Senders.
We are developing the Toolbox because Pastors have a strategic role as Senders. As pastors lead and shepherd their congregation, they have a unique opportunity to send members of their church to serve cross culturally. They also have the opportunity to develop a missional culture and unite the whole church body as Senders who actively support their Goers.
We are developing the Toolbox because Mission Committees have a strategic role as Senders. Missions Committee members are pouring their energy and passion into missions-minded efforts within their local church. This enthusiasm has a ripple effect that inspires the congregation to consider how God is calling them specifically.
We are developing the Toolbox because the friends and family of mission workers have a strategic role as Senders. Friends and family support Goers by offering encouragement, relationship, and consistency. As believers, we are meant to do life in community and this is particularly true of those who are separated by time and distance for the sake of the Gospel.
Because unity strengthens the Church.
There is a wealth of resources available to missions-minded individuals. We want to make the most trustworthy and practical resources more accessible to Senders by gathering them into one Toolbox for you. Churches, missions agencies, and individuals have much to offer. When we share resources, we greatly strengthen the church.
The Global Missions Toolbox is an avenue to share resources and participate in community as we mutually encourage one another.
Because over 3 billion people are still unreached with the Good News.
Ultimately, we are equipping individual Senders and the Church as a whole with the 3 billion people who have no access to the Good News of Jesus in mind.
Romans 10:14-15 says “How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in Him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent?”
And how will they be sent to the nations unless there is some one to send? The great hope and aim both of those who send and those who will be sent is the same: that those who have not yet heard will hear of and believe in Jesus.
As we create and curate resources for the Senders, we do so with a long-term perspective of the work that the Holy Spirit is doing in equipping Senders, empowering Goers, and saving the lost and unreached.
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