Video – Why Do I Need a Sending Church?
Is it possible to go if you’re not actually sent?
Sometimes people are interested in heading to a new place as a missionary. But they may really struggle to see the value of a sending church. You could put it this way: “Why is important for me to be affiliated with and connected to a body of believers here, when I will be over there?”
Fair question. Let’s tackle it.
Missions has never been about just the individual. Since the very first missionary journey, it has been a partnership between those who go, and those who send. Read about it in Acts 13:1-3.
See why we say every missionary needs a sending church.
Know someone with questions about sending churches? Share this with them!
More about Sending Churches
- Learn how Pioneers partners with churches. If you’re a church mission leader, consider coming to a Church Partner Forum.
- Read about Megan. When her church disbanded, she invested extra time and effort to develop a relationship with a new sending church rather than go without one.
- Pick up or download the excellent book Well Sent. Perhaps you could also share it with leaders in your church.
Think God might be nudging you to be a missionary? Talk to your church! Take our Next Steps Quiz for other things you can do.
Stories from the pursuit
Christmas Comes to the Kronkel
Until the Richardsons came, the five Sawi villages and surrounding tribes were often at odds with one another over past wrongs. Would their acceptance of Jesus as God’s reconciling “Peace Child” be enough to overcome their ancient animosity?
Get Ready, Get Set, Go! Preparing to Serve on the Field
Got questions? Here's how Pioneers answers five commonly asked questions about preparing for effective cross-cultural ministry.
Going to the Ends of the Earth? Bring Your Church Along!
We see the process of sending out field workers as a partnership between the mission agency and the local church. Your church may feel the same way.
From Social Media to Social Ministry
Need answers? Seeking truth? Where do you start? Probably by looking online. Recent months have only accelerated this trend, worldwide. We rejoice to see doors open for the gospel to reach those who seek it.
Video – What Is Media Outreach?
What if a spiritual seeker in an unreached part of the world uses Google, YouTube or even Facebook to find answers to their questions about Christianity? This is happening more than you may think.