MISSIONS
At Grand Avenue Baptist Church we believe that everyone is a missionary and that it's all about making disciples. Don't miss out on being a part of God's plan to reach the River Valley, Arkansas, the United States, and the World.
Everyone is a missionary.
- The Great Commission is a general calling for all believers. (John 20:21)
- We each play a part in reaching out to our community and world. (Acts 1:8)
- We are God’s plan. (Romans 10:14-16)
It's all about making disciples.
- We are called to make disciples, not converts. (Matthew 28:1)
- The gospel and discipleship flow through relationships. (John 1:40-4)
- Disciples are made through indigenous, reproducing churches. (Ephesians 4:15-16)
Your GO checklist...
- Complete the 4C Training: Child Protection, Contingency, Cross-Cultural, and Core.
- Take the Say Something Personal Evangelism Class.
- Take the Xplore or Perspectives Class.
- Read at least one of these books: A Passion for the Heart of God by John Zumwalt, Radical by David Platt, or Let The Nations Be Glad by John Piper.
- Participate in at least one local mission project every three months.
- Go on a national or international mission trip at least every three years.
- Be involved in a Discipleship Group.
- Give financially towards missions through our church.
- Commit to at least ONE person to engage with the Gospel.
- Commit to pray regularly for your ONE and others who need the Gospel.
- Intentionally build bridges to those people near to you but far from God.
- Have a spiritual conversation or share the gospel with at least one person every three months.
- Join and be involved in at least one Mission Partnership Advocacy (MPA) Group.
- Commit to pray regularly for at least one of our partnerships.
- Leverage your online and social media activity to advocate for missions.
- Invite at least one person to church every six months.