1. Missions: Partnering with God in His global purpose Drew Mathews Associate Pastor

2. Where does “Missions” belong? Jesus & Me ChurchFellowshipMissionsServingFamilyWork Be still and know that I am God... (Psalm 46:10)

3. Where does “Missions” belong? Worship of God All nations Family Personal life WorkFriendsChurch My salvation Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. (Psalm 46:10) MISSIONS

4. God’s Glory-driven God’s glory-driven. Aiming for the utmost worship of God above all else, letting his praise motivate us.

5. God’s Glory-driven God’s glory-driven. Aiming for the utmost worship of God above all else, letting his praise motivate us. Romans 1:5.. to bring about the obedience of faith among all the nations for the sake of his name..

6. Christ-centered Christ-centered. Trusting in the gospel of Jesus Christ, unashamedly relying on its power and proclaiming its truth without compromise.

7. Christ-centered Christ-centered. Trusting in the gospel of Jesus Christ, unashamedly relying on its power and proclaiming its truth without compromise. Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes..

8. Holistic Gospel Holistic Gospel. Doing God’s kingdom work on earth, compassionately proclaiming the gospel in word and demonstrating it in deed.

9. Holistic Gospel Holistic Gospel. Doing God’s kingdom work on earth, compassionately proclaiming the gospel in word and demonstrating it in deed. 1 Thessalonians 2:8 We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well..

10. Faith-fueled Faith-fueled. Prayerfully and obediently going, sending, and giving when God calls, enduring no matter the cost, utterly relying on Him.

11. Faith-fueled Faith-fueled. Prayerfully and obediently going, sending, and giving when God calls, enduring no matter the cost, utterly relying on Him. Acts 13:2-3 While they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.

12. Strategically-focused Strategically focused. Making disciples in the contexts to which the Holy Spirit leads us, seeking his direction and following where He leads.

13. Strategically-focused Strategically focused. Making disciples in the contexts to which the Holy Spirit leads us, seeking his direction and following where He leads. Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

14. Church-based Church-based. Making disciples through the local church, partnering with the church worldwide, and striving to plant new churches.

15. Church-based Church-based. Making disciples through the local church, partnering with the church worldwide, and striving to plant new churches. Matthew 16:18.. I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

16. Total body engagement Total body engagement. Involving everybody in a church-wide effort to fulfill the Great Commission, with all spiritual gifts and roles in use.

17. Total body engagement Total body engagement. Involving everybody in a church-wide effort to fulfill the Great Commission, with all spiritual gifts and roles in use. Matthew 28:19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you.