Church of God World Missions approaches the beginning of its second centennial with thanksgiving and optimism. We are indeed grateful for our past.
On January 4, 1910, our first missionaries, R.M. and Ida Evans, joined with Edmund and Rebecca Barr in beginning the first overseas work for the church in Nassau, Bahamas. Today, we have over 28,000 local congregations in 168 countries (not including the United States of America and Canada) with over six million members.
But our task is not finished. Christ commanded us to go into all the world and make disciples in all nations. We cannot stop… until all have heard.
As we look at the future, World Missions envisions five particular goals:
(1) Unreached People Groups
We have targeted 70 unreached people groups to introduce the Good News of Jesus.
(2) Local Church Missions Involvement
We want every local church praying, giving and sending. Missions flows out of the local church. World Missions is committed to assisting every local congregation in getting personally involved in fulfilling the Great Commission. This involves everyone – the young and the old.
(3) Communicate Specifically
We will provide information and tools to share the message of Christ and what His Kingdom workers are doing.
(4) Training
We are committed to making disciples and training workers and ministers. We want to provide educational opportunities for anyone fulfilling Christ’s mandate.
(5) Helping the Poor and Needy
Christ told us to care for the less fortunate. We will provide ministry and resources to touch the lives of those who are impoverished and lonely.
Together, we will finish the Great Commission assignment.
Douglas LeRoy, General Director, Church of God World Missions