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Our Mission
Missionary inspires and educates local churches to better follow the Great Commission by providing trusted resources to prepare them to send missionaries to peoples who have never heard of Christ.
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Missionary Films
Discover the extraordinary stories of faith and perseverance in Missionary: Obeying the Great Commission, an inspiring film and teaching series that explores the lives of trailblazing missionaries throughout church history.
Uncover the essence of biblical missions and learn valuable lessons from these remarkable individuals, as they demonstrate the transformative power of the gospel.
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Build Churches That Outlive You
Help your church grow in its understanding of missions and encourage your congregation to make Christ’s name known to those who have never heard.
Glossary
Words are important, especially on the mission field. Use our glossary to gain a solid understanding of missions terminology.
Definition
Church Existence and Health
Level 1: Mature Church (Full Presence)
A healthy, reproducing, indigenous body of believers congregates in submission to the whole counsel of God's Word, under biblically qualified leadership, to proclaim, profess, and preach the true gospel; administer the sacraments as instructed in Scripture; and practice both corrective and formative church discipline. Discipleship is central and ongoing.
Level 2: Growing Church (Gospel & Church Formation Present)
There is a recognizable group of believers who gather regularly for worship and fellowship, with gospel clarity and movement toward biblical church order. Indigenous leadership may be in development or partially installed. While not yet fully mature, this group is actively growing in biblical understanding, sacramental practice, and accountability, and is moving toward full expression as a local church.
Level 3: Non-Biblical or Syncretistic Church Presence
A self-identified church or Christian movement exists, but it does not reflect essential biblical doctrine or practice. This may include syncretistic expressions, prosperity-oriented or culturally compromised movements, or institutions lacking gospel clarity, scriptural authority, or qualified leadership. Although outward forms of Christianity may be present, these do not represent or true or healthy church by biblical standards.
Level 4: Unreached (No Church Presence)
No known believers, no access to the gospel in the native language, no Bible translation, and no visible church. There is no foundation for Christ laid in the community.