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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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Glossary
Words are important, especially on the mission field. Use our glossary to gain a solid understanding of missions terminology.
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Goers
In missions, goers refer to qualified trained workers who are sent by the church to participate in cross-cultural church planting or church strengthening. As missions begins and ends in the church, so goers must be sent from the church; there are no self-appointed missionaries. Goers play a unique role in advancing the cause of Christ by working as ambassadors of Christ's church on the field.
In response to the call of the Great Commission, goers leave their home culture by physically moving to another region or country. Their role often involves learning new languages, understanding local worldviews, and adapting to new cultural contexts to build the church. Goers are often contrasted with “senders,” who support missions from home through prayer, financial giving, and other forms of logistical, spiritual and emotional support.