Scripture suggests there is. God has always intended His church and His mission to move together, because they belong together.
Father, Son, and Spirit are one.
Husband and wife are one.
In the same way, the church and God’s mission are one story with one purpose.
When mission becomes woven into the life of a church, it doesn’t just expand what the church does. It deepens who the church becomes. Faith grows. Vision widens. Joy and fruitfulness begin to mark the life of the congregation in new ways.
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Acts 1:8 (NIV)
"Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers… While they were worshiping 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."
Acts 13:1–3 (ESV)
And how shall they preach unless they are sent?
Romans 10:15 (NKJV)
“Local churches are both the anchor and the lifeline of missions.”
Marvin Newell
“Mission is not an optional extra for the church. It is something that defines us.”
John Stott
“It is not so much the case that God has a mission for his church in the world, as that God has a church for his mission in the world.”
Christopher J.H. Wright
These passages don’t just describe how the early church understood missions. They continue to shape how the Holy Spirit forms the church today.
What Is God Inviting Your Church Into?
God is still calling His church into His mission. Many churches find themselves asking what faithfulness looks like in their current season, especially when what once felt clear now feels less certain or less alive.
Sometimes that question comes after years of doing good, steady ministry. Sometimes it surfaces when leaders sense there could be more fruit, more joy, or a deeper alignment between what the church believes and how it lives that out.
There’s no single right entry point:
- Some churches begin with a short-term trip.
- Others focus on prayer for a specific place or people.
- Some want to strengthen relationships with missionaries they already support.
What matters most isn’t where you start. It’s responding to the invitation God is placing in front of you, one faithful step at a time.
You don’t have to discern that step alone. We want to come alongside you, listen well, and help you prayerfully explore what God may be inviting your church into next.
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How WGM Comes Alongside Your Church
WGM exists to serve the church as we follow Christ into His mission together. We don’t start with a program or a plan. We start by listening and learning where a church is, what questions are being asked, and what God may already be stirring.
From there, we often walk with churches in practical ways, including:
- Short‑term mission trips for your church or youth group
- Mission weekends, conferences, or focused mission Sundays
- Missionary speakers who help connect global mission to everyday faith
- Prayer initiatives that invite churches to pray intentionally for the nations
- Guidance and support as churches send missionaries from within their congregation
- Stronger relationships with missionaries churches already support
- Evangelism and discipleship training for local and global outreach
If your church is exploring something that isn’t listed here, that’s okay. Often the most meaningful next steps don’t fit neatly into a category.
Wherever God may be leading, we’d be glad to listen and walk with you as you discern what comes next.