International (MNN) — 25 years
ago, a small group of United Methodists had a passion to take Christ to the
world's under-evangelized and unreached people.
On January 6, 1984, they created
a non-denominational missionary sending agency that went against the norm and
put the future of the mission in the supporting hands of individuals and local
churches.
What they offered in faith, God
has used mightily. Aside from the
thousands who are now part of the body of Christ, the Mission Society is still
a faith ministry.
The Mission Society is funded through the support
of thousands of churches, foundations, and individuals who partner together to
further the ministry. Seventy-six percent of all gifts for the ministry come from individuals and foundations, while
the remaining portion comes from churches around the United States.
It's a calling that remains vital. An estimated 1.8 billion people have yet to
hear the Gospel of Christ. In response
to that, the Mission Society developed ministries that address the needs of
today's world and exhibit a culture marked by people of integrity, a genuine
prayer life, and obedience to the mission of bringing people to Christ.
Today, the Mission Society has
225 missionaries serving in 32 nations around the world.
Pray that God will continue to
use their hands and feet in His service.
Click here for more information on how you can help.
