MISSIONS - To glorify God by effectively using the community of Redeemer to bring Gospel awareness and Shalom worldwide
Committee chairperson: Larry Bailey,
RECENT AND COMING EVENTS:
2007, Uganda: During 2007 Redeemerites raised funds to contribute towards the new buildings for the Westminster Theological College and Seminary. Phase 1A has now broken ground for housing 48 resident students. See the Photo Gallery. Redeemer continues to support Dave and Darlene Eby in their missionary work there.
2007, Japan: Redeemerite Jessica Wey served in Japan at the International Christian Academy of Nagoya, founded by PCA missionaries to meet the educational needs of the community. Jessica helped start, organize and teach at the preschool; taught after-school English classes; participated in a university ministry to college students; and served at Nisshin Christ Church, a PCA church plant. The Gospel was presented to parents and children in an environment where only 1% of the country profess themselves to be Christians.
August 1st - 10th, 2008, Short-term Missions Trip to Peru: This summer Redeemer will be embarking on its first summer short-term missions trip to Trujillo, Peru. We will be visiting the Peru Mission and assisting in its ministry efforts, as well as visiting other missionaries who are training nationals in ministry movements. Redeemerites can participate through prayer, giving, and signing up to go. To join in going, contact Vern Glaser at to submit your application before May 12. Click here for more information.
MISSIONS COMMITTEE VISION:
Redeemer Church will continue to support mission efforts in people
groups and cultures outside the United States. Within the geographic
areas of sub-Saharan Africa, Asia/Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North
America and other unreached people groups, Redeemer Church will give preference to
mission activities in receptive areas, as determined by the following
characteristics:
Areas with a relatively low population of people who associate
themselves with any specific church, Christian denomination, or other
religion
Areas where there are no reformed congregations
Areas where a reformed congregation has just been established or is in the process of being established
Areas where existing work may already be in place and supported by
the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) "Mission to the World"
MISSIONS COMMITTEE GOALS:
educate the local congregation on world missions
help the church achieve a clear sense of direction
ensure that funds for missions are wisely spent
keep the church focused on the major reasons for mission
avoid making decisions on an emotional or haphazard basis
bring new committee members up to date on our purposes and scope of work
maintain consistency and direction as our committee changes membership
support those world mission ministries that prioritize gospel,
community, mission and shalom. These ministries will include as
appropriate emphasis on mercy/social justice/caring for
suffering/serving pooras well as efforts to transform culture and
reconcile individuals
encourage and support the Redeemer missionaries fiscally, spiritually, morally, and financially
encourage raising up, training, supporting and sending of new missionaries from within Redeemer
