why global missions?

We here at Grace Baptist are committed to transformationally live out the gospel here in Austin; yet the good news Jesus has given us is for more than just our local town and surrounding community. It is THE good news for the WHOLE WORLD! In Acts 1:8, Jesus gives one final command to the disciples before He ascends to heaven. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” We are his witnesses not just in Austin, but to the end of the earth. One of the ways we work toward fulfilling this command is by training, sending, equipping, and supporting missionaries who go to places we cannot all go, and there they share the gospel of Jesus Christ.

How do we support our missionaries?

• Prayerfully: As a church body we regularly pray for the needs of our missionaries and for God to Empower, Equip, Encourage and Embolden them in their ministries.
• Financially: We send regular financial support to give them the freedom to give the gospel with as few worries over financial needs as possible.
• Spiritually: Ministry on a foreign field with often few to no local supporters and spiritual counselors can be lonely and draining. We desire to be available and active in aiding the spiritual growth, protection, and encouragement of our missionaries.
• Physically: Occasionally an opportunity arises for some of us to go and visit and serve with them on short term missions trips. This is a wonderful opportunity as we get to learn of day to day needs and blessings our missionaries experience.

Below you can get to know our missionaries