Partnering with God through our missionaries

Why partner with missionaries—even when they're supported by the church?

Church support keeps missionaries sent. Partnership keeps them sustained.

Financial support answers the practical need. Partnership answers the human one.

Missionaries face isolation, spiritual pressure, cultural fatigue, and unseen battles. Prayer, encouragement, communication, and genuine care remind them they are not forgotten.

In the New Testament, churches didn’t just give—they shared life and mission. Paul called the Philippians “partners in the gospel” (Philippians 1:5). He rejoiced not only in their gift, but in their concern (Philippians 4:10–17).

Partnership reflects the body of Christ. “When one part suffers, every part suffers with it” (1 Corinthians 12:26).

Support sends.

Partnership sustains.

Partnership goes beyond giving. It is shared obedience, shared care, and shared mission.

How Can GCFers Partner with Missionaries?

Pray intentionally and consistently.

Prayer is not symbolic support; it is frontline work. When churches pray, missionaries are strengthened against spiritual opposition and discouragement. Paul repeatedly asked churches to strive with him in prayer (Romans 15:30).

Build real relationships.

Learn their names, stories, families, and struggles. Send messages, ask thoughtful questions, remember birthdays, and celebrate milestones. Paul valued presence and concern as much as provision, calling the Philippians “partners in the gospel” (Philippians 1:5).

Encourage and care practically.

Care packages, handwritten notes, regular check-ins, and counseling support speak life. These small acts remind missionaries they are seen and valued.

Share the mission with others.

Advocate for missionaries. Share updates in growth groups. Help others pray intelligently and give joyfully.

Join in suffering and joy.

Partnership means we don’t look away from hardship or success. “If one part suffers, every part suffers with it” (1 Corinthians 12:26).