Jenny, Keri and Erin discuss the importance of prioritizing the church in missions and prioritizing missions in the church.

Topics Discussed

 
00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
Why this series? What does “church-centered missions” mean?

02:00 – Defining Missions
Missions = church planting across linguistic, cultural, or geographic barriers.

04:00 – The Church as Means and End
The Great Commission is fulfilled in the local church.

06:00 – The Corporate Nature of Salvation
Why the goal is not just individual conversion but a gathered people.

08:30 – What Missions Often Gets Wrong
Movement methods, weak ecclesiology, and false conversions.

12:30 – The Biblical Model in Acts
Paul’s pattern of preaching, planting, and strengthening churches.

14:00 – Problems with Rapid Multiplication Strategies
Concerns with “obedience-based discipleship” and unconverted church plants.

16:45 – Doctrine Matters
Why ecclesiology and soteriology are essential for missions.

18:00 – What is a Sending Church?
All churches should be sending churches, not just the “big” ones.

21:00 – The Role of Prayer and Partnership
Praying for the nations and raising up workers from within.

23:00 – Are Missionaries a Special Category?
They’re mature Christians crossing barriers—not super-Christians.

27:00 – What’s Ahead in the Series
Interviews with missionaries, tip-of-the-spear work, and support for women on the field.

29:00 – Good Portion: Personal Devotion Highlights
Mark, Luke, 1 Samuel—and lessons in sacrificial love, ecclesial life, and gospel depth.

34:00 – Final Encouragement
The church sends its best; every believer has a part in missions.

Resources Mentioned

 
Prioritizing Missions in the Church