Missions and Outreach

Below are our commitments and goals corresponding to missions and outreach, as we (NBC) pursue obedience to the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18).

Missions

Purpose

To actively engage in and support the spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in obedience to His Word and under His sovereign authority (Matt. 28:18), so the elect hear the gospel and embrace Christ (2 Tim. 2:10; Acts 13:48), so that true worship and obedient faith may resound to the everlasting glory of the Father (John 4:24; Rev. 5:9–14), through Christ (2 Cor. 4:6), by the power of the Holy Spirit (Phil. 3:3) within our sphere of influence as individuals and a local body.

Objectives

To strengthen the relationship of the congregation to our supported missionaries.
Regularly present the ministry of our missionaries to the church body.
Develop a comprehensive plan of engagement with our missionaries and the congregation
Plan, promote, and organize short-term missions trips
Actively and intelligently pray for the work and lives of our missionary families

Short Term Missions

Purpose

To encourage and support ministries either in direct relationship with Newtown Bible Church, or consistent with our statement of faith and missions purpose statement.

Objectives

To strengthen NBC’s relationship with supported missionaries and/or missions agencies
To support the work of the missionary as they deem most effective by providing extra manpower and resources for ministry opportunities
To expand the view of God’s work in the world and love for people globally among our own congregation.
To increase the desire for evangelism and outreach within our own local community

Outreach

Purpose

To seek opportunities to engage our community and local areas with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Objectives

Think strategically and actively pursue outreach opportunities
Pray regularly for our community
Provide opportunities for evangelism training