Partners in Missions Ministry

 We cannot do it alone . . . we need our partners in missions ministry. 

Paul stayed in Corinth for almost two years. In that time, he had developed a deep and trusting relationship with Priscilla and Aquila, so much so that he took them along as he began his third missionary journey. The three sailed first to Ephesus, where Paul left the couple to serve as teachers and guardians of the gospel.

Ministry isn’t meant to be done solo. We need partners in the mission who can strengthen us when we’re weak and share with us in the work. Like Paul, my wife and I have had so many partner with us over our twenty six years of missions ministry to at-risk youth, single parent families, homeless, and those suffering from natural disasters. Our local church, businesses, individuals, students, schools, and yes, even county governments have supported our in-home and outreach ministries over the years. 

Yet it remains a challenge to convince even fellow believers of the need to support missions work both locally and over the waters. 

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need. Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account. (Philippians 4:12-18)

As I embark on yet another mission trip to serve in Puerto Rico with my students, I want to thank each of you, our partners in missions ministry who supported us! May God grant it to your account!