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Missionary inspires and educates local churches to better follow the Great Commission by providing trusted resources to prepare them to send missionaries to peoples who have never heard of Christ.
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Missionary Films
“My wife and I watched this series and were moved again by the zeal and sacrifices of God’s global emissaries. I recommend it, and pray the Lord will use it to stir up His Church for the sake of all the unreached language groups.” –John Piper
Let your heart be stirred to zeal for Christ's Church through the faithful example of the trailblazing missionaries featured in Missionary: Obeying the Great Commission.
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Help your church grow in its understanding of missions and encourage your congregation to make Christ’s name known to those who have never heard.
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Words are important, especially on the mission field. Use our glossary to gain a solid understanding of missions terminology.
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Sovereignty
Sovereignty refers to the supreme authority and control over all things. God’s sovereignty means that God holds ultimate power and authority over the universe, guiding all events, decisions, and outcomes according to His divine will and purpose. This includes both the natural world and human affairs. Nothing happens outside of God’s plan or permission (Ephesians 1:11), and He exercises His rule with wisdom, justice, and love. God’s sovereignty is central to the understanding of His nature, reflecting His omnipotence (all-powerful), omniscience (all-knowing), and omnipresence (present everywhere). Scriptures such as Isaiah 46:9-10, where God declares, “I will accomplish all my purpose,” and Psalm 103:19, which states, “The Lord has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all,” emphasize this belief. The sovereignty of God offers believers assurance that despite life’s uncertainties, God is in control and His purposes will ultimately prevail.