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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.
Glossary
Words are important, especially on the mission field. Use our glossary to gain a solid understanding of missions terminology.
Definition
Frontier or Pioneer Missions
Frontier or Pioneer Missions refer to the first wave of missionary efforts directed toward unreached or least-reached people groups—communities with little to no exposure to the Gospel and where no local church exists. These missions aim to establish a Christian presence, evangelize, and plant churches in regions that may be resistant or remote. Both terms highlight the pioneering nature of this work, focusing on laying the foundation for future discipleship and church growth in areas that have not yet been engaged with the message of Christ.
In essence, frontier and pioneer missions are about breaking new ground, bringing the Gospel to people and places where it has never been preached before.