April 26 - MISSIONS SUNDAY

IcebreakerWhat’s one practical way someone has helped you in a time of need, and how did it impact you beyond the immediate situation?
Study Questions

1. Read Matthew 28:16–20. What stands out to you about Jesus’ command to “go and make disciples”?
2. Tom and Cody emphasized that “ministries are different, but the purpose is the same.” Where did you see that idea lived out across the six mission partners we highlighted this last Sunday?
3. Looking at Jesus Driven, how does meeting practical needs (like car repair) open doors for spiritual conversations and discipleship?
4. What does the work of LightSys Technology Services teach us about using professional skills (like technology) for God’s kingdom?
5. How does the mission of Alaska Christian College reflect both discipleship and justice, especially in serving students from underserved communities?
6. What challenges do you notice in the global ministries (the Pauls in Haiti, the Isazas in Colombia, and Marta Klein in Cameroon), and how do those challenges deepen your understanding of what it costs to follow Jesus in different contexts?

Application Questions

1. Which mission partner or story impacted you the most, and why do you think it resonated with you personally?
2. Where do you see opportunities in your own life to live out the Great Commission right where you are (work, neighborhood, relationships)?
3. The team emphasized that mission isn’t just “out there” but also something we support through prayer, giving, and serving here. Which of those feels like your next step?
4. What is one specific way you (or your group) could support one of these mission partners this week through prayer, encouragement, or action?

PrayerSpend time praying for one local partner and one global partner, asking God to provide strength, safety, resources, and open hearts—and to show you how to participate in His mission.