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About Missions

God has a plan.

The plan is to reach every “nation” with the good news of Jesus Christ. The word “nations” here is the Greek word ethnae which means “nations” or “people groups.”

A “nation” or “people group” is an ethno-linguistic group with a common self-identity that is shared by the members. There are two parts to that word: ethno and linguistic. Language is a primary and dominant identifying factor of a people group, but a historically common culture is integral to their identity, too. So, when God looks at the world, He does not divide the world into geo-political countries, but into ethno-linguistic people groups.

Missionary of the Week

Emma and Joel Johnson
Oliver, Alice, and Finn
IXO Global
Sweden

Joel grew up in Sweden as a dual-citizen missionary kid in a church planting effort through Mission to the World. He joined Trinity in high school after his family’s stateside move. He has been involved with various evangelism efforts with IXO in Europe since 2015. Joel and Emma met at Covenant College and now live in Sweden, working in sports ministry. Their mission is to use sports as a way to meet people, build relationships through shared endeavors, and lead people to Christ. Joel manages a partnership with a local church, leads bible studies with players, and is studying theology through Birmingham Theological Seminary.

Prayer Requests:
  • Home Group Expansion: Since our young adults bible study group has grown to over 30 people, we have been asked to lead a break-off group of mixed ages. These groups are made up of mainly Christians from our church, but we also intentionally keep groups small to leave room for new-comers wanting to enter a low-threshold environment to explore faith in Christ. Pray for wisdom in leading and that some people outside church we have invited would join!

  • Teenage group: Joel is a leader for a teenage group that meets weekly for bible study. This group will run through the end of may (roughly around when school lets out).  Pray for these youth and the youth of Sweden! Many young people are seeking answers to life’s challenges and deep questions.

  • Family life: We are adjusting to life with 3 kids! Oliver (4) Alice (2) and Finn (3mo) are a blessing and a challenge! Pray for grace in parenting counter-culturally in one of the world’s most secular places. 

Breakfast with a Missionary

Join us each Tuesday morning at 7:00 a.m. for Breakfast with a missionary! Each week, we will meet with our Missionary of the Week over Zoom, get updates on their mission, and discuss any special prayer requests that they may have.

Also, feel free to join us in person in the John Knox room! Breakfast provided. 

Contact Julie Lash for a link!

TPC's Role in the Great Commission

After careful study of the scriptures, we believe that God’s mission for TPC is: To make Christ known to our neighbors and the nations, building His disciples, establishing His church.

  • “To make Christ known”– We believe that salvation comes to individuals when they receive Jesus Christ personally by faith. Our calling, therefore, is to spread the message about Christ. And, because we cannot tell someone about a salvation that we have not experienced ourselves, we must “grasp Christ personally to give Christ globally.”

  • “Neighbors”– Ministries and missions in the city, state, and nation.

  • “Nations”– Missions in international, cross-cultural ethno-linguistic people groups (the “ethnae” of Matthew 28:19).

  • “Building His disciples”– Personal, spiritual ministry that connects people to Jesus Christ and causes them to grow in their faith.

  • “Establishing His church”– The Church is the visible means God has chosen to make, build, and keep His disciples. Therefore, we want to see disciples connected to viable, life giving Churches.

What values will guide our work in Missions?

Gospel Centered

Faithful to spreading the good news of Jesus Christ so that all peoples come to know Him as Savior and follow Him as Lord in the fellowship of His church.

Recklessly Dependent

Attempt great things for God in response to His leading and taking risk by faith in Him for the sake of His kingdom.

Widespread Engagement

Involving the whole of congregational life in the work of the Great Commission as an equipping and sending church.

Strategically Focused

Directing our efforts intentionally for greatest impact and congregational fit.

Sensible Partnerships

Collaborating with and through like-minded ministries to fulfill the Great Commission.

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