MISSIONS

“Making Christ known in Northwest Florida and “Beyond” is a vital part of the Mission Statement of Myrtle Grove Baptist Church.” 

Our Missions & Ministry Statement reads:

In keeping with our Lord’s Command (Matthew 28), our mission is to go and make disciples of all nations & build a loving, encouraging fellowship of mature believers for the Glory of God.

To accomplish that Command - the Missions and Ministry Statement further explains:   “The church family of Myrtle Grove Baptist Church believes that God is alive and victory is possible through Jesus Christ.  We also believe in missions and evangelism.  At Myrtle Grove, our number one priority is reaching people for Christ”.

CHURCH - Our Church emphasis on missions begins by contributing to the Southern Baptist Cooperative Program.  This program designates the funds to both International and Home missionaries and mission projects.  Over 9000 missionaries are supported by these resources.  Every member is encouraged to participate in the privilege of supporting missions by our giving.

INDIVIDUAL - Additionally, the Church has organized seven (7) vital Mission opportunities wherein an “individual or couple” may serve the Lord with their time, talent, and resources.  Anyone interested in serving or inquiring about service with any of these Mission Teams are urged to call or write the Team contact representative or speak with any of the Church Pastors or Staff.

The Missions Team and points of contact are as follows:

World Changers, Youth Camps & Conferences, and Waterfront Mission - Reverend Kenny Craig, our Minister to Youth and Students, and Paula Craig provide counseling, guidance and coordination for these Teams.  Kenny can be reached at 455-7389

Health and Hope Medical Clinic of Pensacola - Reverend Eric Sheaffer, Associate Director of the Pensacola Bay Baptist Association, is our administrative advisor point of contact with the newly commissioned medical clinic. 

The Myrtle Grove H&H Team point of contact is Sheila Cravey

Living Proof Baptist Church of Williamsburg, Virginia, is the focus of our North American Mission Group.  Reverend Marco Smith, the Living Proof Pastor, is from Pensacola, and calls Myrtle Grove Baptist his” home church”.   Contact Dr Robert Smith

F.A.I.T.H.- is a dynamic Mission Team that trains witnesses and seeks witness opportunities throughout the year in the Western Pensacola area.  Myrtle Grove Baptist “F.A.I.T.H” representatives also actively participate in the Living Proof Mission Trips by conducting Prayer Walks &Surveys and they augment the Living Proof Church F.A.I.T.H Teams to witness to residents of Toano and Lightfoot in the Williamsburg area of Virginia.

Bobbie Sasser is our F.A.I.T.H Missions point of contact

All members are cordially invited/urged to join and participate in the activities of two major Ministry and Missions organization within the Church.

Women’s Missionary Union (WMU) - For years this organization has kept the concept of missions alive and active in our church.  Contact either Barbara Thorsen or the WMU Director,  Kay Reed,

Men on Mission – This is a church-based, Southern Baptist adult mission education organization for men ages 18 and up.  The Director is Alan Pauley

A “Church Missions Coordination Team” is being formed of participating representatives of these seven mission endeavors, along with a representative of the Women’s Missionary Union (WMU), and Men on Mission.   The CMC Team will meet quarterly, or as requested, in a prayerful effort to maximize the effectiveness of our Missions endeavors.

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