{"id":362,"date":"2026-10-18T20:37:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T20:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/benchmarkbaptist.org\/?ministry=missions"},"modified":"2026-10-18T20:41:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T20:41:06","slug":"missions","status":"publish","type":"ministry","link":"https:\/\/benchmarkbaptist.org\/?ministry=missions","title":{"rendered":"Missions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"benchmark-ministry-intro\">\n<h2>Take the gospel beyond our walls.<\/h2>\n<p>Consider how prayer, generosity, service, and clear gospel conversations can support the work of making disciples.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"benchmark-ministry-sections\">\n<section class=\"benchmark-ministry-panel\">\n<h3>Why missions matters<\/h3>\n<p>Matthew 28:18\u201320 connects going, making disciples, baptizing, and teaching. Missions involves more than an occasional project: it invites Christians to care about people hearing the gospel and growing as followers of Jesus.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"benchmark-ministry-panel\">\n<h3>Ideas for local outreach<\/h3>\n<p>A church-approved effort might include helping a community organization, preparing care packages, offering practical help to a neighbor, or inviting someone to worship. Contact leadership to discuss current opportunities and approved community partnerships.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"benchmark-ministry-panel\">\n<h3>Study guide: sharing the gospel<\/h3>\n<p>Read Romans 10:9\u201317. Discuss the relationship between hearing, believing, and speaking the gospel. Ask how prayer and generosity can support faithful gospel work. Identify one person or ministry to learn about before making a commitment.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"benchmark-ministry-panel\">\n<h3>Ways to participate<\/h3>\n<p>Pray for approved missionaries, ask leadership about verified needs, give through the church\u2019s established channels, or discuss an appropriate service opportunity. Missionary names, supported organizations, trip dates, and financial commitments should be added only after confirmation.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"benchmark-ministry-faq\">\n<h2>Questions before you visit<\/h2>\n<details>\n<summary>Which missionaries does Benchmark support?<\/summary>\n<p>Contact church leadership to learn about current missionaries, approved partners, and specific ways you can support their work.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Are mission trips planned?<\/summary>\n<p>Ask leadership about current trip plans, eligibility, costs, and preparation.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take the gospel beyond our walls.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"menu_order":4,"template":"","class_list":["post-362","ministry","type-ministry","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/benchmarkbaptist.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/ministry\/362","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/benchmarkbaptist.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/ministry"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/benchmarkbaptist.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/ministry"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/benchmarkbaptist.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=362"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}