DBC MISSIONS AT A GLANCE

Question 1

SUPPORTING MINISTRIES

Answer

DBC prioritizes missions with 17% from all offerings received by the church, and this has been a foundational commitment of DBC since its beginning in 1964. These resource fund missionaries and ministries bringing the love and words of Christ to communities locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

Financial support for missions ministries are grouped into three categories:

BLESS A one-time funding support in a small amount for individuals or organizations. These ministries do not have to be within a DBC missions focus, but are valued by church members or have a fruitful ministry. Up to $3,600 annually. Assisted 9 ministries in 2020.

CATALYZE A three-to-five-year commitment of support to individuals or organizations who are expanding their work in close alignment with the focus of DBC missions. These ministries are working towards a goal of sustainability. Up to $12k annually. Assisted 22 ministries in 2020.

OWN An ongoing commitment of five years or longer to individuals or organizations that are focused on the unreached or for mobilizing DBC members in missions. Up to $20k annually. Assisted 10 ministries in 2020.

Question 2

PRIORITIZING SUPPORT

Answer

The DBC Missions Council prioritizes funding based on the focus-area of the missions ministry:

Ministry/projects making disciples and planting churches among global unreached – 10/40 window, diaspora

Sending and supporting of DBC members on short, mid or long term assignment

Cross cultural disciple making and/or church planting locally

Disciple making and/or church planting locally, not cross cultural

Disciple making and/or church planting globally not among unreached

Mercy/compassion-based ministries without strong gospel proclamation globally or locally

These prioritization levels are used only as guidelines; they help to ensure that the Missions Council is grounded in the great commission found in Matthew 28:16-20 to make disciples of all nations, baptizing believers, and teaching them to obey Jesus Christ. We invite you to explore the many ministries supported by DBC here and select one that you can begin prayer for in your daily walk with Christ.

Question 3