AG Missions: A Two-Fold Mandate
The Assemblies of God (AG) Missions operate with a two-fold focus—engaging both local and foreign missions—to fulfill the Great Commission and bring the gospel to every nation and community.
Local Missions
AG's local missions emphasize reaching out to communities within the nation. This involves evangelism, church planting, discipleship, and social transformation efforts in urban and rural areas. Local missions focus on addressing the spiritual, social, and physical needs of people close to home, fostering vibrant churches that are deeply rooted in their communities.
Efforts include:
Evangelistic campaigns and outreach programs
Discipleship and leadership training (Sender's Camp)
Community development projects like education, health, and poverty alleviation
Youth and children's ministries aimed at building future leaders
Foreign Missions
AG's foreign missions extend the gospel beyond national borders to unreached peoples and regions around the world. This involves sending missionaries, supporting national churches, and partnering with global mission agencies to proclaim Christ in diverse cultural contexts.
Foreign missions activities include:
Church planting and nurturing indigenous churches
Training and equipping missionaries for cross-cultural ministry
Humanitarian aid and development initiatives alongside evangelism
Language and cultural training to effectively communicate the gospel
Together, the local and foreign missions of the Assemblies of God represent a comprehensive strategy to impact lives everywhere with the love and message of Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit.