CBF Global Missions

…being the presence of Christ

CBF Global MissionsOur purpose is to introduce

people to Jesus by both word and deed, and our primary

focus is on some of the world’s most neglected

peoples. This purpose launches us on a journey ministering

with and among unreached and marginalized peoples. As we

travel, we are committed to collaborating with churches and Christians to engage in holistic ministries with the most neglected people in a

world without borders.

Global Missions Vision Statements

We will become and be:• A seamless link between the local church and

mission action.• An advocate and partner to live out the love

of Christ among the most neglected in our own communities and around the world.

• Wise stewards of CBF’s resources providing excellent service to our partners, constituents and staff.

• Effective communicators of the CBF Global Missions story to inform and inspire our partners and constituents to increasing levels of mission engagement.

• An excellent organization that makes an impact by employing strategic thinking, good planning, and implementation.

Global Missions Value Statements

In being the presence of Christ, we endeavor

to be…• Christ Centered• Cooperative • Holistic• Strategic, Innovative,

and Responsive

What are “holistic missions and ministries?”

Sustainable and appropriate actions

that minister to the spiritual,

physical, emotional, intellectual,

and social needs of people.

Holistic missions and ministries

In as many ways as there are cultures and contexts within which we work, we…•Present the Good News and hope for change in

individual lives and communities

•Demonstrate integrity in our daily ministry

•Recognize the dignity of and show respect for

the people with whom we work

•Are faithful stewards of all personnel, material,

physical, and spiritual resources

•Facilitate reproducing church-planting

movements

Christ Centered – we are committed to…

• Biblically guided and centered ministry

• Investing the time to stay spiritually directed

• A prayerful approach to missions

• A servant model of leadership

• Expressing through words and actions the love of Jesus Christ

Cooperative – we are committed to…

• Work in a team structure within Global Missions, with decision making at the appropriate point closest to the action

• Network and partner with local churches throughout the world

• Partner with the most neglected people

• Build a participative, diverse, and inclusive community

Holistic – we are committed to…

• Present the Good News and hope for change in lives of individuals and communities

• Develop sustainable and appropriate actions that minister to the spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the most neglected people

• Demonstrate integrity in our daily ministry

• Show dignity and respect for the people with whom we work

• Be faithful stewards of all personnel, material, physical, and spiritual resources

• Facilitate reproducing church planting movements

Strategic, Innovative, and Responsive – we are committed to…

• Listen to our two main constituents – local churches and the most neglected—and understand their needs

• Respond to the needs of people

• Develop, initiate, and sustain strategic, relevant, and innovative missions and ministries

The Fellowship employs more than 150 Global Missions field personnel, serving in career, short-

term, and affiliate capacities.

To see the bios and locations of field personnel, visit www.thefellowship.info/fieldpersonnel

The work of CBF Global Missions is teamdriven. Some of our field teams include: • Albania-Balkan Ministries/Ukraine Team• Community, Agriculture Development/Arts, Development and Education Team• Southeast Asia Team, Northern Thailand• China Team• India Team• Middle East Outreach Team• Urban Team• Sub-Sahara Africa Team• Latin America/Carribbean Team• Internationals (East) Team• Internationals (West) Team• Gypsy Team• Berber Team• Internationals, Europe, and North Africa Team• Transformational Development Team

Team Guiding Principles

• Consensus as our basic model for decision making

• Focus on catalyzing, mobilizing, and cooperation with other Christians.

• Decision-making as near to the points of accountability or impact as possible for effectiveness.

• Global, not provincial

• Respect and utilize each person's unique gifts

• Empower and equip basic field personnel units to be successful

You can participate in the work of CBF Global Missions

Praying

You can pray for CBF field personnel through the online CBF Prayer Guide. www.thefellowship.info/Pray

You can also sign up online for, “Prayer Associates,” the monthly update of prayer requests from CBF field personnel.

Giving

The work of CBF is supported almost entirely through the Offering for Global Missions. This Offering enables CBF to commission and send new field personnel, fund new ministries, and be the presence of Christ among the most marginalized people in the world.

This year’s Offering goal is: $5.5 million

www.thefellowship.info/give

Going

You can participate in the work of CBF through group mission trips or individual opportunities to serve.

For more information about a service opportunity that fits the gifts God has given you, visit www.thefellowship.info/Serve

Learning

You can also participate in the work of CBF Global Missions through a commitment to missions education at your church.

You can order resources online at the CBF store, including CBF’s own missions education curriculum for all age groups: Form, Spark, Ignite, and Affect

www.missionseducation.org

Join a community of missional practice

These are groups of people who have a common interest and

intentionally come together to discuss this interest. Through

these discussions, their knowledge grows, and they

become more and more of an “expert” in this interest area.

Current communities of missional practice include

medical ministries, disaster response, church planting,

economic development, peacemaking, and others.

Partnering

Your church can partner with CBF

Global Missions through a direct partnership with

field personnel as an “encourager

church” or through adopting a people group.

God’s Mission, Your Passion

CBF Global Missions

…being the presence of Christ