World Missions

Why Missions?

In Matthew 28, Jesus spoke to his followers and challenged them to be outward focused. Their mandate was to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing the new followers and teaching them to obey everything that Jesus had commanded them. God’s people are to go into the world, bringing the good news of Jesus and implementing change through evangelism and the making of disciples.

Church of the Rock fulfills this mission in a variety of ways. Using many facets of ministry, we endeavour to connect with the people around us so that we can bring God’s perspective, hope and life. All followers of Jesus, at least on an individual basis, are to engage with the lives and culture around them.

 

Giving to Missions 

Donations for missions are accepted for the following projects.  For more information on Giving options, please visit our “Give” page. 

  • Missions General Donations – funds used to support local and international mission projects, see list of current projects below. 
  • 10/40 Window & Beyond – funds raised in our annual “Pie Auction” are used to support specific mission projects in the 10/40 Window and some special projects in other areas of the world.   
  • Designated Mission Projects – donations directed to approved, usually short-term, projects: 
    • Missions Local – North End Mission Trips 
    • Missions Int’l Projects – 10/40 Window & Beyond 
    • Missions Int’l Projects – Philippine Frontline (GCF) 
    • Missions Int’l Projects – Uganda Trip 2024 

Give to Missions

 

Designated Giving Policy: Each restricted contribution designated toward Church of the Rock approved programs or projects will be used as designated with the understanding that when any given need has been met or cannot be completed for any reason, the remaining restricted contributions will be used where needed most. 

 

Reaching Around the World 

Church of the Rock places a high priority on Missions as part of Christ’s command to go into all the world and make disciples. We have an annual “Pie Auction” event to raise money for specific projects, but the generosity of our people is evident through ongoing giving and response to needs as they arise.

Pie Auction Details

Online Giving to the 10/40 Window & Beyond!

 

Sending Teams

As part of our outreach, Church of the Rock often sends teams to minister alongside local indigenous leaders, encouraging these leaders and then working as a group to proclaim the good news of Jesus to those around them. Ministering to people of other ethnicity, language or economic status may not be easy, but we constantly see that God richly works as we engage with those outside our comfort zone—and He also changes the team members at the same time.

Sending Teams

 

Partnering with Missions Organizations

Because the mission field is great, we often partner with other organizations who already have a proven effective ministry in touching the lives of others by providing resources, people and finances.

Missions General Donations’ and ‘Tithes’ are used to support these ministries.  If you would like to send additional support, we encourage you to give directly to the ministry.  This puts your financial gift in their hands right away and allows them to connect with you directly, both for financial support and to get involved as volunteers. 

We have provided links to the ministry or Canadian charity partner where possible.   

Please note that Church of the Rock does not accept donations on behalf of these ministries unless they are one of our approved designated mission projects.   

 

Some of the Local Ministries that Church of the Rock partners with are:

 

Some of the National and International Ministries which Church of the Rock partners with are:

 

For more info, contact the church office: missions@churchoftherock.ca / 204-261-0070

 

Below you will find information on supporting the latest Missions trip plus historical blogs from previous mission trips.

 

Uganda 2024 - DAY 3 Report

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Uganda 2024 - DAY 2 Report

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Uganda 2024 - DAY 1 Report

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