“Missions” at Faith is more than mission trips, mission programming or stamping a passport – our church family aspires to be a collection of Christ-followers living missionally in the culture and context of our lives. This means that in all aspects of life, we embrace our call to be ministers of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18-20; 1 Peter 2:4-9) in our everyday lives. So, whether it is engaging our neighbors and co-workers, or going to serve those who live in the uttermost parts of the world, those Divine experiences are a part of the greater Story. In believing that “missions” is a lifestyle, we recognize that we are called to engage and serve all the peoples of the world.
Forms & Applications
It has been said that short term missions opens the eyes of the soul; this truth, along with the opportunity to show and share the Gospel to a lost and dying world makes short term trips at Faith very exciting. Our passion is to strengthen existing evangelical efforts and create new efforts all over the globe for the cause of Christ. We believe in relational partnerships and anticipate reconnecting with current mission partners year after year to experience the fruits of salvation and discipleship.
Download Short Term Missions Form
The Missions Ministry at Faith completely understands that in current circumstances, a short-term mission trip can be a large financial commitment. The following options are ways we trust our short-term missionaries can meet their financial needs:
Faith On Mission: Support Letter
This template is a sample letter a short-term missionary can use to help raise awareness of their trip and also ask friends and family to become financial partners. This letter can be used in hardcopy form and mailed or in electronic form and emailed.
Download Sample Support Letter
Faith On Mission Scholarship Application
Funds are designated annually in the Faith On Mission Offering for members of Faith Baptist who are in need of financial assistance for short-term mission trips. This scholarship exists for anyone who is experiencing a financial situation that would otherwise prevent them from participating. If you are currently raising support for your trip and have been unable to reach the full payment total, please fill out and return the Faith On Mission Scholarship Application and it will be reviewed by Faith On Mission Scholarship Team.
Download Scholarship Application
We believe that making disciples happens through the local church. Currently, Faith is engaged in planting churches here in the Shelby Co. area. We are also excited to partner with multiple church planters not only in Memphis but around the country. The impact that a loving, Gospel-centered family of believers can have on a community is undeniable.
Recently, Stephen had the chance to sit down with church planting pastors Brad Dunlap from Mercy Hill and Thi Mitsamphanh and Prakash Sunuwar from First International Baptist to discuss church planting in Memphis and the role a relationship with Faith Baptist plays in their ministry.
Discussion with FOM14 Church Planters from Faith Baptist Bartlett on Vimeo.