"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28.19-20
At Wheaton Bible Church, we believe that Jesus' Great Commission to the Church in Matthew is not only the task of our missionaries, but of the whole congregation. All have us have a vital role to play in God's kingdom work among the nations. There are many ways to get involved with Global Outreach at WBC; here we have noted some of these opportunities. If you want to jump in, but you're not sure how, please let us know! Email Susan or contact her at 630.876.6685. We want you to be a part of this journey.
Learn!
Pick up a book about global mission or a missionary biography from our bookstore or library. Need recommendations? Contact Susan, 630.876.6685.
Prayer for Missionaries
There are many ways to pray for our missionaries! Click here to view praises and prayer requests for our "Missionary of the Week." Join others in prayer the 3rd Friday of the month, 9:30 - 10:30, in the prayer tower. Contact Sherry White (630.260.0726) for details. Many in our congregation have also committed to be prayer partners for specific WBC missionaries and missionary families. You can commit to be a prayer partner for one year by emailing Susan or calling her at 630.876.6685.
GO Teams
We offer mission trips throughout the year. Experience God at work in a different place and grow in faith. Our trips link us with WBC's missionaries. We support their efforts by serving in a variety of ways, including English language instruction, construction, children's ministries, Bible teaching and community projects. Click here for more information.
GO on your Own
We have endorsed several mission trip opportunities for individuals to pursue on their own. Some of them are led or directed by our WBC missionaries and some are serving ministries or organizations that we partner with. Click here for more information.
Global MissionsFest Team
This is the visionary and planning team behind WBC's annual Global MissionsFest. The commitment begins in May and lasts through our week-long celebration of global mission, which takes place in October. Team members can get involved with any aspect of the week that interests them, such as special events, promotion, decoration, children's ministry, publications, missionary hospitality, exhibits, and integrating MissionsFest into weekly church ministries. Interested in our 2010 team? Email Susan or call her at 630.876.6685 for more information.
Events
Are you interested in being contacted to help with Global Outreach events, such as MissionsFest, GO Team training meetings, etc.? We need people with a variety of gifts: hospitality, decorating, creating interactive children's displays, giving rides to missionaries, etc. Contact Susan at 630.876.6685 if you'd like to be on our "call list."
Heart for AIDS
Do you have a heart for AIDS? Wheaton Bible Church does too. Click here to learn more about how you can get involved in our partnership with the Africa Inland Church (AIC) and the Nakuru AIDS Initiative in Kenya.
Brunch with a Missionary
Women gather at the church a few times a year to share a meal and hear stories from one of our missionaries. These are special times to give and receive encouragement, hear challenging words and pray and fellowship together. Our 2010 spring date is: April 13. Email or call Susan (630.876.6685) for more information. Childcare is available with pre-registration. Sign up in the Global Outreach Center in the atrium, online or contact Marge Mason at 630.393.1818.
Office Volunteers
Interested in helping out in the Global Outreach office? We need volunteers to assist with a variety of projects such as mailings and making photocopies. Email Susan or call her at 630.876.6685. She would love to hear from you!
Furlough Housing Team
This is a team committed to providing support to missionaries staying in our WBC furlough home. Email Susan or contact her at 630.876.6685 for more information.
Hosting Missionaries
Do you have a gift of hospitality? Then you may be interested in housing missionaries here for short-term stays in the area. This is a wonderful way to develop relationships with our WBC family spread all over the world. Email Susan or call her at 630.876.6685 for more information.
MOVE Sending Team
Do you have the gift of encouragement? Consider joining the MOVE Initiative sending team to encourage and pray for the people who are involved in the MOVE Initiative. Email or call Susan (630.876.6685) for more information.
Become a WBC Missionary
With a 75-year heritage of sending missionaries around the world, WBC Global Outreach works at keeping our qualifications for missionaries compatible with current trends in global mission and with the historical standards that have allowed us to send the most effective individuals throughout the years.
Learn about how to become a WBC missionary
