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Did you know that Houston’s First Baptist Church supports over 100 global worker units serving with many different organizations – all over the world?
Would you like to be a part of a unique way to participate in the Great Commission?
We all have a crucial role to play - God’s heart, and His plan, is to reach every nation, tribe and tongue with the gospel and to unite all peoples in Christ.
Missionaries are flesh and blood just like each of us. They struggle the same way we do in many areas of life – only their struggles are often magnified by security risks, health, exposure to different cultures and languages, and isolation from their loved ones and support networks.
GO Global Care is a loving community of support for our Global Workers. And the Missionary Care Team exists to provide Connection, Care, and Community for the Christian family of Global Workers – whether they are on the field or at home.
“…because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
— Philippians 1:5-6
“I rejoice in the Lord greatly that once again you renewed your care for me.”
— Philippians 4:10
Wherever God has placed the Global Worker, we recognize and appreciate their service and sacrifice in bringing the gospel message to the world. Our heart is to see the members of Houston’s First Baptist Church involved in sharing the gospel message through adopting a missionary or missionary family.
We are looking for people with a passion for missions, a heart for missionaries and a desire to serve global workers, through our Connection Team or our Hospitality Team.
As part of the Connection Team, an individual or family would host and support a missionary or missionary family in one or a variety of ways. There are opportunities for one-time visits to ongoing support as a missionary care contact.
Connection Team members will have the opportunity to communicate directly with and care for a missionary or missionary family and serve as a liaison to the Missionary Care Team.
Listed below are some of the ways team members can support Global Workers:
In this specific role on the Connection Team a Missionary Care Contact (MCC) is an individual, family, LBS class, or small group who adopts a missionary or missionary family supported by Houston’s First. MCC’s provide encouragement, prayer, and a direct link to our local church family.
Each Missionary Care Contact will serve both as a point of contact for a missionary or missionary family and as a liaison to the Missionary Care Team. Listed below are some of the ways the Care Contacts will provide support to their adopted missionary or missionary family.
As a Missionary Care Contact you will have a direct and ongoing personal relationship with missionaries on the field. You will share in their day to day lives and mission work.
Connection Team members and Missionary Care Contacts will work in association with the Missionary Care Team.
As part of the Hospitality Team, an individual or family would host and support a missionary or missionary family in one or a variety of ways while they are in town. This would include both short-term and long-term stays.
Hospitality Team members will have the opportunity to host a missionary or missionary family and serve as a liaison to the Missionary Care Team.
Listed below are some of the ways team members can support returned workers:
Hospitality Team members will work in association with the Missionary Care Team.
Whether you are part of the Connection Team, or the Hospitality Team you are encouraged to join the Missionary Care Team on overseas Care Trips to visit and care for our missionaries!
Please contact us at the emails below if you are interested in being a part of a Global Care trip!
Here are some of the resources we provide for returned missionaries:
Home Group
Macedonia Call
Missionary Housing
Debriefing and Counseling
Annual Care Retreat
If you have questions about the GO Global Care Team, contact us at globalcare@houstonsfirst.org
Need help choosing your campus? Email us or call 713.264.4200.