Equipping the Members of Maranatha Bible Church in Akron, Ohio, to Engage in Missions

Abstract

This project was designed to increase the participation of the members of Maranatha Bible Church in the missions ministries of the church. This process involved surveying a select group to gauge the effectiveness of teaching a missions curriculum and providing a pathway that gives a progression of involvement. Members were challenged to know their role in accomplishing the Great Commission and given specific ways to engage. Chapter 1 describes the ministry context, rationale, purpose, goals, research methodology, definitions, and delimitations of the project. Chapter 2 provides a biblical basis for following the Great Commission by making disciples both locally and abroad and by supporting partnerships. Chapter 3 explores best practices of missions-minded churches and shows how those churches emphasize prayer for the nations, love for their partners, and service locally and abroad. Chapter 4 gives information about the project implementation, and chapter 5 provides an evaluation and conclusions.