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Equipped by the Church

Jesus gave the command to make disciples to the Church—not to organizations, not to individuals acting alone, but to the local body of believers.

At GSI, we exist to come alongside churches as they equip, send, and care for workers who will take the gospel to unreached language groups—places where there is no church and no access to Scripture.

What does it mean to be equipped by the church?

To be equipped by the church is more than preparation—it is formation.

It means a prepared worker is:

  • Known and affirmed by their local church leadership
  • Grounded in Scripture and biblical theology
  • Tested in character and faithfulness
  • Sent with ongoing care and accountability

Equipping is not a one-time event. It is a long-term relationship between the worker and the church.

GSI's Role

GSI does not replace the church, we come alongside.

Ways GSI equips the church for sending workers:

All of this is done in partnership with sending churches, helping them carry out their responsibility well.

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We are extremely grateful for this conference. Our church walked away from the Missions 101 conference both encouraged and exciting about our role in sending and supporting our overseas workers. Missions 101 provided a crucial clarity to our congregation regarding the what and the how of missions. In just a short weekend, we were better equipped to obey Christ's call to fulfil the Great Commission.

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Pastor Craig Riggall Grace Reformed Baptist Church

The End Goal

The goal is a healthy church.

We labor toward:

  • The gospel understood in the people's primary language
  • Believers gathered and discipled
  • Local leaders raised up & elders appointed
  • A healthy church established

And from there, the missions continues.

Take the next steps

Whether you are a pastor, church leader, or someone exploring your role in missions, we want to help you think biblically about sending.

Learn how your church can be equipped to send well.

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