Global Missions | Grace Baptist Church

why global missions?

We here at Grace Baptist are committed to transformationally live out the gospel here in Austin; yet the good news Jesus has given us is for more than just our local town and surrounding community. It is THE good news for the WHOLE WORLD! In Acts 1:8, Jesus gives one final command to the disciples before He ascends to heaven. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” We are his witnesses not just in Austin, but to the end of the earth. One of the ways we work toward fulfilling this command is by training, sending, equipping, and supporting missionaries who go to places we cannot all go, and there they share the gospel of Jesus Christ.

How do we support our missionaries?

Prayerfully: As a church body we regularly pray for the needs of our missionaries and for God to Empower, Equip, Encourage and Embolden them in their ministries.
Financially: We send regular financial support to give them the freedom to give the gospel with as few worries over financial needs as possible.
Spiritually: Ministry on a foreign field with often few to no local supporters and spiritual counselors can be lonely and draining. We desire to be available and active in aiding the spiritual growth, protection, and encouragement of our missionaries.
Physically: Occasionally an opportunity arises for some of us to go and visit and serve with them on short term missions trips. This is a wonderful opportunity as we get to learn of day to day needs and blessings our missionaries experience.

Below you can get to know our missionaries

Mikesh

Missionary

rick and jamie lynn mikesh

to canada

The mikesh's mission goal:

The Mikesh family serves the Lord in far NW Ontario, Canada reaching First Nations children, youth and families with the gospel.
Their church planting ministry focuses on evangelism, discipleship and the development of Indigenous leadership.
They also serve children and youth through Waasayaa North Bible camp each summer.

get to know the mikesh's

What is the most unique food you have experienced on the mission field?

Rick: Mooz Jahhnz (moose nose);
Jammie Lynn: Bannock

What is one of the greatest blessings?

Both of us agree: Serving together as a family all these years. Our kids have been (and continue to be) a MAJOR contribution to our ministry

What is one of your hobbies?

Rick: Trapping Nov-March;
Jammie Lynn: crafting

What is your favorite brand or type of chocolate?

Rick: I don't care much for chocolate, thank you;
Jammie Lynn: Reeses Peanut butter cups!

What book (besides the Bible) would you recommend every Christian should read?

Rick: Major Bible Themes, L. Sperry Chafer (longer read), Go Ye Means You, Norman Lewis (short read);
Jammie Lynn My Utmost for His Highest (O. Chambers) or The Choice is Yours (Terrie Chappel)

What dream would you want to see accomplished on your particular mission field?

We'd love to see more solid First Nations leaders in our church - and train men for the pastorate and send them across the northern regions of Canada's 10 Provinces and 3 Territories

What do you miss most about the US?

Rick: can't think of anything.
Jammie Lynn: my siblings since both my parents went home to heaven in 2019

What verse has been impactful in your life?

Rick: in my ministry, Eph 2:8,9, in my life II Cor 9:8;
Jammie Lynn John 3:16

Info

https://www.cbcbeardmore.com/

Parks

Missionary

Larry and jane parks

to spain

The Park's Mission Goals:

To establish reproducing Spanish churches comprised of authentic disciples of Jesus Christ who offer hope in Him.
Evangelism and church planting in the province of Toledo, Spain
SBBE Campus Toledo training nationals for the work of the ministry.

Get to know the Parks: