by Jon Konnerup
The World Mission Service Center, commonly known as the BBFI Mission Office, was set up in the early years of our Fellowship to assist our churches in sending the gospel around the world. To this end, the mission statement of the World Mission Service Center is: “Serving churches and their missionaries as they endeavor to fulfill the Great Commission.”
It is not our desire, purpose, or vision to ever take the place of the local, sending church as the mission agency set before us in Scripture — Acts 13. We are here to assist the local church in any way possible with the Great Commission given to the church by our Lord Jesus.
Following are the services and some of the benefits that the Mission Office provides to the churches of the BBFI:
– Thorough screening of missionary applicants for approval
– Contact Directory – online and printed copy
– Contribution Services
- Process and receipt contributions averaging $3 million a month
- Expedite emergency funds for churches to the missionary
- Provide various donor contribution reports
- Manage compliance with U.S. tax laws
– Promotional materials
- Mission conference supplies: faith promise cards, faith promise devotional, placemats for banquets, posters for foyers and classrooms, brochures, and videos
– Support Services
- Assist with mission conference bookings
- Provide information and assistance to field representatives
- Assist sending churches with missionary care
- Provide assistance and set-up for mission trips
– Website Services
- Detailed missionary contact information, downloadable missionary pictures and videos, and PowerPoint backgrounds
– Other Services
- Mailing labels for churches and missionaries
- Furlough list of missionaries
- Missionary email list
- Monthly Missionary Connection newsletter
- Weekly Connection Point – a missions-focused email
The BBFI World Mission Service Center does not charge approved missionaries, colleges, or the Tribune for handling contributions. They receive 100 percent of every dollar that comes in for them. Just like individual missionaries, we are financed by faith — through the voluntary giving of churches, individuals, and missionaries. As you choose assistance for your worldwide mission endeavors, let the BBFI World Mission Service Center be your vehicle to help you accomplish the Great Commission!