Volunteers in Missions is a ministry term used in SBC life that defines an individual using their abilities, talents for the Glory of the Lord in ministry and mission opportunities on a short term basis in the ACT 1:8 context of Jerusalem—their association— Judea—their state—Samaria—their nation—ends of the earth—internationally.
Additionally, the Office of Global Missions recognizes one outstanding volunteer each year as the Volunteer of the Year. Read more about this honor, the qualification, and how you can nominate someone you know by clicking here.
Contact for this ministry:
Scotty Goldman, direct 334-613-2387 or toll free at 1-800-264-1225, ext. 387
Ministry offers:
- Mission Appreciation Certificates
a. Names of participants, addresses, e-mails, contact information for database and future contact about missions
b. Name of Project (type), location—state—country—city
c. Date of Project - Assistance in locating a mission partnership for prayer support, projects and adoption of people groups
a. Planning a mission project
b. Project orientation
c. Child Protection Training
d. Security Training - Consultation with churches to help develop their mission strategy
a. Developing a mission strategy for total church involvement
b. Developing a mission partnership - Information for Team leaders (Packet for Team Leaders is available upon request)
a. Adam’s and Associates Insurance information (Required project insurance for each team member)
b. Passport information
c. Background check information (Required by IMB for all project volunteers)
Other Short-term Volunteer in Missions Opportunities
- North American Mission Board namb.net/mobilizeme
International Mission Board imb.org/go