Global Missions
REACHING THE TWO BILLION PEOPLE WHO HAVE NEVER HEARD THE GOSPEL
Reaching the two billion people who have never heard the gospel.
Since 1933, Black Rock has been sending Global Partners around the world in response to the Great Commission of Christ in Matthew 28:18-20. Our more than 50 partner families and organizations serve in 27 countries, including 11 “creative access” countries, where there is limited freedom of religion, and Christians face the risk of persecution for their faith.
How can you get involved in Global Missions?
We believe that everyone has a part to play to complete our mission, based on Matthew 28:19, to “Go and make disciples.” We understand this as Jesus’ command to us, and you can get involved by praying, giving, or even going on a mission trip. It’s all part of our Missions Commitment, and we invite everyone in the church to participate.
You can participate through our Missions Commitment which is made up of three parts:
Pray
Become a Prayer Partner for our
Global Partners
Give
Submit a financial pledge and give to fulfill that pledge
Go
Apply to go on a mission trip. Check out our upcoming trips
WEEKLY GLOBAL MISSIONS UPDATES
Get Connected and Informed!
Sign up for “Missions in Action,” our weekly email! Get updates from our partners in various countries, read/watch inspiring stories, and find mutual encouragement as we share our passion for Global Outreach.
Global Missions Blog
On our Missions In Action blog, you’ll find monthly updates, weekly posts that include news from the field, inspiring stories, and ways to get involved. See the new post!
Featured Partners
This year, we chose to spotlight these Global Partners through videos and other updates. Enjoy getting to know them as you connect more deeply with their outreach.
Abu and Cindy
Abu and Cindy serve in the Middle East. He is the Director of Arab World Media (AWM) and Cindy is an artist who does design work for their organization as well as outside projects. Abu oversees personnel and finances at a media center that provides content both for an Arabic online magazine and also Christian TV channels. AWM also provides translation for Arabic websites to empower and disciple new Christians in the Arab World. He also oversees follow-up ministry, contacting people who call in with questions about Christianity.
MedSend
MedSend is committed to transforming the broken and hurting world using compassionate healthcare that displays the power of Jesus Christ. This is accomplished in two ways. First, they provide financial resources for USA healthcare professionals so they are free to serve without the burden of student loans. Second, they provide financial resources for national doctors to train, serve, and impact the country where they live – an increasing need as countries close their borders to foreign healthcare providers. MedSend’s “Longevity Program” offers mentoring, counseling, and retreats for current missionaries. Below is a brief video introduction to MedSend.
Sue Perkins
Sue Perkins has spent the last year with the LEAH Foundation in Nigeria. Despite the challenges of adapting to life in a developing country, God’s grace and the call she feels have strengthened her. Through ministries like the Hope & Freedom Center and Masada House, she’s seen God combine her professional skills and personal testimony to share His love with the broken and unreached. Prison Ministry visits have allowed her to bring joy and much-needed meals to the inmates, many of whom are coming out of sex trafficking, prostitution, and addictions, and have suffered at the hands of terrorist organizations like ISIS and Boko Haram. Sue has witnessed lives transformed by Gospel hope. Highlights include 21 women graduating from Hope & Freedom Center, women coming to faith in prison ministry, and the establishment of a borehole providing water to the community. Plans are underway to develop a mentoring and discipleship program and build a transition home for the graduates of the Hope & Freedom Center.
Mark and Janet Topazian
Mark and Janet Topazian call Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, home. Mark teaches and mentors medical students, residents, and faculty members at teaching hospitals and has a relational ministry with students and colleagues at these hospitals. He also leads Saline Process workshops in Ethiopia and other East African countries, training healthcare professionals how to integrate their faith into their day-to-day practice. Janet teaches secondary school science at Bingham Academy, an international Christian school. They seek to develop friendships and mentoring relationships that will bless their Ethiopian friends.
Resources and Opportunities
