Missions Blog (5.7.25)

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The Heartbeat of the Gospel: The Importance of Church Missions and Outreach

In Matthew 28:19–20, Jesus gives what is now known as the Great Commission: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them… and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” This command isn’t just for a select few. It’s a call to the whole Church—to every believer—to go, to reach out, and to love in action.

Missions and Outreach: More Than Just Programs

Too often, missions and outreach are seen as “extra” ministries—optional programs rather than central to the identity of the church. But when we look at the life of Jesus, we see that His ministry was defined by going to the lost, healing the broken, and inviting the outcast. A church that doesn’t reach beyond its walls is a church that has forgotten its mission.

Outreach is about embodying Christ’s love in practical ways. Whether it’s feeding the hungry, visiting the sick, mentoring youth, or partnering with global missionaries, each act of service declares the good news: You are seen, known, and loved by God.

Transforming Lives—Inside and Out

One of the beautiful truths about missions is that transformation is mutual. As we serve others, God often works just as powerfully in us. Hearts soften. Perspectives widen. Faith deepens. Whether it’s through a local food drive or a short-term mission trip overseas, outreach helps believers grow in compassion and courage, stretching beyond comfort zones into the realm of faith.

A Witness to the World

Words matter, but actions speak volumes. When the Church steps into brokenness with hope, serves without strings, and loves without judgment, it becomes a living testimony of Christ’s Kingdom.

Our Call Today

Every church, no matter its size or budget, has a mission field—sometimes right outside its door. From neighbors struggling with loneliness to communities facing poverty or injustice, opportunities for outreach abound. The question is not whether we’re called, but how we will answer.

Let us be a church that goes—not just on Sunday, but every day. A church that gives, prays, serves, and sends. A church that reflects the love of Jesus through missions and outreach, carrying His light into a world that desperately needs it.

One opportunity to get involved in missions here at Lake Magdalene Church is our upcoming “Church-wide Outreach Day.”

• May 17^th
• 9:00-12:00pm
• We will meet outside of Heritage Hall at 8:45am.

To register, click here.

For questions, contact Bob Blagg at bob.blagg@lmctampa.org.

-Bob Blagg

Director of Discipleship & Missions