Often when we talk about living as a missionary, debate arises about whether we are to minister locally or go globally. The phrase glocal Christians means we’re to be both local and global in our mission. Jesus lays down a challenge that isn’t either/or but both/and.
Being Glocal
Being glocal involves being aware of your surrounding community as well as your larger world, and then entering into it with the love of Jesus. God is already at work out there. Our job is simply to have our eyes open to see him and join in that labor.
As you and your church decide what part in God’s story you’re being asked to play, don’t fall into the debate about whether it’s in local ministry or global ministry. Be radical followers of Jesus in both.
(Rev. Mike Paulson NN 7.24)
Our Missions Team
Our Missions team works “glocally” every month, supporting local needs, like the Open Cupboard Pantry, scholarships, rummage sales, and others that help the community. We also do global projects like disaster kits for Church World Services or the Heifer Project, among others.
Some of these works are funded from the church budget, but most are supported by the “Mission Possible” collection on the last Sunday of each month.
Thank you for your support that keeps our church “glocal”