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Basis for Missions

  • The Church of the Good Shepherd (CGS) defines missions as "sending out" beyond the cultural, linguistic, and/or geographical boundaries of our area (Chapel Hill & Durham) to fulfill the Great Commission of our Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19, 20).

Purpose of Our Missions Policy

  • To affirm the biblical basis of missions and its integral place in the life of CGS.
  • To achieve a clear sense of direction and strategy for our distinctive role in helping fulfill the Great Commission.
  • To promote thoughtful evaluation of crucial issues affecting the worldwide church.
  • To inform church members, pastoral staff, committees or boards of the church, missionaries, and agencies of the principles by which the missions policy operates.
  • To define the relationship of CGS to both missionaries and the sponsoring agencies.
  • To ensure proper stewardship of human and financial resources.

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