Purpose: Every congregation and district has at least one Global Mission Advocate who promotes the international mission work of our church. Together they form a network of mutual support in their endeavors. Advocates learn and share with others stories and prayer requests from the mission field as well as receive resources and invitations to informational and educational gatherings on Zoom or in person.
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Responsibilities
Congregational advocates
Each congregation is encouraged to appoint or give blessing to one person to serve as the Congregational Global Mission Advocate.
- Inform the congregation about mission updates;
- Serve as an advocate for funding of Church of the Brethren missions;
- Lead prayer efforts and other engagement opportunities in the congregation;
- When mission workers are available, host them at your church as guest speakers or preachers or to participate or lead in other engagement opportunities.
District advocates
Each district is encouraged to appoint or give blessing to one person to serve as the District Global Mission Advocate.
- Inform the district of mission updates through district newsletters, websites, conferences, and other avenues.
- Help recruit and resource Congregational Advocates in each congregation throughout the district.
Global Mission office
- Send regular mission updates to District and Congregational Advocates, including prayer requests, stories from the mission field, opportunities for involvement, and more;
- Keep an active list of all District and Congregational Advocates;
- Provide avenues for congregation and district support of mission.