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The Mission Society seeks to minister to others by following the example of Jesus, who fully entered the human experience. In our cross-cultural ministry, we are committed to learning the local language, living among the people, and ministering in culturally appropriate ways, demonstrating love for God and neighbor, and disciple-making among the nations.
The Mission Society desires to reflect the holiness of God in all we do. Personally and corporately we endeavor to make the character of Christ manifest in our lives and our ministry.
We are not complacent about the One who matters supremely or the work God has given us to do; nor is our ministry prompted simply by duty, or even obedience. Our life together and our ministry are marked and motivated by passion for God and God’s mission. We are passionate about Jesus, our mission, and all those involved in the journey with us.
The Mission Society believes that people are of primary value. Because people matter to God, people matter to us. Our cross-cultural workers, staff, donors, volunteers, prayer partners, and those we seek to reach are of greatest worth to us. Because “relationships” and not “formulas” are our method, we exude an entrepreneurial culture where we encourage every member to discern and pursue God’s unique direction for his or her ministry.
Since it is the kingdom of God that we are called to express and extend throughout the world, our ministry is about more than ourselves and our organization. We believe that working together enhances our witness and strengthens our ability to make disciples of all nations. As a result, The Mission Society pursues partnership in ministry endeavors with churches, nationals, Christian organizations, and individuals.
It is only through the power and presence of the Spirit of Christ that we can live up to the high and holy intentions embodied in these values. We acknowledge our absolute dependence on God and seek both His guidance and His strength each day. Therefore, The Mission Society is a praying community.
Mobilize the Body of Christ
so that it will
live and share the gospel incarnationally
in order to more effectively
reach the least reached
with the goal that we
make disciple-makers
who lead communities that
do and proclaim God’s mercy and justice.
Today, an estimated 2.2 billion people have yet to hear the gospel of Christ. Since 1984, The Mission Society has grown to recruit, train, and support more than 225 missionaries in more than 35 nations around the world. We also partner with local churches to provide speakers and resources to aid the growth of local churches’ mission awareness and activity.
A group of 34 people, mostly United Methodist pastors, meet in St. Louis to lay the groundwork for The Mission Society for United Methodists.
The Rev. H. T. Maclin is named president of The Mission Society for United Methodists.
On January 6, The Mission Society for United Methodists incorporates.
The Mission Society establishes or joins ministries in Ghana, Colombia, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Paraguay, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea.
The Bible Institute is formed in Paraguay in partnership with The Mission Society.
The Mission Society conducts training for 70 district superintendents and all seven bishops of the Methodist Church of India.
The International Leadership Institute (ILI) is launched for the purpose of training national leaders.
The “Missionary Kid” program begins.
The Mission Society establishes or joins ministries in Japan, Tanzania, Guinea, Haiti, China, Kazakhstan, Russia, France, India, and Peru.
The Mission Society partners with Global Focus, Inc., to help local churches be strategic in their global outreach.
The Mission Society begins sending campus missionaries to work with Wesley Foundations across the nation.
World Parish Ministries (now the Church Ministry department of The Mission Society) goes international when it provides Global Vision Seminars in Ghana.
The Mission Society began training new missionaries in an international location.
"Horizon Mission Visioning" initiative takes place in Prague. The meeting focused on looking ahead and considering how global trends shape how The Mission Society moves forward.
An international mobilization department was formed to provide church mobilization and cross-cultural training to indigenous churches in other nations.
The Mission Society establishes or joins ministries in Hungary, Nicaragua, Kenya, Venezuela, Honduras, Ecuador, Brazil, Israel, Bolivia, Malaysia, Zambia, Thailand, Germany, Namibia, Senegal, and South Africa.
The Mission Society drafted and adopted new mission and vision statements and five core strategies.
The Mission Society’s founding president, Dr. H.T. Maclin, passes away on April 14.
The Mission Society establishes or joins ministries in Cambodia, the Middle East, South Sudan, Estonia, Haiti, urban Atlanta, Malawi, Kosovo, and two countries not named for security purposes.
The Mission Society seeks to connect those called to cross-cultural ministry with areas of need in the world.
We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, 100% funded through generous gifts made by individuals, churches, and foundations.
We help equip the local church to
be effective and strategic in reaching
the world with the gospel.