Local & Global Missions

Making disciples locally in Murfreesboro, throughout Rutherford County, and around the world through the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The Mission of the Church

You Are Sent: Go and Make Disciples

At Third Baptist Church, we believe every follower of Christ is called to participate in the mission of making disciples.

Our missions ministry exists to support and strengthen gospel-centered ministry locally, nationally, and globally through prayer, giving, serving, and going.

From Murfreesboro to the nations, our desire is to faithfully proclaim the truth of God’s Word and see lives transformed through the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Scripture References:
Matthew 28:18–20, Acts 1:8, Romans 10:13–15, Revelation 7:9–10

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OUR MISSIONS PHILOSOPHY

Gospel-Centered & Biblically Grounded

We believe missions is not simply a program of the church, but part of the church’s calling.

Our missions efforts are centered on:

  • proclaiming the gospel
  • making disciples
  • strengthening churches
  • equipping believers
  • supporting faithful ministry partners
  • serving communities in the name of Christ

Everything we do in missions is rooted in the authority of Scripture and the mission Christ has given His church.

Pray, Give, Go

A Missions-Minded Life Style

At 3BC, we're very mission-minded. As a Great Commission Church, everything we do is to expand the kingdom of God and make disciples, whether that be in Murfreesboro or on the other side of the world. All of us can be involved. That's why we call our people to pray, give, and go.

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Pray

Prayer is not an option. As we seek to fulfill the command to go into all the nations to baptize and teach, we are very intentional about prayer.

While we will always pray as a church and commission those we send out, we each can be very intentional about praying for those who are going to share the gospel. Whether it's in our weekly worship, our individual prayer-time, or as a family, prayer is a crucial strategy in the Great Commission.

Use these resources to direct your prayer:
Global Missions
North American Missions
The Persecuted Church
Voice of the Martyrs
16 Ways to Pray (for missionaries)

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Give

3BC contributes to the Cooperative program of the Southern Baptist Convention, and supports the International Mission Board, the North American Mission Board, and the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. We also encourage members to designate part of their giving to our World Missions Fund. This money is used to support local ministries, as well as 3BC's mission work.

If you'd like to support 3BC's mission work, give using the button below.

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Go

Short-term mission trips are always part of the outreach of 3BC.

If you're interested in participating in a short term trip, use the button below to contact our staff!

I Want To Go On Mission

Learn About Our Mission Efforts

Fulfilling the Great Commission

We would love to help you learn more about missions opportunities and how you can be involved in what God is doing through Third Baptist Church.

Local Missions
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Global Missions