Mission Advocates are our strategic partners in carrying out the mission to nurture disciples to reach the lost.  For Jesus’ mission is our mission.  “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”  Luke 19:10.

In the NW District, 80% of the population non-Christian.  MISSION ADVOCATES play a key role in bringing people into faith-saving relationships with Jesus Christ by telling their congregations and others about missions. MISSION ADVOCATES educate and excite people about reaching the lost in the northwest and beyond!

Pray personally for missions.

Communicate the mission story at the congregational level (in newsletters, bulletins, talks, displays, etc.).

Encourage special mission offerings (holidays, festivals, etc.).

Advocate for district and synodical missions in the annual budget.

Serve as eyes and ears for the starting of new missions and ministries.

Function as a contact person for our district regional Mission Development Counselors.

Identify and encourage potential missionaries (short-term and career).

• Pray for you and this special mission partnership between the local congregation and district.

• Connect with you through our Mission Development Counselor and volunteers.

• Provide district budget and district plans for mission and ministry on an annual basis.

• Provide accurate and up-to-date mission project information.

How do Mission Development Counselors assist MISSION ADVOCATES?

• Give “Mission Minute” report in a congregational worship service.

• Lead an Adult, Youth or Children’s Sunday school class.

• Do an interactive presentation for an LWML, Seniors, or any other small group
  in your church.  These can be scheduled for daytime or evening hours and any 
  day of the week.

• Meet with individuals who have a heart for missions and help them select a 
  mission project to support through prayer, giving or going into the field.

• Help plan and staff a Mission Festival.

• Deliver a Sunday morning message/presentation.

• Put you in contact with missionaries— in the area, who will do any or all of these.

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How to be a Mission Advocate…
  Vicci Henderson or call her at 1-888-693-5267 or Portland-metro area folks may call 503/ 288-8383 

She will need your name, address, phone number and name of your church.