Discover your role in reaching the nations

WHY GLOBAL MISSIONS?

God calls every believer to play a part in expanding His kingdom around the world. You’re a participant in the “greater story”— God’s plan to bring redemption to all peoples.

But where do you start? What is global mission work? What opportunities are even out there?

Missions is kingdom-advancing work for Christ on a global scale, inspired by Jesus’ call to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19). These efforts include,

  • Planting new churches
  • Strengthening existing churches
  • Training and supporting pastors
  • Translating the Bible
  • And more

What does have to do with you? Read more below to find out.

And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

The Great Commission from Matthew 28:18-20
GET INVOLVED WITH GO TIME

Here are a few ways you can get going

Here's how you can make a difference through short-term, long-term and local missions.

Events & Classes

Learn more about global missions through in-person events at the church

Not ready to participate in a Go Time trip abroad? That's OK! We offer many local ways to hear more about global missions.

Cross Con 25

Cross Con 25

January 1, 7AM - January 4, 11:59PM
Click. Swipe. Scroll. Don’t want to miss out. What’s the next video? Just one more. What are people talking about? It’s hard to focus. Feeling distracted. Maybe depressed. Click. Swipe. Scroll. Meanwhile... A host of angels gaze forever and ever into perfect love and beauty, anticipating the day when our souls will experience perfect peace, as they declare, “Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty.” What are you focused on? Thank you for your interest in joining us at CrossCon25 in Louisville, Kentucky! We are excited to hear from an array of speakers; including, David Platt, John Piper, and Kevin Deyoung, who will speak on topics centred around the gospel, the local church and God's heart for the nations. The conference is designed for 18-25 year olds and will be held on January 2-4, 2025. We plan to depart on the morning of January 1st and will leave right after the conference on the afternoon of January 4th. We are expecting to arrive back at our church after midnight. The leaders of our church are passionate about seeing this generation making their lives count for Christ and want to invest in you to see that you can attend this conference. We are thankful that we can keep the cost the same at $300 CAD, which will include; the conference ticket, accommodations and transportation! The only additional cost to you would be food and anything bought at the conference. We are excited to see how the Lord will use this conference in the lives of this generation! Please email Maddie Burella at [email protected] if you have any questions. The link to register and pay is below. *For individuals who do not consider Hope Bible Church Oakville their home church, kindly note that this event is reserved for our church family. Please be advised that non-HBCO registrations may result in cancellation of your registration and the subsequent refund of your payment.
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SHORT-TERM Go Time Trips

Cross-cultural work in the short-term

Short-term trips provide the people of Hope the opportunity to:

  1. Grow in maturity as a disciple of Jesus Christ by being challenged in a cross-cultural context
  2. Serve alongside and strengthen an international gospel partner in meaningful ways
  3. Advance the work of national churches as they share Christ in their communities

Ready to go? Looking for more information? Learn more about the upcoming LeaderImpact Business Evangelism Training below. This trip is for professionals looking to expand their knowledge of speaking, share ideas and experience with other leaders, and be equipped to make a difference at home.

Local Compassion

Every day is a Go Time opportunity

Our Compassion Ministry exists to reach the nations in the Oakville area by pointing them to Christ and connecting them to the local church.

LONG-TERM Go Time Trips

Long-term international opportunities

A long-term missionary is someone who commits their lives to multiplying the gospel, disciples, and churches amongst the nations. This could be done as a vocational missionary or as a marketplace missionary who leverages their job, education, or retirement to serve on a church-planting team.

If you feel the Lord is leading you to serve as a long-term missionary, or if you have any questions, we would love to connect with you.