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 that 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

Every Christ-follower has a part to play in missions. What’s yours?

Short-term teams Long-term sending

Events & Classes

Engage with missions in prayer, awareness, and action

Learn more about missions through in-person events and classes at the church.

Secret Church

April 17, 6:30PM - April 18, 2AM

About “Secret Church?” Years ago, David Platt taught and ministered to believers in underground house churches in Asia—brothers and sisters who gathered in secret, fully aware that discovery could cost them their freedom, their families, or their lives. Their faith was not shaped by comfort or convenience, but by a deep devotion to God and His Word. Secret Church was born from these encounters. Each spring, believers around the world set aside one evening to open the Scriptures, pray for the persecuted church, and give sacrificially, longing to see Jesus made known in the places where is he is least known. EVENT COST: $25 includes the simulcast and light snacks throughout the evening. What to Expect Secret Church is back with a dramatic and immersive dive into the life of Elijah—the prophet who stood alone before kings, called down fire from heaven, battled despair in silence, and was taken up in chariots of flame. Told in four cinematic chapters, this narrative-driven teaching will carry viewers through the highs and lows of Elijah’s life, calling today’s church to courageous, resilient faith in hard places. As with past Secret Church events, this experience is not just about studying Scripture—it’s about equipping and mobilizing the global church to live boldly for Christ in the hardest-to-reach places. This year, the story of Elijah will be woven together with real stories of gospel advance in Nepal, bringing ancient Scripture and modern mission into powerful alignment.

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The Nations Conference

May 8, 7PM - May 9, 5:30PM

One Life. One Name. All Nations. A conference that aims to inspire young adults, aged 18-29, from across Canada to live for Christ, and see His Name proclaimed among all nations. Join us may 8-9Jesus is worthy of the worship of the nations. Whether you go or stay, how will the Lord use you to "make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:18—20)? Let's come together to see this generation equipped and mobilized to take the gospel to places where His name is not yet known. SCHEDULE Friday 6PM | Registration Opens 7PM | Main Session 1 9:30-11:30PM | Late Night Options Saturday 8AM | Doors Open 8-9AM | Continental Breakfast 9AM | Main Session 2 10:30- 11AM | Break 11AM-12PM | Workshops 12-2PM | Lunch* 2-3PM | Panel Discussion 3-3:30PM | Break 3:30-5:30PM | Main Session 3 ‍*Lunch not provided on site.

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SHORT-TERM Teams

Cross-cultural work in the short-term

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

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

Ready to Go? Check out our upcoming short-term trips and see where God might be calling you.

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.

See local Go Time opportunities

LONG-TERM Sending

The path to long-term sending

A long-term missionary is equipped and sent out by the local church to proclaim the gospel, disciple believers and then plant and strengthen local churches. This is done across ethnic, linguistic, and/or geographical barriers. We take seriously our role, as the church, to train and send out qualified men and women to the nations. This process can take several years to complete.

For a further in-depth look at the sending process, please view our Missionary Sending Pathway below.