Running Together: Why Missionaries Need Their Bottle Bearers

Eliud Kipchoge set a world record (and later broke the 2-hour marathon barrier) with the help of a bottle man who handed him water (and energy drinks) at precise moments while running. This support helps keep him going without breaking stride or slowing down.

Kipchoge’s Bottle Man & the Role of Mission Mobilizers / Church Mission Point People

The Runner (Missionary)
Like Kipchoge, missionaries are running a long, grueling race. Their focus must stay forward—on Christ, on the call, on the people they’re serving.

The Bottle Bearers (Mobilizers & Mission Point People)
The bottle man doesn’t run the marathon, but his role is indispensable. He stations himself at the right place, ready at the right time, to hand the runner exactly what is needed—fuel, water, encouragement—without slowing the race.

Motus Dei: Reactivating the Church as Movement

The world’s population quadrupled in the 20th century, and while the Church kept pace—remaining about 30% of the global population—Christianity’s center shifted to the Global South. Yet unreached populations grow faster than conversions. Tens of thousands of Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists come to faith each year, but millions more are born annually. The world is becoming increasingly unreached, reminding us that the mission task remains urgent and unfinished.

The Motus Dei statement calls the global Church to recover its movement DNA—a Spirit-driven, disciple-multiplying way of life modeled by the early believers. Rather than centering on buildings or professionals, it envisions a movemental Church where every follower of Jesus lives as a missionary, making disciples who make disciples and reproducing communities of faith. Rooted in Scripture and the centrality of Christ, this approach invites ordinary believers to partner with the Holy Spirit, bringing spiritual and social transformation to their neighborhoods and nations. To multiply, churches are to value diversity and unity, and to see God—not human programs—as the author of all movements. It’s a vision of the Church not as an institution to be maintained, but as a Spirit-led family on mission, advancing the gospel to every people and place for the glory of God.

Cultivating a Passion for Missions

How can we move our churches from knowing missions matter to burning with passion for them? Philip Crouse challenges pastors and leaders to rekindle zeal for God’s global mission by talking about missions often, connecting people directly with missionaries, and giving every believer a practical way to participate—through praying, giving, and going.

Because when missions becomes part of the church’s regular rhythm—not just an annual event—our people’s hearts begin to beat in sync with God’s heart for the nations. Click below to read the full article by Philip Crouse Jr.

Church Mission Assessment Tool

The Church Mission Assessment is a quick, engaging tool to help your church evaluate and strengthen its global mission engagement. In just five minutes, staff and congregants can reflect on how your church is participating in God’s global mission. Results reveal your current level of engagement—from Preparing to Harvesting—and offer practical next steps to deepen your impact in reaching the nations.

Discover where your church stands and celebrate how God is using you in His global story!

MISSION Experience GRANT

Upcoming Opportunities with ENVISION

Serve alongside passionate local leaders through Envision Canada internships in Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, or Thailand. Designed for ages 18–25, these 3–12 month experiences focus on discipleship, cultural learning, and community transformation. Whether engaging youth in Latin America or helping the vulnerable in Phuket, you’ll grow as a follower of Jesus, deepen cross-cultural understanding, and discern God’s call for your life—all while making a real impact in His global mission.

Bible Access List

Ranking where Bible Access is Most Challenged & Bible Shortage is Greatest.

The Bible Access List is a collaborative research initiative led by global Bible agencies with the shared vision of ensuring that Scripture is accessible and available to every person, in every nation.

Have you screened the City on a Hill documentary in your church?

Here is a brief report reminding us how vital our ongoing prayers and support are for Ukrainian pastors serving faithfully amid war. They deeply value knowing they are not forgotten—please read, share with others, and consider posting it on your church website.

The Jaffray Offering 2025

Over 1.8 billion people in South Asia and the Middle East haven’t heard of Jesus yet.

Will you join us in raising $500,000 to partner with church planting pastors in South Asia and the Arabian Peninsula, send humanitarian aid, and place international workers in these regions to make the name of Jesus known?

Please consider screening this video in your congregation and invite people to partner in the Jaffray Offering.

Who is Robert Jaffray?

Our annual missions focus, called The Jaffray Offering, is named after a missionary, Robert Jaffray. He truly lived and died for Missions.

Global Advance Fund (GAF) Donation Update

As of Sept 30, 2025:

GAF Faith Goal for The Alliance Canada YTD = $14,732,000

GAF Donations from The Alliance Canada YTD = $$9,965,806 (99.34% of January-Sept Faith Goal)

“Never Let Us Go” by The Altar Assembly

Inspired by Isaiah 43:2, this song is for those walking through trials, persecution, and deep suffering. It’s a reminder that Jesus has never let us go — even through the fire and the flood. “When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned…” – Isaiah 43:2

International Day of Prayer (IDOP) for the Persecuted Church 2025 is on Sunday, November 2.

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