MISSIONS

We want to move the people of Mercy Hill from where they are to where the gospel is not. This is why missions exist!

How Can I Get Involved?

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Step 1: Go Team

(Short-term Trip)

Go Teams are short-term trips that aim to serve our missionaries and church planters. Go with us to experience life in another culture, learn to share the gospel, and begin the journey of discovering your role in God’s global mission.

UPCOMING TRIPS

GO TEAM INFO

Step 2: DMI

(Disciple Making Intensive)

DMIs are 10-week trainings designed for those who want to expand their vision for the nations while learning practical tools for helping people find and follow Jesus. (DMIs operate concurrently with Community Group sessions.)

INTEREST FORM

Step 3: RMC

(Residential Mission Community)

RMCs develop your capacity for long-term missions. For 9 months from fall to spring, those in an RMC will live in community while reaching out to internationals in their neighborhood. (The DMI is a required prerequisite for the RMC.)

Step 4: Sent Out

(Long-term Missionary)

Be sent abroad for 2+ years from where you are to the where the gospel is not! To prepare you for deployment, our Missions Team will guide you through the entirety of the process. You’ve put your yes on the table. This is when God puts it on the map!

MISSIONS STAFF

Jonathan Yarboro

Executive Pastor of Sending

Travis Suits

Missions Director

Jon T.

Mobilization

Meredith Weber

Adoption & Foster Care Coordinator

Groups Team Leader

Groups Team Leaders invest not only in students, but also in their teams, in order to help team members minister effectively to students each week. Team Leaders are held accountable for their assigned small group of Mercy Hill Students. This includes creating a hospitable and positive small group environment, creating a culture of discussion, accountability, and prayer among the group, leading games, and intentionally connecting with students. Groups Team Leaders are also expected to develop team members, ensuring they are equipped to engage students on a weekly basis.

Team Leader Competencies

Facilitate teaching and discussion in a way that presents the gospel and engages each student
Ensure you and your team members are effectively implementing programming
Identify and develop emerging volunteer leaders
Communicate with parents in a way that conveys the vision of Mercy Hill Students
Create a culture of community within your small group (both with leaders and students)

Time Commitment: 6-8 hours each week

Groups Team Members

Groups Team Members make Mercy Hill Students great every week for students by intentionally interacting with students at our events. This includes working together with other volunteers to create a hospitable and positive small group environment, assist in creating a culture of discussion, accountability, and prayer among the group, lead games, and intentionally connect with students.

Team Member Competencies

Be present, prompt, and prepared
Communicate clearly and respectfully with staff and leaders
Initiate positive interactions with students
Understand and apply Mercy Hill Students Policies and Procedures
Shoulder-tap others to join the Student Team

Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per week

Bibles and Bible Storybooks

Ages 0-4
Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones
The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible by Jared Kennedy

Ages 5-6
The Gospel Story Bible by Marty Machowski
The Biggest Story by Kevin DeYoung

Ages 7+
The One Big Story Bible (CSB)
The Action Bible

Devotion Books

Indescribable by Louie Giglio
Old Story New by Marty Machowski
Long Story Short by Marty Machowski
Wise Up by Marty Machowski
Listen Up by Marty Machowski

General

Give Them Grace by Elyse Fitzpatrick
Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas
Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
Parenting Beyond Your Capacity by Reggie Joiner
The Village Church Parenting Class with Jeff and Jen Wilkin
Parenting by Paul Tripp
God, Marriage, and Family by Andreas Kostenberger
Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens by Paul David Tripp

Technology

The Tech-wise Family by Andy Crouch
Right Click: Parenting Your Teenager in a Digital Media World by Art Bamford

Discipline

Boundaries with Kids by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Don’t Make Me Count to Three by Ginger Hubbard