Missions

At DBC, we use our God-given abilities and resources to impact the lives of others, both in Dunwoody and around the world.

VISION

Our vision is to see a disciple-making movement among the nations. Missions is a ministry that proclaims the gospel and makes disciples, while also meeting needs. Missions prioritizes people and people groups who have little to no access to the gospel.

PURPOSE

Our purpose is to see God worshipped among all people groups by making disciples, equipping them for ministry, and developing them to multiply. The DBC Mission Council directs the human and financial resources entrusted to it toward this goal.

MOBILIZE

 We send and support DBC members in cross-cultural service from Dunwoody to the ends of the earth. Partnerships with ministries include the volunteer, prayer, service, and financial support of DBC members.

DBC MISSIONS AT A GLANCE

Jesus declared, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8)." Our Jerusalem is local missions in Dunwoody, GA. Our Judea is regional missions in Greater Atlanta. Our Samaria is national missions across the USA. Our Ends of the Earth involve international missions outside the United States.

DBC prioritizes missions with 17% from all offerings received by the church, and this has been a foundational commitment of DBC since its beginning in 1964. These resource fund missionaries and ministries bringing the love and words of Christ to communities locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. 

Financial support for missions ministries are grouped into three categories: 

BLESS  A one-time funding support in a small amount for individuals or organizations. These ministries do not have to be within a DBC missions focus, but are valued by church members or have a fruitful ministry. Up to $3,600 annually. Assisted 9 ministries in 2020. 

CATALYZE  A three-to-five-year commitment of support to individuals or organizations who are expanding their work in close alignment with the focus of DBC missions. These ministries are working towards a goal of sustainability. Up to $12k annually. Assisted 22 ministries in 2020. 

OWN  An ongoing commitment of five years or longer to individuals or organizations that are focused on the unreached or for mobilizing DBC members in missions. Up to $20k annually. Assisted 10 ministries in 2020.  

The DBC Missions Council prioritizes funding based on the focus-area of the missions ministry: 

  • Ministry/projects making disciples and planting churches among global unreached – 10/40 window, diaspora
  • Sending and supporting of DBC members on short, mid or long term assignment
  • Cross cultural disciple making and/or church planting locally
  • Disciple making and/or church planting locally, not cross cultural
  • Disciple making and/or church planting globally not among unreached
  • Mercy/compassion-based ministries without strong gospel proclamation globally or locally

    • These prioritization levels are used only as guidelines; they help to ensure that the Missions Council is grounded in the great commission found in Matthew 28:16-20 to make disciples of all nations, baptizing believers, and teaching them to obey Jesus Christ. We invite you to explore the many ministries supported by DBC here and select one that you can begin prayer for in your daily walk with Christ.

    ESOL SCHOOL

    Adult students from over 25 nationalities meet weekly with ESOL teachers to learn English and to experience American culture, including Christian life. 

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    DISASTER RELIEF

    Our team provides preparation training and relief efforts to our community in emergency situations.

     

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    BREAD COFFEEHOUSE

    Bread Coffeehouse at Emory University is a place for students to find community, build relationships and explore faith in Jesus. 

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    CROSS-CULTURAL MINISTRIES

    Cross-Cultural Ministries provides after school tutoring, English classes and other programs for residents in two apartment complexes in the Chamblee/Doraville area. 

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    JARS OF CLAY

    Jars of Clay is a church and homelessness relief ministry in SW Atlanta. 

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    JMA MINISTRIES

    JMA Ministries serves refugees in Clarkston through ESOL, Citizenship classes, job training via a sewing center and exploration of faith in Jesus. They also operate in Myanmar. 

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    SPRING OF PEACE

    Spring of Peace is a mentoring and discipleship ministry providing after school tutoring and other programs for residents in Dunwoody Glen and Lacota Apartments in Dunwoody. 

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    REVIVE GUATEMALA

    Revive Guatemala focuses on, teaches and instructs the heart to live and practice a life nourished in spirit and in body through the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. 

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    BORDER PERSPECTIVE

    Border Perspective serves families on the U.S. and Mexico border. 

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