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Rethinking the Missionary Label - Crossworld
November 19, 2024 - I’m guessing that’s not how you want to be perceived. What does that mean for labeling yourself as a missionary? Let’s start by going back to the Bible. No, the word missionary is not in the Bible. Scripture does give us the example of Paul and Barnabas being sent out by the church at ...
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Is Every Christian a Missionary? | ABWE
August 26, 2025 - Some have said that the word “missionary” is not in the Bible, but that isn’t quite true. We derive words like missionary and missions from the Latin missio, which simply means sending. The Greek equivalent is apostelló, from which the word apostle comes.
Is everyone "missionary"?
All humans are "imagers" of God. Ambassadors to the world for good or ill. But missionaries are a different thing entirely. More on reddit.com
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March 28, 2025What is y'all's take on missionary work, specifically as it relates to colonialism?
Part of my issue with mission work is that it's kind of holding a leash on the people who need help. They're allowed to benefit their community that is approved through the church which can neglect a lot of problems. It can also hold a narrative to people who are doing mission work, "these poor people, they need help from the civilized because they can't help themselves." That's paraphrasing from my old church talking about going to a predominant black city in Alabama. Imagine how they feel about a foreign country. Finally, a lot of the issues are created through colonization and mission work not only puts a band aid on the problems but tries to change the narrative of the colonized. "We might have caused problems, but we also fixed some so everything is okay!". More on reddit.com
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June 18, 2022Global Frontier Missions
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Where Is "Missionary" In The Bible?
August 27, 2025 - While the word "missionary" might not appear directly, the Bible is filled with the essence of missions. From the Great Commission to the journeys of Paul and Barnabas, and the Old Testament calls to be a blessing to the nations, Scripture provides ...
The Gospel Coalition
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Is Every Christian a Missionary?
March 2, 2023 - But if not everyone’s a missionary, how do you determine who is? The English word “missionary” is derived from the Latin missio, which means “sending” and corresponds with the Greek word apostello.
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Advancing Native Missions
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What is a Missionary? Discover their Purpose and Impact
August 26, 2024 - Technically, the word missionary doesn’t appear in the Bible.
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Missionary Vs. Apostle: How They Differ & Are Similar | Bethany Global University
July 17, 2025 - The term “missionary” is never used in scripture. The word is actually derived from a Latin group called the Jesuits. When they went out to spread the gospel, they used this term.
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GotQuestions
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How can I know if I am being called to serve as a missionary? | GotQuestions.org
May 22, 2017 - Answer In one sense, every Christian is a missionary (Matthew 28:19–20). Every believer is to share Christ with others. However, some receive a specific calling to serve in another context far from their present location.
Lincolnberean
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What is a Missionary? – Lincoln Berean
Interestingly, the word “missionary” never occurs in the Bible! It’s a noun that we have created as a way of describing someone sent on a mission. Yet, the answer is not totally clear and easy because even the term “mission” is a rare one in the NT.
Ministry127
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What Is a Missionary? | Ministry127
Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines ... authority for faith and practice, and it is, where do we get this teaching from? To be clear, the word missionary is not found in the Bible....
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Southern Equip
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Who is a Missionary? — Southern Equip
February 6, 2025 - Whereas Paul’s apostolic status is unique, his calling and work as a gospel messenger continues through missionaries. Paul was called to be an apostle to the Gentiles. The Greek term we transliterate as apostle refers to an official messenger or envoy. In the Bible, the word apostle is used most often for the twelve disciples and Paul.
Mission Discovery
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What is a Missionary? Learning from Biblical Examples - Mission Discovery
May 3, 2024 - While the word “missionary” isn’t specifically mentioned in the Bible, the stories of individuals like Moses, Paul, Esther, and Philip illustrate the essence of mission work. Whether through acts of courage, advocacy, or compassion, these individuals demonstrated a commitment to spreading God’s love and advancing His kingdom on earth.
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Is the word missionary found in the Bible? - Quora
Answer (1 of 5): “Missionary” from “missionaris” is a Latin-root word, and as such would not be found in the Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek Bibles. ‘Missionary’ would literally and etymologically mean ‘sent one’. However, the word ‘apostolas’ is found frequently in the New Testament.
Craig Greenfield
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Is it time to ditch the word "Missionary"? — Craig Greenfield
November 27, 2022 - The word “missionary” is nowhere to be found in the Bible, nor was it used for the first 1600 years of the Christian faith.
Bible Hub
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What defines a Christian missionary's role and purpose?
Definition and Foundation of the Missionary Calling · A Christian missionary is one who is sent forth to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, make disciples, and, by the power of the Holy Spirit, bring the good news of salvation to every corner of the world.
Propempo
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Who are missionaries in the Bible? | Propempo International
b. Sometimes the term is used of missionaries. That is to say, those sent out from churches to be gospel pioneers in other places. Notice Acts 13:3; 14:26; 15:40, though only the idea and not the term is present in these passages. It is probably in this sense that men like the following are ...
Bible Discovery TV
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The Old Testament Missionary – Bible Discovery TV
For those who, perhaps, have not reflected on what the Christian mission actually means or have never been acquainted with the term missiology, the word mission itself comes from the Latin verb missio, which means, “to send”. In laymen, it is known as the Great Commission; in scholarship, it’s referred to as the Missio Dei (“Mission of God”), where the main purpose, mandate and moral duty for each missionary is “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15) and “…make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20).
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What Does The Bible Say About Missions And Missionaries? - YouTube
In this video we asked one of our missionaries, Danny Lamastra, to share with us what the Bible says about being called to be a missionary! Click below to ge...
Published July 9, 2021