Christ Church of Oak Brook

Strategy

How Do We Decide Where To Strategically Commit Our Resources?

In seeking to advance the mandate of our Lord Jesus Christ in the world, the GO Leadership Team is committed to the following strategic priorities. These priorities provide us wisdom for evaluating the numerous requests we receive for support each year.

A. Support areas that cultivate churches outside the United States
Planting new churches targeted at unreached people: -China and Muslim countries -Eastern Europe -Asia, particularly India
Nurturing the local church: - The suffering churches in oppressive countries, such as Iran, Vietnam, China, Cambodia and Sudan - Leadership development in sub-Saharan Africa churches - Leadership development in Latin America
Supporting the church and its outreach: - Radio, literature, translation - International based administrative, educational, aviation and other support services - Home office workers and area representatives
Support missions education for training national church leaders: - US-based seminaries - International seminaries
B. Support outreach in the U.S. where spiritual needs are great
Planting and developing of churches Inner city youth programs Organizations that address needs of people which are beyond their ability Campus and community discipleship
C. Support areas that express the redemptive love of Christ to those with profound physical needs
Medical and health services Resources and community development Disaster and crisis relief
D. Mobilize people for GO! Team cross-cultural journeys
Domestic and family-oriented trips Foreign and partnership-aligned trips
E. Communicate and administrate the Global Outreach Program of Christ Church of Oak Brook
Awareness programs and projects, such as the Mission Festival, Spirit Village, Hall of Missions and literature distribution Administration of global outreach program

For further information, please e-mail , Executive Pastor of Global Outreach Ministries