Acts 1:8 Across the Mississippi–West Tennessee Conference of the Global Methodist Church
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8
Living Acts 1:8 Across Our Conference
Jesus calls us to share His love and make disciples, starting where we live and moving outward into the world. That means serving our neighbors, supporting ministries in nearby communities, engaging across cultures, and participating in global mission efforts. This is not about programs or competition. It is everyday Christian life practiced in real places by ordinary people following Christ together.
Across the Mississippi–West Tennessee Conference, churches are serving in practical, faithful ways. Some congregations are meeting needs in their own neighborhoods and schools. Others are partnering with nearby churches and ministries to respond to regional needs. Some churches are praying regularly for unreached people groups and people who have never heard the gospel. Many are building friendships across cultural and language lines and supporting mission partners in other nations. Every effort matters, whether large or small.
We are inviting every church to fill out the Acts 1:8 form, even if you do not currently have ministries active in each area. Whether your church is developing new outreach or looking to connect with others who are already serving, your response helps us see where God is working and where partnership can grow.
Please share one example in each of these four areas if possible:
Local community ministry (Jerusalem): Serving right where you live by meeting real needs in your community. This could include school partnerships, family support, student outreach, or care for vulnerable neighbors.
Regional ministry (Judea): Meeting needs in nearby communities through local mission work, shared service projects, or district partnerships. This includes opportunities where larger churches can invite smaller congregations to participate.
Cross-cultural mission (Samaria): Loving and serving people from different backgrounds or languages, locally or internationally, and building relationships that reflect the love of Christ across cultures.
Global mission support (Ends of the Earth): Praying for unreached communities, supporting missionaries, or sending mission teams to serve beyond our borders. Churches that organize trips can share openings for members of other congregations to join.
You do not need a long list or a detailed plan. We simply want to see where God is at work across our conference so we can encourage one another, learn from one another, and form stronger ministry partnerships. Our goal is to build a clear picture of how churches are living the Acts 1:8 calling to make disciples locally, regionally, across cultures, and around the world. We want all of our churches to fulfill scripture by being witnesses who meet real needs through good deeds, opening up new opportunities to share the Gospel verbally.
