About The evangelical alliance mission | team
The Evangelical Alliance Mission, commonly known as TEAM, is a non-profit organization that has been serving the global community for over 125 years. The organization's primary purpose is to help churches send missionaries to establish reproducing churches among the nations to the glory of God.
TEAM was founded in 1890 by Charles Studd, a former English cricketer who became a Christian missionary. Since then, TEAM has grown into an international organization with over 500 missionaries serving in more than 35 countries around the world.
One of TEAM's core values is partnership. The organization believes that working together with local churches and communities is essential for effective ministry and long-term impact. This approach allows TEAM to build relationships with people from different cultures and backgrounds while sharing the love of Christ.
TEAM's mission statement reads: "To glorify God by multiplying disciples and communities of believers around the world through evangelism, church planting, leadership development, compassion ministries and partnering with others who share our vision."
The organization focuses on several key areas of ministry:
1) Evangelism: Sharing the gospel message with those who have not yet heard it.
2) Church Planting: Establishing new churches in areas where there are none or where existing ones are struggling.
3) Leadership Development: Equipping local leaders to lead their own communities effectively.
4) Compassion Ministries: Meeting practical needs such as food, shelter, education and healthcare.
5) Partnering with Others: Working alongside other organizations that share similar goals.
TEAM also places great emphasis on prayer. The organization believes that prayer is essential for effective ministry and encourages its supporters to pray regularly for its missionaries and their work.
In addition to its overseas work, TEAM also provides resources and training for individuals interested in missions or cross-cultural ministry. These resources include books, online courses, conferences and short-term mission trips.
Overall, TEAM's commitment to partnership-based ministry has allowed it to make a significant impact around the world. Its focus on evangelism, church planting leadership development compassion ministries partnering with others who share our vision makes it an excellent choice for anyone looking to support global missions or get involved themselves.
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