MISSIONS

Missions takes various forms at DBC both individually and corporately as there are numerous local evangelistic outreaches, combined with a developing worldwide ministry in the preaching of the Gospel and the teaching of the Word of God as God leads and provides.

In the doctrinal statement of Duluth Bible Church it reads…

We believe that it is the privileged responsibility of the saved to witness by life and by word to the truths of Holy Scripture and to seek to proclaim the Gospel to all mankind (Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 1:14-16; 2 Corinthians 5:19, 20).  We believe that local churches have the central and primary role in missions.  We believe in supporting prayerfully and financially the spreading of the Gospel and the establishment of local churches at both home and abroad, and that believers considered for missionary activities should reflect a godly walk and service for the Lord, be doctrinally sound, be directed by the Holy Spirit, be confirmed by their local church leadership, and be sent out by their local home church.  (Acts 13:1-5; 16:1-3; Philippians 4:14-18; Romans 15:24)  We believe that no parachurch organization should usurp the authority of the local church leadership to which each missionary is accountable.  We believe that any parachurch organization is secondary and should be of service to local churches and their mission, not vice-versa (Acts 14:26-28; 1 Timothy 3:15; Hebrews 13:7, 17).

As God continued to open doors of opportunity in the USA and worldwide, the elders of DBC decided in the Spring of 2008 to title DBC's missionary outreaches under the name GRACE TRAINING INTERNATIONAL. The following attachment was written to act as a brochure to introduce individuals to this ministry, especially in countries where an upcoming Bible conference was planned. (GTC Brochure - PDF File)