Missions Purpose

At First Mt. Juliet, we believe that every believer has a vital role in fulfilling the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18–20) through praying, giving, growing, and going. Our mission is to glorify God by making disciples of all nations, following His command in Acts 1:8 to be witnesses for Christ in:

- Jerusalem – Locally, in Mt. Juliet and Wilson County  
- Judea – Regionally, across Tennessee and surrounding areas  
- Samaria – Nationally, throughout the United States  
- To the ends of the earth – Globally, reaching the nations

As Acts 1:8 reminds us: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” We are committed to living this out in every part of our lives.

PRAY

Brazilian & Hispanic Ministries/Pastor Jorge Vasconcelos

Everyone’s Wilson

International Missions Board / Unreached People Groups

Pregnancy Care Center

Tennessee Baptist Mission Board

Wilson County Baptist Association

World Hope Ministries International

Give

The 2024-2025 Missions Offering will support our ongoing commitment to missions, including the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for IMB missionaries and the Missions First Offering for future outreach and ministry partnerships.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – 2024 Goal: $75,000
Lottie Moon served as a missionary to China from 1873 to 1912, where she witnessed the great need for the gospel. Her efforts to rally support for missions led to the creation of the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, which continues to fund international missionary work.

Missions First Offering – 2024-2025 Goal: $50,000
This offering will support:

  • Short-Term Missions Scholarships: Helping individuals with a heart to serve but in need of financial support.  
  • Missions Education & Resources: Equipping our church for mission work.  
  • Missions Partnerships: Supporting local and international ministry partnerships.  
  • Unreached People Groups: Providing resources for church planters and students.
  • Church Planting Initiatives: Supporting new church plants, especially in North America.

In addition, our church supports special ministry opportunities throughout the year.

These offerings help us spread the gospel both locally and globally.

Grow

Pathlight Toward Global Missions - Pathlight explores God’s unchanging purposes and investigates how His global plan is unfolding in our generation.

Explore Missions - Explore is a seven-lesson study for small groups or individuals covering the basics of God's word, world, and work, helping students (or anyone!) gain a heart for the nations.

Welcoming The Nations Among Us - Welcoming the Nations Among Us is a 6-lesson study inviting believers to explore welcoming others for God’s glory.

Cultural Encounters (with Next Wave Missions) - Cultural Encounters are local, one or multi-day cross-cultural training opportunities that happen right here in Nashville, Tennessee.

Everyone’s Wilson Volunteer Training – Those interested in volunteering in support of local schools and teachers are required to attend Everyone’s Wilson’s Ready Initiative Volunteer Training.

Go

Short-Term Mission Teams & Opportunities to Serve

  • OCC Distribution Center, Kennesaw, GA - December 14, 2024
  • Honduras Construction Team – February 3-7, 2025 | Forgotten Children Ministries (Launched)  
  • Quetzaltenango, Guatemala – March 7-14, 2025 | Student Spring Break Team (Launched)
  • Love Packages - May 1-2 | Decatur, Alabama
    • Interest Meeting: TBD
  • South Asia – June 23 - July 4, 2025  
    • Interest Meeting: TBD
  • Nazareth, Israel – July 9-18, 2025 | Nazareth Baptist School Summer Camp
    • Interest Meeting: TBD
  • IMB International Training Center & Headquarters – August 2025 | Richmond, VA
    • Interest Meeting: TBD
  • Athens, Greece – November 8-16, 2025 | AMG/Community House Damaris  
    • Interest Meeting: TBD
  • Serve in Our Church 
  • Local and Regional Service & Outreach
    • Disaster Relief 
  • Compassion International Trip - 2026
    • (Dates TBD)

Questions? Contact Pastor Pat Ragan at pragan@fbcmj.org

STAFF

Pat Ragan

Pat Ragan

Missions Pastor