Mission Global exists to help Canadian churches fulfill the Great Commission. Through sending, training, and supporting PAOC global workers, we aim to reach the least-reached and serve the most vulnerable with the hope of Jesus.

“We glorify God in our going and in our sending.”

Check out our 2025 impact report here to see what mission global has done this past year.

PAOC Global Workers/Mission Canada Workers serve in diverse regions around the world—from urban cities to rural villages—working in church planting, evangelism, leadership training, and community development. Some are in sensitive contexts (RAN), where secure communication is vital.

Global Volunteers serve alongside PAOC Global Workers or partners for a short term (typically under one year)*. They support mission efforts through practical roles—like teaching, administration, healthcare, or outreach—helping extend the work already underway.

Mission dollars support salaries, field expenses, outreach, and approved projects. Workers follow approved budgets, reviewed by leadership and the PAOC General Executive. Churches can request project validation to ensure alignment and accountability.

When you give to a Global Worker or a Mission Global project, 10% is used for administration, and 90% goes directly to the Global Worker or Project. The 10% covers credit card fees, bank transaction fees, accounting costs, receipting costs, member care and the ministry of Mission Global. The 10% does not cover all of Mission Global’s costs and so funds are raised through donations and our key leadership staff raise a portion of their budget and costs just like our Global Workers do. 

Global Workers must submit an annual budget. Many of the categories, including salary, are set by policy. The annual budget is reviewed by Mission Global staff and by the Regional Director. This budget is then approved by the Mission Global leadership and sent on to the General Executive of the PAOC for approval.  The finances of Mission Global are audited annually.   The whole process is ‘full on’ and includes an annual ministry plan and vision review by field leadership.  Global worker individual budgets are monitored, and if a global worker is struggling coaching help is made available. 

This significant process would be why we invite churches to emphasize questions like: 

• How are you doing related to your budget in terms of your partnership development? 
• What be ministry activities you are celebrating? 

Rather than monitoring budget details or doing a performance review of the global worker. If your church has concerns with either of these areas it is very appropriate to reach out to Mission Global staff with your questions. 

Contact:  Darcy McAlister (Director of Development and Communication) at darcy.mcalister@paoc.org 

PAOC’s mission strategy focuses on: 

Reaching: Spreading the gospel in regions with little or no access to the message of Christ. 

Church planting: Establishing new churches, especially in underserved or unreached areas. 

Equipping: Training and empowering local leaders to carry out sustainable ministry and growth. 

Caring: Providing aid to communities facing extreme poverty, natural disasters, or other crises. 

The Priority of least reached people or the priority of gospel proclamation and church planting. (REACHING and PLANTING) 

The priority of justice. (CARING) 

The priority of leadership development, of multiplying our effectiveness through indigenous people. (EQUIPPING and TRAINING) 

It is good to balance the commitments of the local church between these priorities and perhaps between regions of the world. This helps ensure that the congregation has exposure to the needs of the whole world and is made aware of the strategic thinking that has gone into the commitments. 

We have identified 5 levels of partnership and will described each of them beginning with the highest level. 

Level 5 

· A member of our house who is engaged in highly strategic and very fruitful work. An expectation that they would visit the church once a year if possible and would send regular monthly or quarterly reports. 

· The local church should not only provide monthly support to the workers, but be prepared to support ongoing projects or urgent needs for this work and to send teams when possible and strategically useful. 

Level 4 

· A partner who God has brought to us in a significant supernatural way and for whom the congregation seems to be developing a burden and call to support. In addition their work is highly strategic and very fruitful. 

· An expectation that they would be to visit the church about once a year and would send regular monthly or quarterly reports on the work. Church pastors or members of the church would visit at least every two years. 

· The local church would provide monthly support, be prepared to support significant projects and send teams when possible and strategically useful. 

Level 3 

· A partner with strong ties to our own province and our own fellowship of churches or an indigenous partner who has a strong working relationship with the PAOC and that clearly fit our priorities and is viewed as highly strategic and fruitful. 

· Expectation of monthly or quarterly reporting, but less expectation around personal visits. Perhaps every second or third year. 

Level 2 

· Members of our own local church, but whose work is not seen highly publicized but is nevertheless good work and worthy of some support. 

· Expectation of monthly or quarterly reports and certainly a visit whenever possible. 

Level 1 

· Other requests from either PAOC global workers, or other organizations. 

· Short-term or mid-term workers from within the local church but with smaller budgets and support needs. 

Start with vision. Build a Mission Leadership Team, define a two-year plan, and integrate global missions into every ministry area—from kids to Sunday services.

Involve them. Share stories, invite workers to connect via video or in person, and teach about God’s heart for the nations regularly. Let people feel the mission.

• Storytelling: Share personal stories from Global Workers about their experiences, challenges, and victories. 
• Mission Sundays: Dedicate specific services or events to highlight the importance of missions and the work being done around the world. 
• Resource sharing: Use PAOC materials, mission videos, and prayer guides to engage the congregation found here.

Plan special Missions Sundays featuring engaging stories, prayer times, and worship focused on global mission. Invite Global Workers to share via video or in person to bring real-life experiences. Include age-appropriate activities like crafts, mission-themed games, or interactive quizzes to help kids connect with the message.

Prayer, giving, and serving are powerful ways for kids and youth to join God’s mission. Whether it’s praying for unreached people groups, fundraising to support Global Workers, or putting together care packages, these projects help them engage in meaningful ways.

The journey starts with regular teaching about God’s heart for the nations. Use Bible stories, prayer, and worship to build a missions mindset. Encourage kids to pray using resources like prayer maps, and invite them to give and serve regularly. Over time, this consistent focus helps young disciples grow into passionate mission partners.

Resources to support your teaching: coming soon*

Frame giving as Kingdom investment. Connect dollars to real impact. Use clear communication around giving timelines, amounts, and goals.

Healthy partnerships begin with open communication. If your church already has a giving plan or budget cycle, let PAOC workers know how decisions are made and what the process looks like.

Example language:

“Thanks for reaching out! Our missions budget is set for the year, but we’d love to stay connected. Feel free to send us your newsletter and apply to our Missions Team in the fall for future support.”

You can also outline typical support levels:

• First-year workers receive $200/month
• After one year, support may increase to $300/month
• Partnerships are reviewed annually each January

Be considerate and timely. If you need to adjust or end support, try to give at least six months’ notice. Reducing support gradually helps workers plan. Sudden drops can significantly affect their ministry.

Keep the mission personal. Celebrate wins, share updates, and involve people beyond giving—through prayer, connection, and care. Avoid guilt; invite vision.

Some of our best churches do a monthly missions update on a Sunday - this consistent connection strengthens missions giving and prayer.

• Consistent communication: Keep in touch with Global Workers regularly to maintain a connection and assess evolving needs. 
• Revisit support commitments: Have periodic evaluations to adjust financial contributions or other forms of support to meet the changing needs of workers. 
• Church-wide engagement: Keep missions at the forefront of church life by involving more members in support roles, whether through prayer, donations, or volunteering for missions projects. 

Always ask RAN workers directly about their preferred communication methods. Do not assume typical contact is safe.

For help, contact: info@rannetwork.com

Best practices for partnering with RAN workers: coming soon*

No. Performance reviews are handled by Mission Global or Mission Canada leadership. Churches should review the strength of their partnership, but be careful to not manage the worker’s job.

Mission leadership reviews job performance, funding strength, budget, strategic fit, and the well being of the worker. Thus, these areas have a strong system of care already.

If you have serious concerns, contact: nancy.gibson@paoc.org

Yes—and you should. For any major financial ask (like a building project or relief initiative), confirm it has been reviewed and approved by Mission Global or Mission Canada. This ensures accountability and alignment with PAOC’s values and structures.

It's a two way street building a two way partnership.

True mission partnership goes beyond writing a cheque—it’s about building a mutual, ongoing relationship. While financial support is important, it’s only one part of a healthy partnership. A thriving connection with a Global Worker involves communication, prayer, encouragement, and shared mission vision.

Ask yourself:

• Are we regularly communicating with the Global Worker we support?
  
• Do we take time to pray for them as a church or leadership team?
  
• Are we responding to their updates, emails, or newsletters with genuine interest and care?
  

Healthy mission partnerships are intentional. They grow stronger when both the church and the worker invest in the relationship. Measuring your engagement is a way to ensure you're not just funding missions—but actively participating in God’s global work.

Consider alignment with your church’s mission, relational history, field priorities, or strategic focus areas (e.g., least-reached, urban, youth).

Yes—with preparation. The Mission Global Mobilization team offers Discovery Trips and resources for planning STM teams well. Training is key.

Stay in regular contact: Ask workers to send newsletters every 2 months, do annual video calls, and keep your missions board updated with new photos.

Recognize life moments: Birthdays and anniversaries go a long way. Simple gestures create lasting connection.

Visit in person: Plan short-term trips or pastoral visits to encourage your worker on the ground (with guidance from Mission Global if in a sensitive RAN area).

Include them in church life: Invite them to conferences, services, podcasts, or even your church newsletter when appropriate.

Invite Global Workers to contribute to your church’s growth: Leverage their experience and calling to strengthen your ministry.

• For example, if your Global Worker is a church planter and your church is exploring planting in the future, invite them to share their insights with your leadership team or congregation. Their firsthand perspective can inspire, equip, and guide your next steps.

A visit can strengthen the partnership. It helps your church see the ministry firsthand, build trust, and better understand the culture and context where your worker serves. Whether it’s sending a pastor, team member, or small group, in-person visits help turn partnership into shared mission—and often inspire future goers and senders.

How you can visit in person: Plan short-term trips or pastoral visits to encourage your worker on the ground (with guidance from Mission Global if in a sensitive RAN area).

Billions of people around the world still have little or no access to the gospel. Praying for the unreached connects your church to what’s most urgent in the mission of God.

Ideas to engage your church in prayer for the unreached:

• Introduce one unreached people group each month in a service or small group.
• Use tools like Joshua Project to share statistics, stories, and prayer points.
• Lead short prayer moments during worship services focused on specific nations or regions.

Click here to view prayer resources

Click here for a video resource

Global/Mission Canada Workers face spiritual resistance, cultural challenges, and personal sacrifice. Your church’s prayers bring strength, covering, and clarity to those living out the gospel in often difficult places.

Ways to pray for workers more intentionally:

• Share prayer updates from your partnered worker during services or small groups
• Assign small groups or families to “adopt” a worker and pray regularly
• Host a prayer night when a team is about to visit or send someone short-term
• Encourage workers to send short videos or voice notes with real-time prayer needs

Prayer focus areas:

• Spiritual protection and discernment
• Gospel impact and open doors
• Cultural adaptation and local partnerships
• Emotional and physical health

RAN workers serve in areas where public association with Christian mission can place them—and local communities—at real risk. Each worker faces unique challenges based on the country they’re in. Therefore, they alone must determine what level of communication or exposure is safe.

Our role is to honor their requests and support them with wisdom, prayer, and discretion.

For churches or individuals looking to partner wisely:

You can request a detailed copy of the RAN GW Partnership Protocols by emailing:
info@rannetwork.com

When requesting, include:

• Your full name
  
• Your email address
  
• Your home church’s name and location
  

This document will guide you in communicating and supporting in a secure and appropriate manner.

Please do not post anything about RAN workers on public platforms—including:

• Church websites
  
• Social media (Facebook, Instagram, X, etc.)
  
• Newsletters or bulletins posted online
  

Even print materials like PDFs or brochures become searchable once uploaded online.

If a prayer card, newsletter, or email says:

“DO NOT DISTRIBUTE OR POST IN PUBLIC” — please honor that instruction.

When in doubt, always ask the worker directly or email: info@rannetwork.com

If you're unsure whether something is safe to share or post, err on the side of caution. The best practice is to check with the RAN worker first—or reach out to the RAN Network directly.

Together, we can protect those serving in sensitive areas while remaining faithful, encouraging partners in the mission of God.

Key Concepts: empowerment, partnership and relationship 

Empowerment When the team is empowered to think and act on its own, it can become a dynamic source of information and inspiration within the church. Missions can be part of who you are, not just what you do. 

Partnership The concept of partnership is essential to the effectiveness of the missions team. The term partnership defines a synergistic relationship between the leadership groups within the local church. Unity of purpose in the body provides the greatest opportunity for an abundant harvest for the Kingdom. So don’t think of the missions team as ‘just another team’. Think of them as a leadership partner in the growth and development of the local church that spans across all ministry areas. 

 An effective missions ministry out of the local church allows for the local community to experience fruitfulness far beyond themselves. 

Relationship “As iron sharpens irons so one man sharpens the countenance of his friend.” Proverbs 27:17. Forming a missions team allows for the local church to form relationships beyond themselves. Missions vision is contagious in a local church! You will be surprised by the 2 way nature of the relationship between global workers and the local church if it is built well. Our anecdotal evidence suggests that churches that are engaged in missions are healthy and growing! We believe that some of this is spurred on by great relationship. 

Purpose The mandate of a missions team can include some or all of the following: 

· Raise the profile of missions within the congregation 

· Encourage Mission Global and Mission Canada workers 

· Assist your partners during itineration (communication, housing, other needs) 

· Provide prayer direction for the congregation 

· Help raise financial support and report regularly to the congregation on both giving and mission partner activity (monthly is amazing) 

· Organize and lead short-term mission teams 

· Assist with missions education at all age levels within the Church  

· Act as liaison between the church and the worker 

· Act as an information conduit between Mission Global and the church 

· Recommend to the pastor and board specific fields or Global workers for support 

· Identify, develop and send Mission Global and Mission Canada workers from within the congregation 

· Evaluate requests for support from workers and missions organizations 

· Work with the church leadership to establish and grow a visionary missions budget (including monthly missions support, ERDO support, and Where Most Needed giving). 

Watch this video to learn more for a small sized church: here

Watch this video to learn more for a medium sized church: here

Watch this video to learn more for a large sized church: here

A Missions Leadership Team helps your church stay engaged in God’s global mission—not just for a season, but as part of your ongoing identity. The team keeps momentum during leadership transitions, helps communicate with PAOC workers, and inspires the congregation to pray, give, and go.

Look for people who are passionate about missions, committed to your church, and open to God’s leading. Include a mix of pastoral staff, board members, and congregation members from different age groups. Someone with missions experience (short or long-term) is a bonus—but not required. Willing hearts matter most.

Start by setting a 6-month working period to form the team and build structure. Define the team’s initial purpose, expectations, and meeting rhythm. Keep it focused and time-bound so that momentum isn’t lost in endless planning.

Month 1–2: Gather your team and review your church’s past missions activities, fast and pray for God's direction.

Month 3–4: Begin crafting a new missions vision that aligns with your church’s overall mission.

Month 5–6: Write a vision statement, identify key goals, and prepare to present the plan to your pastor/board

Use storytelling, consistent prayer, and regular updates to invite the congregation in. Cast a clear, inspiring vision for how your church can impact the nations. Involve all age groups—including kids and youth.

Remember: many PAOC workers first heard their call while they were young.

I.e. Our local church gives a 10 min monthly update on giving and missions activity to the congregation.