Pursue Missions International Inc.

Pursue Missions International Inc. is a U.S. nonprofit organization with a mission to glorify God through the equipping of leaders who will make disciples among the nations[4]. It operates as a 501(c)(3) entity based in Lubbock, Texas[5].

History and Vision

Pursue Missions began in 2007 with a simple vision to spread the message of missions and God's heart for the world in the region of West Texas[1]. Initially, it started as an annual conference but expanded into various areas including training, mobilization, and sending missionaries.

Objectives and Activities

Training

• Local Body of Christ: The organization's first priority is to train local believers about God’s vision for the world. This is achieved through church services, small groups, discipling, and internships[1].

Mobilization

• Short-Term Missions: Pursue mobilizes over 150 short-term missionaries annually. These missions focus on the needs of local areas and are guided by on-the-ground missionaries or national pastors. The organization believes that these efforts have a significant impact both in the served nations and in the lives of those who participate[1].

Sending

• Missionary Support: Pursue serves as a sending agency for missionaries, particularly those launched from Church on the Rock in Lubbock. It supports missionaries by providing a holistic preparation process, a personal care team, and office support for financial and logistical management[1].

Structure

Pursue Missions functions as an umbrella organization for eight missionary families and collaborates with nearly 40 partners. This structure allows it to effectively manage resources and support its missionaries[1].

Legal Status

Pursue Missions International Inc. has been recognized as a religious organization by Charity Navigator, reflecting its status as a registered nonprofit in the United States[5].

[1] https://www.pursuemissions.org/our-mission [2] https://www.missionsinternationalinc.org/about [3] https://www.pursuemissions.org [4] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/27-1364296 [5] https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/271364296