Mission Giving at Rockbridge Church

We had a fantastic day of worship and connection with different mission organizations! Thank you for pledging to pray, give and go! Our partners stepped up and committed $12,695 to be given to mission organizations plus a deep commitment to prayer and action. If you have not made a faith giving pledge, you can do so here.

I had a partner ask me after worship, what we are going to do now, after this big mission launch. The goal is two-fold:

1. We want you, our people to get out and serve in missions. Hopefully, you signed up to volunteer with one of the wonderful organizations that we had at our event. Soon we will have a place on our web page and on our Mission Cross (by the donuts) where you can sign up with great organizations. If you have an organization that you would like the church to partner with, then please email mission@rockbridgelife.com and tell us about that organization!

2. We also want to use the funds that you give in the best way possible. Rockbridge will support organizations that are focused on making disciples and helping our neighbors (locally, regionally, and internationally). If there is a worthy organization that lines up with our mission then please fill out a Mission Support application. Then the mission team will review it and determine if we will support the organization and for how much. You can find the application here. Our criteria for supporting organizations are:

  • Are they are an organization that lines up with our mission and vision?
  • Do they make disciples AND take care of people's needs?
  • Will the majority of the funds they receive directly benefit the people in need?
I am excited about the future of missions at Rockbridge Church!

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