Pastor’s Table Blog

Here I Am—Send Me: A Vision for Generations

Isaiah 6:8 captures a defining moment:
“Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” And I said, ‘Here I am! Send me.’”

Isaiah’s response wasn’t cautious or conditional. He didn’t ask for details or guarantees. He simply said yes. That’s the posture God is calling us to today—not perfection, but availability. The question still echoes: “Whom shall I send?” Will we answer like Isaiah?

At Millington Baptist Church, we believe this call is urgent. The gospel is always one generation away from being forgotten. If we fail to pass the baton of faith, the race is lost. That’s why our vision—Firmly Planted. Growing Together. Made to Multiply—is more than a slogan. It’s a mission to root ourselves in God’s Word, grow in community, and multiply disciples locally and globally.

This year, we’ve seen God move in incredible ways: baptisms tripled, attendance surged, and ministries flourished. But the question remains—will we keep running faithfully? Will we prepare the next runner?

Saying “Here I am” means stepping into God’s mission with courage. For us, that includes tangible steps:

Investing in the Next Generation – Scholarships for teen retreats, worship resources for youth, and strengthening our preschool, Little Footprints Learning Center, so every child can encounter Jesus.

Creating Spaces for Growth – Expanding our parking lot to welcome more families, building a prayer garden to mark our 175th anniversary, and launching a book stall for curated biblical resources.

Equipping Disciples – This is at the heart of our vision. We’re launching a Discipleship Portal, an online platform designed to help every person grow spiritually and discover their unique gifts. Inside the portal, you’ll find personal profiles with spiritual gift assessments to help you serve where you’re most effective, growth tracks tailored for every stage of faith—from exploring Christianity to leading others, mentoring opportunities connecting seasoned believers with those just starting their journey, and learning resources including seminars like Walk Thru the Bible to deepen your understanding of Scripture. Our goal is simple: to move beyond attendance and into intentional spiritual formation. We want every person at MBC to know how God has wired them and to joyfully use their gifts for Kingdom impact.

Multiplying Globally and Locally – Partnering with WorldVenture for a missions conference, supporting projects in Senegal and Romania, and launching outreach initiatives to serve veterans, the homeless, and families through events like Summerfest.

Launching Disability Ministry – This is close to our heart. One in four individuals lives with some form of disability, many invisible. Our plan includes forming a Disability Leadership Team, starting a 5:1 Care Ministry to support families, and preaching an eight-week series called “Upside Down Glory”—celebrating how God uses weakness for His glory. We’ll partner with Joni and Friends to help us start strong.

These aren’t just programs—they’re opportunities to say, “Lord, send me.”

Isaiah’s words remind us: the race is short, and the baton is in our hands. Will you join us in this mission? Our end-of-year goal is to raise $375,000 to fuel these initiatives, but more than that, we need hearts surrendered to God’s call.

Let’s run faithfully—and pass the baton well.