Our Distinction

PURPOSE OF FBWWM

FBWWM exists to serve local churches of like doctrine, faith, and convictions, along with the missionaries sent by those churches. Partner churches and missionaries must be independent Baptist—or churches of similar faith—holding sound doctrine, biblical separation, and a passion for soul winning. All missionaries are expected to engage in evangelism, discipleship, and church planting, resulting in the establishment of independent Baptist churches.

UNIQUENESS OF FBWWM

1. Fundamental Baptist World-Wide Mission is a ministry of East Side Baptist Church, reflecting the biblical model of the Great Commission.

2. FBWWM serves pastors and sending churches by providing support services to missionaries rather than functioning as the sending authority.

3. Missionaries remain under the authority of their sending pastor and church while FBWWM intentionally avoids exercising authority over them.

4. FBWWM functions as a faith-based ministry that charges no fees, takes no percentage of support, and relies on the Lord to supply its needs. charges no fees or percentages; all services are provided freely.

5. Mission leadership within FBWWM serves on a faith basis without salary, while administrative staff, such as the bookkeeper and secretary, are compensated.

6. FBWWM offers biblical counsel when requested but leaves final decisions to the missionary, his pastor, and the Holy Spirit, informing the sending church when serious matters arise.

7. Because FBWWM is not a sending agency, the responsibility for interviewing and approving missionary candidates rests with the sending church.