Our Missional Philosophy

Central to the mission of Lamplighter is the deep identification with Jesus, who came as a servant and instructs us,

“Whoever would be first among you must be servant of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve.” Mark 10:44–45

The guiding principle Lamplighter missionaries use to reach hearts for Jesus is: serve first, and hearts will open. To this end, our organization establishes missional programs in areas with both a great need and in which there is an open door to sharing the Gospel message. Using mercy and humanitarian relief as a first step to sharing the Gospel and strengthening local believers in their faith, we see many hearts turn to Jesus.

“If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that?” James 2:15–16