The Easter Sacrificial Offering is a special collection received by Tenth Church during the month of April to support and seed gospel initiatives around the world. These initiatives are typically international and involve economically disadvantaged countries.
The initiatives funded are above and beyond our normal Global partner support. The Easter season celebrates the triumphal resurrection and ascension of our Lord Jesus and his commission to us to go into all the world.
The initiatives for 2026 are TICODE (Malawi); Santiago Reformed Seminary (Dominican Republic); Los Olivos Church (Barranquilla, Colombia); CWW; Karen Community (Thailand and Myanmar).
As a church, we are grateful for the opportunity to partner with faithful ministries around the world that are committed to the clear proclamation of the gospel and the building up of Christ’s church.
As part of this year’s Easter Sacrificial Offering, Tenth Presbyterian Church is supporting a proposed mission trip through a long time Global partner—a ministry focused on equipping Christians to bear faithful witness to Christ in regions where the gospel is difficult to proclaim and costly to embrace.
The ministry’s mission trip model is intentionally different from many short‑term mission efforts. Rather than centering on programs, construction, or large public events, this work emphasizes training and theological preparation. The proposed 2026 summer/fall trip to East Africa is designed to teach certain principles of evangelism and apologetics to local believers who live and serve in other-majority contexts.
At the heart of this approach is a conviction that the most enduring gospel fruit comes through well‑equipped local Christians. Those who already know the language, culture, and daily realities of their communities are best positioned to engage neighbors thoughtfully and patiently with the truth of Scripture. The role of the visiting team, therefore, is not to lead from the front, but to come alongside—offering biblical clarity, encouragement, and practical tools that can be used long after the team has returned home.
This emphasis on preparation is especially important in settings where Christian belief is often misunderstood or opposed. The particular training will focus on helping believers articulate the Christian faith clearly, respond wisely to questions and objections, and engage in conversations marked by both conviction and humility. In this sense, the work is not aimed at quick results, but at cultivating faithful, resilient witness rooted in God’s Word.
Why does this matter to Tenth Presbyterian Church? First, it reflects Tenth’s commitment to gospel faithfulness rather than visibility. Much of the work supported through this Global partner happens quietly and out of public view. Yet this kind of ministry—grounded in teaching, discipleship, and long‑term presence—is often where the gospel takes deepest root. By supporting this trip, Tenth affirms that faithfulness in missions is measured not by prominence, but by obedience and trust in the Lord’s work.
Second, the proposed trip aligns with Tenth’s understanding of missions as partnership, not replacement. The proposed trip does not seek to impose external strategies or structures, but to serve local churches and believers as they pursue gospel ministry in their own contexts. This posture of humility and cooperation has long characterized Tenth’s global outreach and remains central to its mission priorities.
Finally, this work matters because it shapes the sending church as well. As Tenth prays for and gives toward this trip, the congregation is reminded that the call to thoughtful, courageous witness is not limited to distant places. Supporting this ministry invites all believers to consider how they themselves speak about Christ—whether with neighbors, coworkers, or family members—and to grow in confidence that the gospel is sufficient in every context.
The proposed trip is a meaningful expression of the Church’s desire to see Christ exalted among the nations. Through careful training, faithful partnership, and prayerful dependence on God, this work seeks to strengthen the church’s witness in places where the gospel is precious—and where its advance depends entirely on the Lord who builds his church.
You may give toward the Easter Sacrificial Offering either online or via the offering collection on Sundays for the month of April. Please choose the Easter Sacrificial Offering in the drop-down menu online or note ESO on check or envelope.