Blessed to Bless: Missions, Faith, and 2026

With a steady, hopeful urgency, the focus centers on blessing—receiving God’s favor and becoming a conduit of that favor to others. Drawing a straight line from “return on investment” to kingdom impact, the narrative traces how simple, faith-filled steps birthed long-term mission fruit: a prayed-over patch of jungle in the Yucatán became Mission House in Ichmul; an improbable, same-day provision purchased land; teams cleared fields, poured foundations, and built dorms and a sports court; and a neighboring village, San Francisco de Asís, gained a church presence, a sports court, and a sustainable orchard that now produces first fruits. Along the way, a single act of attention toward a child grew into enduring gospel influence—quiet proof that love over time changes destinies.

Yet the call does not stop at Mexico. The invitation presses home: be a blessing here—Rosemont Park, Saddle Mountain, East Rome, Floyd County, and the places where people live, work, study, shop, and play. The vision for 2026 is not passive waiting but movement. God’s blessing includes provision, protection, peace, and spiritual growth; the ancient words from Numbers 6 are lifted as a present benediction. But blessing is not meant to stagnate; it flows through people who keep moving, serving, and taking risks in obedience. Stories of answered prayer, surprising open doors, physical healing, and unexpected generosity—like a year-end gift that bridged a critical need—signal that God is already at work and that His people must keep step.

This is a year to pursue God’s face, not merely His gifts. It is a year to be “blessable”—positioned under His countenance—so that blessing can flow out, not pool in. The everyday mission field matters: hospital floors, classrooms, neighborhoods, job sites, and kitchen tables. The closing prayers widen the horizon—asking for generational blessing, strengthened families, revived teenagers, steady provision for mission partners, and mercy for the suffering—before inviting concrete commitments: prayer, fasting, Scripture, generosity, and taking the next faithful step. The path forward is clear: receive His blessing; become His blessing.

Key Takeaways

• 1. Blessed to be a blessing conduit Blessing is never the finish line; it is the pipeline. God intends His favor to move through His people, not terminate on them. When blessing flows—time, resources, attention—others flourish, and God entrusts even more. A church or family becomes most alive when it refuses to hoard grace and instead pours it out. [77:14]
• 2. Faith takes concrete, risky steps Kingdom impact often starts with a prayed-over plot of ground and a number that feels impossible. Saying yes before the provision appears is not recklessness; it is trust anchored in God’s character. As needs are named and steps are taken, God delights to meet faith with supply. Such obedience births hubs of lasting mission. [54:24]
• 3. Growth demands movement, not stagnation Spiritual life atrophies when it settles; vitality returns when we keep moving toward God. Movement can be repentance, service, generosity, learning—anything that places us in God’s forming hands. Refusing to drift protects a soul, a marriage, and a church from slow decay. Keep taking steps; life follows motion. [68:27]
• 4. Your mission field is everyday life Most are not sent across oceans, but all are sent across the street. The workplace, the school, the clinic, the shop—these are altars where God’s people serve, speak, and bless. When ordinary spaces become sacred assignments, the city quietly changes. Mission is not a trip; it’s a posture. [75:37]
• 5. God delights to bless His people The priestly blessing reveals God’s heart: to keep, shine upon, be gracious, and give peace. This is not sentiment but substance—protection, provision, and shalom that steadies a life. Receiving that blessing fuels courage to bless others without fear of running dry. His countenance lifts ours. [72:06]

Youtube Chapters

• [00:00] - Welcome
• [07:35] - Guest connect and next steps
• [08:03] - Call to worship and gather
• [45:59] - Turning to the theme of blessing
• [46:27] - Return on investment and kingdom impact
• [49:15] - First Yucatán visit and open doors
• [49:56] - 2012 team formed and sent
• [51:35] - Praying over a roadside property
• [52:35] - A faith-yes to purchase land
• [54:24] - Miraculous provision meets the need
• [55:12] - Clearing rocks, building foundations
• [55:47] - San Francisco de Asís vision
• [57:19] - Orchard plan and first fruits
• [58:10] - One caring relationship changes a life
• [59:05] - Called to bless our local community
• [62:30] - Looking ahead: make 2026 count
• [65:36] - Provision, protection, and peace
• [72:06] - The priestly blessing (Numbers 6)
• [75:37] - Your workplace as mission field
• [77:14] - Becoming a conduit of blessing
• [78:59] - Invitation: take your next step
• [86:52] - Faith missions and how to give
• [89:47] - Bible Recap and 21 days fasting
• [91:23] - Guest connection and community care
• [95:41] - Urgent prayer for Tia
• [98:03] - Dismissal and commissioning

1. In Numbers 6:22-26, who is told to speak the blessing, who is it for, and what six things does the Lord promise to do?
2. Walk through the Mexico story: what happened between praying beside the road and having the funds in hand? What specific steps do you notice in that sequence? [54:24]
3. Name three tangible fruits that grew over time from those early faith steps (think facilities, communities reached, and sustainable work). Which one surprised you most? [57:19]
4. What everyday places were named as mission fields right here at home (work, neighborhoods, local spots)? [01:15:37]

1. Numbers 6:22-26 shows God commanding a blessing to be spoken over His people. What does this reveal about God’s heart toward His people, and how might that change the way someone approaches risk, generosity, or service?
2. In the Mexico account, a “yes” to buy land came before the provision arrived. What is the difference between faith-filled risk and recklessness, and how can someone tell which one they’re practicing? [52:35]
3. “If you quit moving, you die” was applied to spiritual life as well. Why is movement (repentance, serving, generosity, learning) so vital to staying spiritually alive, and what might “movement” look like in a church family? [01:08:27]
4. Seeing work and school as mission changes ordinary routines. How would this shift someone’s conversations, calendar, and prayers Monday through Saturday? [01:15:37]

1. Where do you need to stand under God’s face this month—to be “blessable”? Name one simple rhythm (prayer, Scripture, fasting) you’ll practice, and when. If you’re joining the 21 days, what will your fast look like? [01:29:47]
2. What is your “prayed-over patch of ground” right now—a job site, school hallway, clinic floor, shop, or street? What is one concrete, risky step of faith you will take there in the next 30 days? [51:54]
3. If blessing is a pipeline, not a finish line, what time, resource, or focused attention can you let flow this week—and to whom? Pick one person or place and name exactly what you’ll do. [01:17:14]
4. Where have you gone stagnant—marriage, parenting, serving, prayer, giving, learning? Choose one small “movement” to make in the next seven days and tell the group how you’ll do it. [01:08:27]
5. Think of someone like the little girl in San Francisco—nearby and within reach—who needs steady attention. What is one small act of care (a weekly check-in, tutoring, a ride, a meal, a game on the court) you will offer this week? [58:30]
6. Is there an urgent need God is nudging you to help bridge—locally or with a mission partner? What would a faith-yes look like for you financially or practically, and what first step will you take? [01:10:53]
7. Pick one local spot named (Rosemont Park, Saddle Mountain, East Rome, your own neighborhood). What could your group do there this month—pray on-site, serve a family, bless a school or clinic team—and when will you do it? [01:03:11]