The Alliance's Mission Philosophy
The Alliance formed around a covenant embodying distinctly Baptist principles. Not long after its inception, the Alliance responded to the 
guidance of the Spirit to bear witness to a God who has abundant compassion for those living in the margins — the poor, the oppressed, the disenfranchised. With a heart for mission, the Bridges of Hope Mission Offering was born. And with that new creation the Alliance set out to do global missions in partnership and in collaboration.
How does the Alliance "do mission" around the world?
The Alliance is committed to "doing mission" by following the Great Commandment: Love God. Love Your Neighbor so that:
♦ No longer are we the experts on the mission field. Rather, we approach our mission partners knowing they have much to teach us about growing a vital and healthy church.
♦ No longer do we own the mission projects; we network with others to provide the resources and energy needed to more fully meet needs.
♦ No longer are persons of other faiths targets for proselytizing; they are persons whose spirituality and wisdom we value and with whom we seek to pray, serve and build relationships.
♦ No longer do we do mission from a position of being the majority with power, but rather from a position of being in the margins and powerless.
♦ No longer is missions the work of select missionary personnel. All of us are missionaries.
