Our Distinctives

What shapes our mission and message at Regions In Need.

1. A God-Centered Gospel

The gospel is first about God—His glory, grace, and saving work—not about human effort.
Salvation begins, is accomplished, and is applied by God alone through Christ and the Spirit.
This humbles us and exalts Him.

We believe:

  • God saves to display His glory (Eph. 1:6–14).

  • Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.

  • The Holy Spirit gives life, convicts, and sanctifies (John 3:5–8).

  • All are called to repent and believe (Acts 17:30–31).

The true gospel lifts up Christ’s finished work and leaves no room for human boasting.

2. Biblical Theology

The Bible tells one unified story—God redeeming sinners through Christ from Genesis to Revelation.
Every covenant, promise, and theme points to Jesus, the center of God’s redemptive plan.
We teach the Bible as a whole so pastors and believers can see how every page leads to the gospel.

3. Christ-Centered Preaching

All Scripture ultimately points to Jesus Christ (Luke 24:44-47).
We’re committed to expository preaching that clearly explains the text and exalts Christ in every passage.
Christ-centered preaching calls people not to moral reform, but to faith in the living Redeemer.

4. Gospel-Shaped Church Life

The gospel forms and fuels everything we do.
We want preaching that proclaims, singing that celebrates, prayer that depends, and churches built on the gospel (2 Tim. 4:2; Col. 3:16).
Christ must have the preeminence in all things (Col. 1:15-20).

5. Local Church Partnership

We serve the church, not replace it.
Wherever possible, we equip, resource, and work alongside national churches, helping them fulfill their mission of gospel proclamation and disciple-making.
Our goal is indigenous strength, not outside dependency.

6. Training National Leaders

Following 2 Timothy 2:2, we invest in faithful men who can teach others.
Over time, national pastors have become the primary teachers in our training schools.
We still serve alongside them, but they now carry the gospel forward among their own people—just as we’ve prayed and planned from the beginning.

7. Church Planting

Our training aims at planting new, gospel-centered churches, especially among the unreached.
Many of our graduates serve in hard places where Christ is little known—making disciples, forming churches, and shining His light where it has never been seen before.

8. Sacrificial and Risk-Taking Ministry

The Great Commission isn’t limited to safe or comfortable places.
Many of those we train will face hardship, persecution, or loss for Christ’s sake.
We count it a privilege to serve a Savior who is worthy of every sacrifice.

“To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
(Ephesians 3:21)