What is the role of the laity in missions according to PWCM?

• A. All believers participate, through prayer, giving, and personal witness, sharing responsibility for mission.
• B. Mission work is reserved for trained professionals.
• C. Only church leaders are involved in mission planning.
• D. Laypeople should primarily support overseas staff financially.

Answer: (A)

In PWCM, missions are a shared task for every believer, not something only trained professionals do. The laity participate by praying, giving, and personally sharing the gospel, which distributes responsibility across the entire church rather than concentrating it in leaders or staff. Prayer keeps the church aligned with God’s purposes and sustains momentum for mission. Giving provides the practical resources—training, teams, and programs—needed to reach people near and far. Personal witness involves everyday relationships, vocation, and lifestyle as a platform for sharing Christ, making mission a seamless aspect of ordinary life.

This approach contrasts with the idea that mission work belongs to professionals, or that only church leaders plan and implement it, or that laypeople mainly provide financial support. While professionals, leaders, and funds have roles, PWCM emphasizes mobilizing the whole body to participate in multiple ways, multiplying impact through lay involvement.