We support both local and global missions because Jesus instructed us in Luke 24:45-48 to do so. Missionary support is a very important aspect of our ministry.
Then Jesus opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. And he said, “Yes, it was written long ago that the Messiah would suffer and die and rise from the dead on the third day. It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority of his name to all the nations, beginning in Jerusalem: ‘There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent.’