Mission Increase
Scott Harris
Scott is the Vice President of Church and Global Engagement with Mission Increase. Mission Increase operates over 20 biblical learning communities that coach over 3,000 faith-based nonprofits in organizational flourishing. Scott’s role is to equip congregations and nonprofits to work better together to disciple God’s people to reach all peoples – as well as to expand Mission Increase’s work globally. Born in California, Scott spent much of his childhood in Barbados. Scott later worked at Spurgeon’s College in London and then in Hong Kong as a church planter and pastor. For 18 years he served as Missions Minister at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, Tennessee. Scott lives in Brentwood with his wife, Beth, and two children, Elizabeth and Jonathan. Beth was born in Taiwan to missionary parents and spent 30 years in Taiwan, Hong Kong and China.
What is the ministry challenge keeping you up at night?
Self-centered churches who masquerade as missional (not all - but too many!)
What is the greatest hope for God’s work in 2023 you’re dreaming about?
New structures and energy around mission - new expressions of church
What is a non-ministry activity that brings you joy and energy?
Traveling
What are the top 1-3 essentials for the Church in America to address to reach those who are spiritually open, but not yet following Jesus?
Harnessing the power and position of the faith-based non-profit to connect God's people with lost people for the sake of the KingdomCapturing a renewed heart for radical generosity; this answers the pagan critique and an increasing skepticism of the emerging generation - both of whom are suspicious of the evangelical industrial complex