Begin praying now for Mission 1:8 One Desire. Pray that lives will be transformed, as we seek to do God’s will and glorify Him together. In particular, we’re encouraging our church family to pray Psalm 90 over this effort, that God would “establish the work of our hands.” 

We’re encouraging everyone in our church to take a next step in their walk with the Lord. As you identify what that step is, let us know so that we can pray with you and help you take that step toward making Jesus Christ your one desire in life.

We’re asking every church member of First Baptist Dallas to make a two-year financial commitment to Mission 1:8 One Desire. These pledges will help us determine what we’re able to do in 2025–2026, both as we finalize plans for the new Sanctuary and move forward in our ministry areas. For our iCampus community and others who want to partner with us, consider making a monthly commitment to support the ministry and mission of First Baptist Dallas through One Desire.

The name “Mission 1:8” comes from Acts 1:8, where Jesus told the apostles to be His witnesses “in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.” We structure our ministry in the same way—with local, national, and international components. Every two years, we launch a new “Mission 1:8” ministry plan with a biblical theme the Lord has put on our hearts for the upcoming season. For 2025–2026, the theme is One Desire and the key verse is 2 Corinthians 5:9.

One-fund giving means that all gifts given to First Baptist Dallas go into a single fund, rather than being designated for specific initiatives or ministries. We then allocate those funds according to our ministry plan, which we present to the church every two years. One-fund giving has been remarkably beneficial. Not only has this allowed us to take advantage of timely ministry opportunities, it has also created a spirit of unity among our church family. Every gift given goes to support the mission.

Along with giving to a single fund, we also encourage every family at our church to make a two-year financial commitment to Mission 1:8. The pledged amounts help us decide which ministry opportunities to pursue and use our funds wisely. More importantly, the decision each family makes about how much to commit is a powerful spiritual practice. Together we prioritize giving to the Lord the first and best of what we have, rather than just giving the leftovers or remainder. We trust that He will provide everything we need!

Because every gift given to Mission 1:8 One Desire goes into one fund, we already plan to use a portion of these funds for the Sanctuary project. So when you give to Mission 1:8 One Desire, you are helping to support the Sanctuary project. However, we have set up a special designated fund for those who feel led to give in this way. It’s called “Church Campus Redevelopment.”

We believe generosity is a necessary and important part of discipleship. As you follow Jesus, He calls you to give every part of your life to Him—including your finances. This is a heart issue. Your heart follows your money. As Jesus said, “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). Our generosity is a lived picture of the gospel, when Jesus made Himself poor so that we could become rich (2 Corinthians 8:9). We believe the biblical model is to give the first and best of what we have, from the heart, as an act of gratitude for what God has provided and faith that He will continue to provide what we need (2 Corinthians 9:6–8). Giving within the church binds us together in a gospel partnership, while at the same time bearing fruit in each of our hearts and lives (Philippians 4:14, 17).