7 Worship Songs For Missions And Sending (Go And Tell)

Worship is a rhythm of gathering and scattering. We gather to be filled, but we scatter to be poured out. The Great Commission in Matthew 28:19 commands us to “go and make disciples of all nations.” If our worship services only focus on us, we miss the heartbeat of God for the lost.

Songs for missions and sending are essential for keeping the church outward-focused. They remind us that we are carriers of the presence of God and that our ultimate goal is to see His name praised in every corner of the earth. These songs commission the church to leave the building and be the church in the world.

Why These Songs Fuel The Mission

We selected these songs because:

  • They are missional. The lyrics explicitly ask God to use us to reach others (“lead me to those around me”).
  • They are global. They speak of “all the earth” and “every nation,” expanding our vision beyond our local context.
  • They are empowering. They fill the congregation with the confidence that the Spirit goes with them.

7 Songs To Send The Church Out

  1. Build My Life – The bridge of this song is perhaps the best missional prayer in modern worship: “Show me who You are and fill me with Your heart and lead me in Your love to those around me.” It connects personal revelation directly to evangelism.
  2. I Speak Jesus – Evangelism begins with intercession. This song teaches the church to speak the name of Jesus over their cities, their families, and the streets. It is a powerful anthem for praying over a community before going out to serve it.
  3. Great Are You Lord – “All the earth will shout Your praise.” This song aligns our hearts with the end goal of missions: the global worship of Jesus. It reminds us that we are pouring out our praise so that others will eventually join in.
  4. Christ Be Magnified – The motivation for missions isn’t guilt; it’s glory. This song declares, “I won’t bow to idols, I’ll stand strong and worship.” It is a commitment to witness to the truth of Christ regardless of the cultural cost.
  5. The Blessing – We cannot give what we do not have. This song is the ultimate benediction to sing over a mission team or the congregation before they leave. It covers them in God’s favor so they can be a blessing to others.
  6. Jesus Messiah – “He became sin who knew no sin.” To be a witness, you must know the message. This song clearly articulates the gospel of substitutionary atonement, reminding the church of the Good News they are sent to share.
  7. O Praise The Name (Anastasis) – This song tells the story we are sent to tell. From the cross to the grave to the sky, it rehearses the narrative of redemption that is the power of God for salvation.

Example Setlists For Sending

Setlist 1 (The Great Commission)

  1. Great Are You Lord – Sets the focus on global praise.
  2. Build My Life – A prayer to be led to the lost.
  3. I Speak Jesus – Ends with active intercession for the city.

Setlist 2 (Witness & Testimony)

  1. Jesus Messiah – Declares the message of the cross.
  2. Christ Be Magnified – Commits to a life of public witness.
  3. The Blessing – Sends the people out with confidence.

How To Use These Songs In Your Church

  • Pray for the nations. During the instrumental of Great Are You Lord, put a map of the world on the screen and have people pray for a specific country where the gospel is restricted.
  • Commission a team. If you are sending a short-term mission team, bring them to the front and have the church sing The Blessing over them with extended hands.
  • Focus on the bridge. The bridge of Build My Life is a prayer request. Encourage your congregation to sing it not just as a melody, but as a sincere invitation for God to interrupt their week with opportunities to love others.

Next Steps

Missions isn’t just a department; it’s the job description of every believer. This Sunday, use Build My Life to help shift your church from being consumers of religious goods to being distributors of God’s love.