Church Partnerships
Support the Mission.
A Marked and Sent church partnership connects your congregation to a mission beyond the walls of your church.
By hosting a Mission Outpost in your lobby, you are equipping believers to carry the truth of Jesus Christ into everyday life.
The Mission Outpost
A witness tool, not a retail fixture.
The Mission Outpost is not a merchandise opportunity. It is a missional instrument: a carefully curated display of Scripture-rooted apparel designed to equip your congregation and reach the world around them.
The outpost is a custom-fabricated, handcrafted all wood display. It contains a curated selection of premium apparel featuring stylized Scripture verses, along with physical size samples so congregation members can find their fit before ordering.
→ Learn how verses are chosenWhat We Provide
Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.
- A handcrafted all wood Mission Outpost display
- A curated selection of Scripture-rooted apparel and size samples
- Full setup and regular refresh visits
- Complete order fulfillment with every order shipped directly to the buyer
- A dedicated point of contact for any questions or concerns
- Custom apparel for church events and special occasions, available upon request*
*A separate, made-to-order service, priced individually and not included in the standard no-cost Mission Outpost partnership.
What We Ask
A small space.
Nothing more.
- A visible, accessible location in your lobby or common area
- Notify us if the outpost needs attention or the location changes
- Uphold the missional intent of the partnership. This is a witness tool, not a retail fixture.
No cost to your church.
No staff time or administration.
No inventory or logistics.
No long-term obligation.
Common Questions
Partnership Evaluation
Questions we hear most often from church leaders considering this program.
We answer them directly and without ambiguity.
The Mission Outpost requires a footprint of approximately 6' wide × 10' tall × 24" deep, similar to a freestanding bookcase. It is designed to fit naturally in a lobby or common area without disrupting existing space.
Yes. Each shelf is lit with an LED strip to highlight the apparel on display, which requires access to a standard electrical outlet nearby. If your preferred location does not have one close by, let us know and we can talk through options together.
The Mission Outpost is intentionally designed to avoid a retail appearance. It is a handcrafted wood display built to resemble quality furniture, not a store fixture. Scripture is central in both placement and presentation, and nothing about the design is intended to function as commercial signage or promotion.
It is designed to belong in a church environment, not a retail environment.
No. The Mission Outpost, display, apparel samples, signage, landing page, setup, and ongoing support are all provided at no cost. There is no revenue share, no required promotion, and no long-term obligation. The only requirement is a small space in your lobby or common area.
No. This is not a revenue-sharing or fundraising program. The church is not involved in sales, transactions, or financial processing in any way. All ordering and fulfillment is handled directly through Marked and Sent.
This program is designed as a missional tool, not a financial one.
That is exactly the right step, and we fully expect it. We are happy to provide anything needed for that conversation, including a one-page overview, sample materials, or a direct discussion with your leadership team.
Engagement varies by congregation. Some members connect immediately, while others may never interact with it directly. Both outcomes are expected, and neither affects the value of the presence in your church.
We monitor engagement over time, and if the Mission Outpost is not serving your congregation well, we will remove it without requiring any administrative process from your team.
Every verse is evaluated against a defined selection framework before it is used on any garment. Verses are not chosen for familiarity or aesthetic preference, but for their ability to create meaningful engagement with Scripture and support Gospel conversations.
The World English Bible (WEB). It is a modern English translation of the Bible derived primarily from the 1901 American Standard Version (ASV), with updates to modern English and consultation of Hebrew and Greek source texts during revision work. The translation project was completed around 2020. The WEB is released into the public domain, allowing it to be freely copied, shared, published, and distributed without copyright licensing requirements.
Yes. Churches may request specific verses for consideration. All requests are evaluated against the same selection framework used for every garment. If a verse meets the criteria, we will design and produce it for your church.
For planned sermon series, we can also align designs in advance where appropriate.
We work with vetted printing providers that use a process called DTG (direct-to-garment) printing, where ink is printed directly onto the fibers of the fabric rather than placed on top of it with screens or transfers. The design becomes part of the shirt, so you feel the softness of the fabric, not the print.
We chose DTG because it produces vibrant, detailed prints without the texture or stiffness sometimes associated with other methods, and it allows us to print with no minimum order requirements. This means we can stay responsive to demand and keep our apparel selection current without overproducing inventory.
Yes. We regularly refresh the Outpost with new designs and apparel options. The church landing page will always offer a broader selection than what is physically displayed, and updates can be adjusted based on congregational needs.
Yes. We offer a broader range of apparel beyond what is displayed in the Mission Outpost. Other items including hats, polos, hoodies, and jackets go through a quality and standards review before being made available.
Contact us about your special needs and we will prepare options for your leadership team to review.
Yes. Custom orders are available for churches in the Mission Outpost program. We work with a range of apparel options to fit different budgets, and these are produced without Marked and Sent branding since they are made specifically for your event. This includes embroidery for items that call for something more elevated, such as leadership gifts or your church's logo on hats, polos, hoodies, jackets, or bags and totes for staff and volunteers.
Contact us about your special needs and we will prepare options for your leadership team to review.
Yes. Apparel is available through markedandsent.com. However, we do not actively market or promote outside of church partnerships. The Mission Outpost is the primary expression of the brand and the center of our mission.
Next Step
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If the vision and convictions align with your church, we would be honored to place a Mission Outpost in your space.
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