God means to fulfill the Great Commission through local churches. How did the apostles and the churches of the New Testament obey the Great Commission? By gathering Christians together in churches. The church is God’s plan for evangelism, discipleship, and the Great Commission. This connection between the Great Commission and the church dramatically impacts how both leaders and members should think about their work of making disciples. We do it together.

In recent decades global missions have been revolutionized by such movements as microenterprise development efforts and tentmaking professionals working in restricted access countries. But little has yet been said about the new missions opportunities created by today's globalized economy. Nor has much been documented about the role that corporations and businesses can have in the missionary enterprise. Economist Steve Rundle and missiologist Tom Steffen offer a new paradigm for the convergence of business and missions--the Great Commission Company. These companies intentionally create businesses in strategic locations, pursuing profits while remaining unabashedly Christian in their purpose. By establishing authentic businesses that employ local workers among the least-reached peoples of the world, they contribute to the economic health of the immediate community and also provide avenues for both physical and spiritual ministry. Based on a five-year study of groundbreaking enterprises like Pura Vida Coffee, this book offers keen analysis of the principles and practices of these companies. In an era where multinational corporations have global influence and impact, the Great Commission Company opens up new possibilities for missions-minded entrepreneurs and businesspeople who want to change the world to the glory of God.

Ron and June Travis have been working in the trenches of Baptist life for the past forty-five years: With their own family. Team teaching and conducting seminars for adolescents, newlyweds, budgeting, and finance. Serving as a Deacon. Working on committees for Personnel, Finance, or Long-Range Planning. Serving as a leader and then Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 266 in Gardendale, Alabama. Ron is now writing about their experiences, and his career, which have been based on honor, honesty, and integrity in following the constitution, bylaws, rules, and stated intentions of each organization they have been a part of. This Book is written to share Rons beliefs about the Cooperative Program and each individuals responsibilities as we come together to rule autonomous local Baptist churches and cooperate with other like-minded congregations to accomplish the Great Commission and the mandate found in Acts 1.

Evangelism is heavily associated with announcing and proclaiming the gospel. Both Western evangelical and Eastern Orthodox Christians have—for the most part—favored this view of evangelism. In The Neglected Great Commission, author Rev. Dr. Gabriel O. Akinbode describes what evangelism means and further discusses the Great Commission that Jesus Christ gave to his disciples, to go into the world and make disciples of all nations. Strengthening the faith of Christians, Akinbode offers a host of information on spiritual awakening. He: • traces a brief history of the commission from the beginning and how it was passed from generation to generation; • identifies the essentials of evangelism; • delves into the scriptural pattern of evangelism and divides it into two parts, namely mass evangelism and personal evangelism; • reveals the urgent need to reach the young people with the gospel that the harvest is plentiful, the laborers are few, and time is short; • describes how the Great Commission was neglected; • lifts up the benefits that can be achieved through obedience to the Great Commission; and • advocates for all believers to rise up and embrace the Great Commission. The Neglected Great Commission communicates that the power of Jesus is available to save, heal, deliver, and use you for God’s glory. There is a reward in serving the Lord.

For the first time, The Challenge to Great Commission Obedience gathers the greatest missionary-inspiring messages from International Mission Board president Jerry Rankin. Originally spoken through the years to men and women heading abroad to do the Lord’s work, these commissioning words stand the test of time and ring true to all believers wherever they are today.With deep conviction, Rankin passionately shares the purpose, the power, and the promise of the Great Commission. Pointing always to Jesus as the light of the world, we are reminded of our blessed call to carry that light everywhere from the Americas to Zimbabwe and all points in between, to everyone in need of a Savior whose love and mercy are everlasting.Every believer hears the call; this enthusiastic book will bring great clarity and understanding to how we proceed in our answering of it.

It is my role to announce the times and to aid those of you interested, willing to listen and to seek it out for yourself that this is the era which all of the prophets and apostles wrote about. We are to recognize the signs and the seasons, called to serve one another in bringing forth the grand awakening as most will be swept away in the strong delusion. We are here for a higher purpose, there is reason unknown to most to the meaning of life and this incarnation. It is that remembrance that I am hoping to bring you to awareness.

Christ's Faithfulness for Our Fruitfulness Amid life’s constant change and uncertainty, the call to serve in the Great Commission can often feel overwhelming and isolating. How can one maintain steadfastness and joy through the pressures and obscurities of such a calling? The answer is found not in the strength of our own efforts but in a deep, transformative truth often overlooked due to its simplicity: life in Christ. In Great Commission Spirituality, E. D. Burns skillfully unfolds the peace-giving assurance of our union with Christ. This weighty truth provides not only the foundation but also the force behind our endeavors, allowing us to labor with confidence even in barren fields. By emphasizing that Christ lives in and works through us, Burns reassures readers that true fruitfulness in ministry comes from abiding in Christ, who orchestrates our work by his Word and perfect timing. This resource offers a robust theological framework paired with practical applications. This book encourages any layperson, church leader, or missionary burdened by their vocation and calling to rediscover the joy of serving in reliance on Christ. Whatever your season of life or place of service, may this renew your vision and strengthen your soul with the unchanging truth of Christ’s life within you.

"You shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." --Acts 1:8, nkjv You don't have to be a globe-trotting evangelist to tell others about Jesus. We all have neighbors who need Him. That's why Jesus told His disciples to make Jerusalem--their own neighborhood--the starting point for spreading His gospel. A great way to do that is with visitation: by just dropping by to visit or get to know your neighbors. Dr. Amoakoh Gyasi-Agyei digs deep into this unique topic, showing why visitation is an effective evangelism tool and a foolproof demonstration of God's love. He shows you how to explore God's Word with your neighbors, disciple new believers, and motivate others to join you in the adventure of neighborhood evangelism. His detailed guidebook offers practical instruction that makes it an excellent resource you will want to have with you when you're witnessing.