What the church needs to evangelize the world

30 January, 2011

Many have analysed and came up with strategies to reach the world for Christ. Much has been said and much more needs to be done.

What does the church need to fulfil the Great Commission?

Call it idealism, call it naivety, call it dreaming – but the church needs it. The church needs insight and foresight; lens that enable us to see ‘what could be’. The church needs dreamers.

But dreamers must become thinkers, planners and workers. Visionaries must become Pathfinders. The church must be willing to think through things, pray through challenges and explore ways to realize the vision.

Yet pathfinders without perseverance will not get the job done. We are bound to encounter opposition in doing God’s work. Take heart – the Bible tells us that God’s work thrives on opposition. As a church, we must be resilient to take setbacks, overcome fatigue and discouragement.

Finally, the church needs discipline. Discipline will be the mortar that keeps us focused on the task ahead. We need a church of authentic, lifelong committed disciples who are disciplined in seeking the Lord’s grace and power. Discipline in the Lord’s purpose and His Presence will enable us to stay committed to global mission.

As a church, we commit ourselves to ‘empowering mission to the Dalits and beyond’ knowing full well that we are in total partnership with God and He will do it.