Help! I’m a foreigner in my own country!
Perhaps you have a neighbor who is from another country. They speak a different language with their children, wear different clothing, observe different customs, and follow a different religion. What is your reaction?
Are you prepared to be a missionary and talk to them? Let me challenge you to purposely equip yourself to engage in the cause of world evangelism starting right here, right now!
Introducing God to a Biblically Illiterate World
A recent survey by Barna Research Group determined that only 4% of Americans have a Biblical worldview! Even more stunning is that they reported that only 9% of born again believers in America have a Biblical worldview! We have a generation of souls living now who have absolutely no foundation on which to place their faith. I have realized this to be true as I have witnessed to my neighbors and they have little understanding of the most basic Bible stories. Is it any wonder why so many in our country are lost and living without God?
The 4th Quarter of World Evangelism
When Jesus gave his disciples the Great Command to “Go preach the gospel to every creature”, the time clock of world missions began ticking. Since that time, dedicated Christians have travelled, preached, discipled believers, organized churches, and reproduced the process. Bible translation has occurred in numerous languages, and thousands of martyrs have shed their blood for the cause of Christ. But with all the triumphs and blessings from the past to the present, we still have the most important work ahead of us.
In any sporting event, players must be unified and disciplined to fulfill the vision of the coaching staff. Everyone, from the starters to the substitutes, must fulfill their role throughout the duration of the game. As important as it is to score throughout the first three quarters, it is critical that the team stays focused until the end of the fourth quarter. To let up in the end due to fatigue or mere laziness will undermine the cause of victory.
Why should I take a Mission Trip?
Have you ever visited another country? According to a Pew Research survey, 76% of Americans have travelled internationally. But according to Barna research, only 11% of all churchgoers have been on a short-term mission trip. The good news is that 23% of evangelical Christians have reportedly been on a mission trip.
Perhaps, you have never considered going abroad for a week or month to serve alongside a foreign missionary. I want to share some reasons why you should prayerfully get out a map and start dusting off your suitcase.
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