I was visiting an Area C church a little while back. The pastor mentioned to me that the church has a practice of giving 25% of its offerings to missions.
The church is not a "mega-church." The church doesn't sponsor conferences. The church doesn't try to be famous. But it is being bold, faithful, and outreaching. The church is hearing Christ's call and rejoicing in the blessings of being in mission.
I wonder if we have glamorized distractions. What if every church decided that instead of figuring out the "magic bullet" to "get the youth" or increase numbers or fit in with the latest church trends, it simply would determine to give itself away--boldly and radically.
The church I mentioned above gives money to many ministries. It also serves its own community with time and talent. A mission focus develops missional servants. A mission focus sends people out with the greatest news anyone could ever hear: Jesus is Savior. Jesus brings life.
I suspect there are droves of people in churches and in communities waiting for an invitation to bold mission.
What if we walked the talk and took the risk of being sold out for the Great Commission? What if we challenged people to the glorious and high calling of serving Jesus? What if we invited people to participate boldly in mission and ministry?
Missional Worker Training is coming to Area C of the Texas District. The goal is to recruit, train, and send workers into the harvest field.
What might happen if we are determined to give it away? What might the Lord do?
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