Missions: Participating in the Great Commission Right Where We Are

Fifty kids listening to a missionary in a darkened room with the hum of a slide projector (not the PowerPoint kind) in the background, was part of my church camp experience. Exotic and challenging, my memories of their missionary stories shaped my thoughts and feelings about fulfilling The Great Commission.

And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20)

Since my church camp days, God has expanded my understanding of missions and missionaries. You see, Jesus’ command is for all believers, not just the pious, adventurous and multi-lingual. So, what does it look like when we participate in The Great Commission right where we are?

This March is “Missions Month” at Do Not Depart. Each contributing writer will share about an organization she serves or supports from her corner of the world. Some of the organizations we will highlight directly share the gospel by proclamation and discipleship. Some organizations we will showcase create pathways to the gospel through caring provision and relationshipbuilding. You will read about large, global organizations and small, local ones. You will see the variety of ways our Do Not Depart contributors participate in and serve these organizations. It is my hope and prayer that you learn something new, think a fresh thought, and are inspired to join in the Great Commission right where you are.