The task of global missions is a daunting task that any individual would feel overwhelmed with. It is equally daunting for an individual church and denomination. We must remember that the church is an organism that grows organically, by supernatural means. I can’t explain how the work of mission is completely accomplished because there is always the God factor that is beyond our knowledge. However, there are some things the church must do to maintain health to be effective in the mission God has given us.
In Act 2, we read about the very first few days the church was in existence. We look at what the early church did in those days as the road map of what the church today should be doing. The early church shared certain practices as the Body of Christ that helped keep them healthy. They also made a commitment to the local church by joining whole church gatherings as well as smaller, more intimate gatherings in people’s homes. That rhythm kept the church healthy so they could be effective in mission to other people and people groups. For us as a church, the command to “Make disciples” means to first lead people to faith in Christ, then continue to help those disciples grow in that discipleship, become more like Christ as they mature and grow so they can effectively witness to others about their faith in Christ.
When the church commits to one another in the rhythms of the Spiritual life, the mission of God becomes sustainable. The mission is too big for any one person, church or denomination, but when we work as a team the mission can be done.