2013-10-04T14:53:23-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/great+commission/ http://faithgateway.com/it-is-the-message-not-the-messenger/ 2013-10-04T14:53:23-05:00 The kingdom of God is not the realm of grandiose talk; it is a realm of power. — 1 Corinthians 4:20 (The Voice) 1877: William Booth of the Salvation Army commissioned a young man with a colorful heritage to preach on this date: he was a gypsy, born in a tent a few miles north of […] http://faithgateway.com/go-make-disciples/ 2013-10-04T14:49:36-05:00 You are awesome, O God, in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to His people. Praise be to God! — Psalm 68:35 (NIV) Finding refuge is not a concept most of us relate to in the physical sense. We have our comfortable homes and vehicles and the freedom to come and go […] http://faithgateway.com/go-and-make-disciples/ 2013-10-04T14:49:33-05:00 So go and make followers of all people in the world. Baptize them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit — Matthew 28:19–20 (NCV) His Commanding Presence That day up there on the mountain, Jesus assured them of His remarkable power when He said, “All authority in heaven and on […] http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/11253 2013-07-17T07:34:14-05:00 Because mobiles reach everywhere, everyone can be reached. Here's an example of sharing the good news in a 'Creative Access Nation', reported by the Mobile Advance missions resource site... http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-mission/more-of-us-than-ever-6554 2012-02-23T11:04:49-05:00 Exponential growth of souls on this planet is not just some fleeting headline; it is a mandate for the people of God. All of us, each of us, to pray differently, give differently, even plan our future differently. We certainly cannot explain to God "business as usual" because God so loved the world. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/5735 2011-09-27T14:26:59-05:00 The acceleration of worldwide church growth and the Great Commission among increasing numbers of unreached people groups has been remarkable, especially in the last century. http://delveintojesus.com/Devotionals/44/Courage.aspx 2011-03-01T16:13:15-05:00 During a recent trip to India, I learned an important lesson in courage from believers who do not let fear of violence or death deter them from spreading the Good News of Jesus. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/2359 2010-08-16T08:47:53-05:00 IE Day's Open Letter to Mission Agencies connects with Lausanne's growing focus on digital evangelism around the world. http://internetevangelismday.com/mission-leaders.php 2010-08-12T13:28:43-05:00 To mission executives, field leaders, missiologists, magazine editors and missionaries everywhere: We know that your ministry's heart is to share the good news of Jesus Christ. May we draw your attention to the potential of new options that can enhance your mission's objectives: the growing array of digital and Internet evangelism opportunities. http://internetevangelismday.com/bridge-strategy-using.php 2010-08-07T18:14:01-05:00 For non-seekers, there are three keys to outreach: the bridge strategy is a key to evangelism in Japan: offering web-pages on secular interests and Japanese culture or felt needs, and building incarnational relationships. As a beautiful illustratration of these opportunities, here are three examples in (non-web) ministry that were very fruitful for Patrick McElligott, a missionary in Japan, as recounted in his book On Giants’ Shoulders. He is a fluent Japanese speaker and writer. For non-seekers, there are three keys to outreach: the bridge strategy is a key to evangelism in Japan: offering web-pages on secular interests and Japanese culture or felt needs, and building incarnational relationships. As a beautiful illustratration of these opportunities, here are three examples in (non-web) ministry that were very fruitful for Patrick McElligott, a missionary in Japan, as recounted in his book On Giants’ Shoulders. He is a fluent Japanese speaker and writer.