MARK16:15-

16He said to them, “Go into all theworld and preach the Gospel toall creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.”

As the Father has sent me,So send I you.

THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH

(Matt. 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-16;

2 Tim. 2:2; Acts 1:1-11)

The Plan

GO!• A command, not a

suggestion •Not the way most

churches operate•Follow the example of

Christ

MAKE DISCIPLES•

Not just converts• What is a

disciple?

How to Make Disciples

• Baptize those who respond in faith

• Teach them to obey Christ’s commands

• Teach them to be evangelists and disciplers

The Scope of the Plan

REACH ALL THE NATIONS

Especially those who are not yet reached

How can we accept and

do this?•We must be convinced that Christ is

alive. •We must be focused on the right task

•We must be reminded of the importance of our task

•We must be directed by the Holy Spirit

1. Do you believe Jesus is alive?

2. Are you focused on the right task?

3. Are you convinced of its importance?

4. Are you seeking God’s direction?

Jesus commands us

to GO!

Will YOU?