10 HOPES FOR FULFILLING THE GREAT COMMISSION

As I observe the global landscape, here are some encouraging things I see happening that point towards the fulfilling of the Great Commission.

10 HOPES FOR FULFILLING THE GREAT COMMISSION
(in no particular order)

1. Growth of evangelical Christians worldwide
- The growth is outpacing population growth and all other religions. Charismatic and Pentecostal growth within the evangelical sector is the largest worldwide.

2. New “Apostolic Leadership”
-In developing nations, there are incredible new leaders who lead networks of churches. Also -I’m seeing the international ownership of the Great Commission by Believers worldwide.

3. Documenting and Targeting of Unreached Peoples
-Like never before we have intelligent research and strategy towards reaching those (people groups) who have never heard.

4. China’s Church and Missions Movement
-60 years ago there were between 1-4 million Believers in China. Today there are approx. 100 million, under which an estimated 1 million missionaries are in training.

5. India’s Church Growth
-In the past 20 years the % of Believers has increased from 2% to about 8%. That is substantial growth!

6. Thousands of Muslims coming to Christ and the instability of Islam

7. Use of Christian Media
-Jesus Film; Satellite TV; Web; Christian Movies

8. Second Student Volunteer Movement
-More than ever number of age 13-30 short term and long term missionaries.

9. Marketplace Missions
-The role of business and commerce in Kingdom advancement, evangelism, infrastructure of nations, generating resources, etc.

10. Ministry of Women
-Oppressed women around the world who have no voice will be receptive to women who come to share the love of God.