For those of us that call ourselves Christians, Jesus left us an incredible challenge. It is known as the Great Commission and can be found clearly stated in all four Gospels as well as the book of Acts. Simply stated it is to tell the whole world the Good News of Jesus Christ. Practically speaking, in our world today there are over seven billion people and it is MY responsibility to share the love of Christ with each one (and it is YOUR responsibility too). This is a huge problem because that is an impossible challenge for me to do alone!

So in order for me to fulfill my responsibility of the Great Commission I must partner with others. The Apostle Paul said it well to the church in Philippi, “… for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard until now” (Philippians 1:5).

The key is that I do the things that I can do and others can’t and I help others do the things that I cannot do. What is it that I cannot do? I cannot be in all places around the world. But I can partner with others who are willing to go. These individuals and families are often called missionaries.

So how can I partner with them? There are at least four ways. First. I must commit myself to praying for them (Ephesians 6:19-20 & Colossians 4:3). Second, I must commit myself to giving financially so they can go (2 Corinthians 8:3, 7, 12). Third, I must commit myself to communicating with them (Acts 15:22-31). Finally, I must commit myself to doing my part in my own personal community (Acts 1:8).