I came across a quote from a pastor named J.D. Greear recently that powerfully gripped me: “Those who care about the future of the Great Commission will devote themselves to multiplying and sending, not gathering and counting.”
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Jesus was the greatest leader who ever lived. He inspired multitudes with His teaching. He performed miracles before thousands. Yet, for all of His interaction with large numbers of people, His primary investment was with a small group of individuals.
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Jesus’ strategy for expanding the Kingdom is seen in His parting words. “As you are going, make disciples!” Most of us are quite familiar with this text and take the mandate seriously.
The challenge we face, however, is not in knowing the Great Commission but in putting it into practice. How do you create a disciple-making culture in your church? Do you preach a sermon series? Do you offer a week-end seminar? Do you provide a 12-week “fill in the blank” curriculum?
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Okay, you are a pastor. That’s your title. But what is your job?
My guess is that you were given an official job description when you were hired. It details what the expectations are of you and to whom you are responsible. But, at the end of the day…in a sentence…what are you supposed to be doing? What you are you to be about?
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