August 10th, 2026
by Micah Bosworth
by Micah Bosworth
Jesus never intended for His followers to keep the gospel to themselves!
The moment we place our faith in Christ, we become recipients of the greatest news the world has ever heard. But we also become ambassadors of that message, called to make Christ known wherever He has placed us.
Our sixth core value is this: We Live On Mission.
Matthew 28:18–20
“And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.”
Acts 1:8
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
When Jesus gave the Great Commission, He wasn't speaking only to pastors, missionaries, or church leaders. He was giving every follower of Christ a purpose that would shape the rest of their lives.
Every believer has been sent! That means the mission of God shouldn't be confined to church services, ministry programs, or overseas mission trips. It is lived out every day, in our homes, workplaces, schools, neighborhoods, and communities. The mission isn't something we participate in from time to time. It ought to be a way of life.
The moment we place our faith in Christ, we become recipients of the greatest news the world has ever heard. But we also become ambassadors of that message, called to make Christ known wherever He has placed us.
Our sixth core value is this: We Live On Mission.
Matthew 28:18–20
“And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.”
Acts 1:8
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
When Jesus gave the Great Commission, He wasn't speaking only to pastors, missionaries, or church leaders. He was giving every follower of Christ a purpose that would shape the rest of their lives.
Every believer has been sent! That means the mission of God shouldn't be confined to church services, ministry programs, or overseas mission trips. It is lived out every day, in our homes, workplaces, schools, neighborhoods, and communities. The mission isn't something we participate in from time to time. It ought to be a way of life.
The Gospel is Meant to be Shared
The gospel is the greatest gift we have ever received! It tells us that God, in His love, sent His Son to rescue sinners through His life, death, and resurrection. Through faith in Christ, anyone can be forgiven, reconciled to God, and given eternal life.
Good news like that was never intended to stop with us. Throughout the New Testament, those whose lives were transformed by Jesus naturally wanted others to know Him as well. Whether it was Andrew bringing Peter to Jesus, the Samaritan woman telling her village, or the early church boldly proclaiming Christ, the pattern remained the same: people who encountered Jesus couldn't help but tell others about Him (see John 1:40–42; John 4:28–30, 39–42; Acts 4:18–20).
We don't share the gospel because we're trying to win arguments or fulfill a religious obligation. We share it because we love people, and because there is no greater hope we can offer than Jesus Christ.
Good news like that was never intended to stop with us. Throughout the New Testament, those whose lives were transformed by Jesus naturally wanted others to know Him as well. Whether it was Andrew bringing Peter to Jesus, the Samaritan woman telling her village, or the early church boldly proclaiming Christ, the pattern remained the same: people who encountered Jesus couldn't help but tell others about Him (see John 1:40–42; John 4:28–30, 39–42; Acts 4:18–20).
We don't share the gospel because we're trying to win arguments or fulfill a religious obligation. We share it because we love people, and because there is no greater hope we can offer than Jesus Christ.
Every Believer is a Missionary
When many people hear the word missionary, they immediately think of someone serving in another country. While God certainly calls some people to that work, the New Testament presents every believer as someone who has been sent.
God has intentionally placed each of us in unique relationships and circumstances. Our family, workplace, school. neighborhood, hobbies, and friendships. None of those are accidents! God has entrusted us with opportunities to reflect Christ and speak about Him to people who may never step inside a church building.
2 Corinthians 5:18–20
“Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.”
Matthew 5:13–16
“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Living on mission means recognizing that wherever God has placed us, He has also given us an opportunity to represent Him.
God has intentionally placed each of us in unique relationships and circumstances. Our family, workplace, school. neighborhood, hobbies, and friendships. None of those are accidents! God has entrusted us with opportunities to reflect Christ and speak about Him to people who may never step inside a church building.
2 Corinthians 5:18–20
“Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.”
Matthew 5:13–16
“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Living on mission means recognizing that wherever God has placed us, He has also given us an opportunity to represent Him.
We Steward What God Has Given Us
Living on mission goes beyond our words. Or at least it should! Living on mission is about faithfully using everything God has entrusted to us for His purposes. Our time. Our abilities. Our finances. Our influence. Our homes. Our careers. Our spiritual gifts. Everything we have ultimately belongs to God.
He has entrusted these things to us not simply for our own comfort, but so that they might be used to advance His kingdom and serve others. (See Matthew 25:14–30 and Luke 16:1-13)
1 Peter 4:10–11
“As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.”
Every act of generosity, every opportunity to serve, every conversation about Christ, and every investment in God's kingdom becomes another way we participate in His mission.
He has entrusted these things to us not simply for our own comfort, but so that they might be used to advance His kingdom and serve others. (See Matthew 25:14–30 and Luke 16:1-13)
1 Peter 4:10–11
“As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.”
Every act of generosity, every opportunity to serve, every conversation about Christ, and every investment in God's kingdom becomes another way we participate in His mission.
Our Mission Begins Here, and Reaches Beyond
Jesus called His followers to be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Acts 1:8
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
That pattern still guides the church today. Our mission begins where God has placed us. We want to faithfully love and serve our neighbors. We want to reach our community with the hope of the gospel. We want to strengthen churches, support missionaries, and see the good news of Jesus carried to the nations.
And the question isn't whether God has called His church to mission. We're called and commissioned! The question is whether we are faithfully living where He has already sent us.
Acts 1:8
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
That pattern still guides the church today. Our mission begins where God has placed us. We want to faithfully love and serve our neighbors. We want to reach our community with the hope of the gospel. We want to strengthen churches, support missionaries, and see the good news of Jesus carried to the nations.
And the question isn't whether God has called His church to mission. We're called and commissioned! The question is whether we are faithfully living where He has already sent us.
We Live On Mission
Following Jesus means embracing His mission. Every believer has been called to make disciples. Every believer has been entrusted with gifts and opportunities. Every believer has people in their life who need the hope found in Christ.
This is why we say, "We Live On Mission."
The gospel is meant to be shared! We intentionally steward our lives, gifts, and resources to reach our neighbors, our city, and beyond with the message of Jesus.
This is why we say, "We Live On Mission."
The gospel is meant to be shared! We intentionally steward our lives, gifts, and resources to reach our neighbors, our city, and beyond with the message of Jesus.
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Posted in Core Values, Evangelism, Mission, Stewardship, Discipleship, Christian Living
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