Leaders: The Mission

For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ website.ExcerptYou are listening to just part of a book on evangelism. It's called Till the Nets are Full (formerly Shining Like Stars). This podcast is an adaptation of chapter 2, "The Mission." This may be found in Part I of the book, "Light of the World."Important note: When it comes to true Christians, we must distinguish mission and purpose.Our purpose is to know God, to enter into and enjoy an eternal relationship with Him. We are to love him with all our heart (Deuteronomy 6:5; Matthew 22:37). Purpose should not be confused with mission. (When this happens, the confusion will distort our spiritual lives.)Our mission is to bring God to the world: to serve the poor (Matthew 25) and to preach the word (Matthew 28). As someone once put it, we may be the only Jesus people will ever meet; the only Bible people ever read (2 Corinthians 2:14).If you were moved by this podcast...... may I suggest you read the entire book from which it has been taken, Till the Nets are Full (formerly Shining Like Stars).. This challenging yet practical volume contains over 60 studies for individuals and groups, along with loads of evangelistic direction so that your ministry may flourish.Also, please listen to the 2-podcast series Evangelism in the Early Church, 30-200 AD.