The modern emphasis of the Church in the Great Commission has been to "go." However, the central imperative of Matthew 28:18-20 is "make disciples." "Go(ing)" is part of normal life. In other words, when one becomes a believer, he immediately sets forth on a journey called the "Great Commission." So "in going" to school, make disciples. In going to work, make disciples. In going to church, make disciples. In all going, make disciples.
The ultimate challenge in every generation of the church is to "make disciples." While every culture has its obstacles, the imperative remains... win, build and send disciples--disciplined followers of Jesus Christ.
Win, Build and Send is founded in Matthew 28:19-20. Yet, Jesus spoke of this earlier: "Come, follow me and I will make you fishers of men." (Matthew 4:19) As Youth leaders, our call is to win, build and send.
An exerpt from the National Youth Office.
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