Matthew 28:19-20
“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.”
John 15:12
“This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”
A Troubling Question: Where is the Burden for the Lost?
These questions often cross my mind. How come most professing Christians don’t even appear to be bothered or hurt when considering the millions that are dying without Christ every day, every hour, every minute?
How is it possible for people to walk out of a church service and immediately switch on secular FM music in their cars and drive away with a smile, commenting, “What a great service that was!” — and yet show no reverence or gratitude for such a great salvation?
How is it possible for someone to experience the forgiveness and liberating power of our Lord and then be so caught up with self-centeredness? How can someone taste the goodness of God and not long for others to experience the same?
Has the Church Lost Its Passion?
Yes, it is possible — and it happens because of our pride and our failure to recognize the true depths of our sinfulness. When you truly see how far you had fallen, it makes your heart cry out to the Lord for mercy. And when He answers that cry with grace, you begin to understand that His grace is not just a comfort — it is power. It is the mighty power to set you free from the bondage of sin.
This experience doesn’t just humble you. It transforms you. It fills you with a supernatural love for the lost — a burden to see them experience the same freedom you now have. Your heart begins to break for what breaks His.
Instead, today’s most common prayers seem to be: “Bless me, Lord. Prosper me, Lord. Heal me, Lord. Keep me happy, Lord.” All while countless others suffer in silence — in pain, poverty, abuse, addiction, and hopelessness. Could it be that the modern church is to blame?
Has the Church Forgotten Her Mission?
Could it be that we’ve mistaken entertainment for edification? That we’ve traded true disciple-making for crowd-gathering? That we’ve settled for bigger stages instead of deeper hearts?
Maybe the church has become more focused on filling up seats, growing in size, organizing programs and seminars — all carefully crafted to maintain people’s interest in the church — while the world continues to die without hope.
The result? We’ve lost sight of Jesus’ core command:
“Go into all the world and preach the good news.”
The True Measure of Church Growth
The world equates church growth with church size. But God measures growth by the number of disciples — not attendees.
Jesus never said, “Go and fill buildings with believers.” He said, “Go and make disciples.”
Sadly, most professing Christians have not yet become true disciples of Christ.
(Luke 14:26, 27 & 33 defines the cost of true discipleship — it’s costly because grace isn’t cheap.)
When you understand the depth of your unworthiness before a holy God, and when you grasp the value of what Jesus has done for you, you’ll know: He is that pearl of great price, worth selling everything for. You’ll know He is worthy of your all.
Why Disciples Reproduce
A believer merely attending church doesn’t bring about kingdom growth.
Only true disciples do.
Disciples reproduce. Disciples share. Disciples weep for the lost. Disciples give. Disciples go.
Disciples see a world that is hurting, and they know they carry the only message that can bring healing.
Going into the World Will Cost You Something
When you go into all the world to obey the Great Commission, Jesus warned it would come with a price: persecution, suffering, rejection. But He also promised His presence.
It takes courage. It takes boldness. It takes being dead to self and fully alive in Christ.
Disciples who engage in real evangelism aren’t distracted by the world’s glitter. They’re not chasing fame or applause. They’re intimately acquainted with Jesus, and His burden becomes their burden. They don’t live for this world. Their eyes are fixed on eternity.
And yet, they may never preach to stadiums. They may never be on a stage.
But they live each day compelled by love — love for a dying world, for the rejected, the addicted, the hurting, the unseen.
A Disciple’s Example: Quiet but Powerful
Picture a woman who is never on a platform, but every week, she visits a struggling single mother with groceries, prayer, and love.
Imagine a young man who spends his weekends mentoring a teen from a broken home, patiently leading him to Christ.
Neither of these disciples is “famous.” But in heaven’s eyes, they are fulfilling the Great Commission.
Evangelism Through Disciple-Making: A 3-Step Model
1. Reach & Win – Mark 1:38, Mark 16:15
Preach the gospel message. Proclaim salvation through the cross of Christ.
The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation (Romans 1:16).
2. Equip & Build – Matthew 28:19, Ephesians 4:12
Make disciples. Teach them to obey all that Jesus commanded.
Mentor them. Help them grow in the Word. Walk with them.
3. Send & Plant – Acts 14:21–23
Mature disciples must be sent out to repeat the process: Reach, Equip, Send.
Church growth isn’t about adding — it’s about multiplying.
The Promise Still Stands
The latter part of the Great Commission is not a footnote — it’s a divine promise:
“And I am with you always, even till the end of the age.”
This promise is not for spectators — it’s for participants.
It’s for those who go.
Those who give.
Those who pray.
Those who obey.
The command to go into all the world isn’t just for missionaries. It’s for you. It’s for me.
It’s for every follower of Jesus who understands the eternal stakes and the urgency of the hour.
So, where do you begin?
Start with one person. Start with one prayer. Start with one act of obedience.
Jesus is with you. The world is waiting. Go.
But before venturing out in enthusiasm, ensure you yourself are strong in the knowledge of the Word of God and have an intimate relationship with the Lord Jesus.
The following pages are on this site to help you get to know the Word of God better and encourage you to start studying God’s Word for yourself.