As Christ-followers anticipate the second coming of Jesus, more than 2 billion people around the world still have not heard of his first coming. Today alone, approximately 70,000 people will die without having ever heard a credible gospel presentation.

Those aren’t just sobering statistics; they are tragic. But they can be overcome. And you and your church can play a role in giving everyone everywhere an opportunity to begin a life-changing, ever-growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

The Apostle Paul wrote in his letter to the Ephesians, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10) . God has designed a role for you and your church to help fulfill the Great Commission. And as you do so, he will transform you from the inside out.

All across America, churches are rediscovering their Father’s heart for the nations. As they do, they come alive — not only in their overseas efforts but at home, too. God is using them to make a gospel impact in their Jerusalem (here), Judea and Samaria (near) and even in the most remote parts of the earth (far).

This guide will give you a glimpse into how your church can discover its unique calling and participate in accomplishing God’s mission, not just in your community but also around the world. We are asking God for a gospel movement among every least-reached people group — in our generation. This giant task can only be accomplished if God is in it and through partnerships with churches like yours. Together, we can help take the gospel’s light into the world’s darkest places so people of every tongue, tribe and nation can meet, know and follow Jesus.