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What Is the Mission of the Church?

The church’s mission is to go into all the world and make disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all the things that Jesus commanded.

God wants everyone to know him and experience his love and grace. When we tell people about Jesus, we’re inviting them to join the family of God. When we baptize new believers, they are joined with Jesus in his death and raised to life as new creations. Through these simple acts of trusting Jesus and baptism, the human race is being restored to God’s original design.

Teaching others to obey Jesus’ commandments is teaching them what this new life looks like. In God’s kingdom, we respect the image of God in each person, treating them with kindness and dignity. We love our enemies, give to those in need and we don’t worry because we know that God is the One who provides for us. Our treasure is in heaven with him, where it can never be destroyed.

Jesus wants us to make disciples to help spread the good news of God’s love to all nations and prepare the world for his return when all things will be made new. Take time to consider who in your community needs to hear the good news of the gospel. How can you share it with them?