Our Compulsion

Right now the world population is nearly 6.3 billion people and recent studies show that approximately 2/3 of these people have no relationship with Jesus Christ.  That means nearly 4 billion people in our world are set to enter a Christ-less eternity when they die.  In America alone recent studies indicate that 195 million people are unchurched (3rd largest nation in the world) and 2.5 million of those people will die this year.  

Researchers tell us that if a young child does not accept Christ by the age of 13 his chances of ever responding are significantly diminished.  Even more startling may be the fact that last year half of all American churches did not have one new member through conversion.  Despite outward appearances, right now North America is the only continent in the world where Christianity is not growing.  There are almost twice as many churches closing every year as those being planted.

These difficulties are proliferated by several churches and ministries that focus their attention on how to maintain their own institutions and organizations rather than centering on the mission and power found in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  The Church is losing its place of influence in the world because it has stopped centering on its mission to seek and save those who are lost and has found other ways to act busy.

The greatest tragedy is that even people who call themselves Christians have not been effectively trained or challenged to share the Gospel or multiply disciples.  Studies show that most believers in America will die without ever telling someone about Jesus Christ.  Worse yet, is that many well meaning people are often sidetracked with selfish personal ambition, an apathy towards lost people, and a lack of motivation and passion to live out the mission of Jesus Christ. 

Something significant must be done in order to reach people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, stimulate spiritual renewal in the heart of every believer, and effectively train people to share Him with others.