“What an honor it is to participate in any part of delivering the greatest hope of all mankind: the good news of Jesus Christ. Whether you are privileged to go, to give or to pray for the spiritual harvest, there is no higher calling.”
Having seen firsthand how the Church is growing by the thousands in India, where it is commonplace for persons to be tortured or even killed for their faith, Mary Ann Bishop has a fire in her heart for those on the frontlines. She’s written this book as a resource for pastors, missionaries, and leaders breaking ground in places of the world where there still is no exposure to Christianity.
What does that mean for you? Every one of us has a role to play, but unfortunately, many churches do not actively equip their members to have a relationship with God through which that role becomes clear. Mary Ann outlines the Bible’s description of what the Church was when it began, which is exactly what it should be today. She provides the basic elements every church body needs to be healthy, growing, and transforming the way the Lord Jesus Christ intended.
He is the head and we are the parts—that will mean different things for different individuals and congregations, but when we follow God’s calling and instructions as set forth in His word, it all comes together. The armies of the Most High who fight righteous battles and give their lives to build the Kingdom of God will be beautiful in His sight, exactly as was revealed to John. Calling all builders—the time is now!