Equipped and empowered by the Holy Spirit,1 Seventh-day Adventist members and church entities are engaged in personal and public proclamation of the “eternal gospel . . . to every nation, tribe, language, and people” (Rev. 14:6). The Great Commission to make disciples2 requires creative and modern means while remaining true to Christ’s incarnational3 and wholistic approach to mission.4 Christ mingled, showed sympathy, ministered to needs, won confidence, then invited people to follow Him.5 The goal is to take a genuine interest in people, leading them to Christ and inviting them to unite with the Seventh-day Adventist Church as disciples of Christ who make disciples.
MEASURABLE GOALS:
Significant increases in:
The number of church members sharing the gospel and making disciples
The work of spiritual nurture and evangelistic training after baptism so that new believers become part of Total Member Involvement in the mission of Christ
New groups of Seventh-day Adventist believers worldwide, particularly in urban areas, in the 10/40 Window, and among Post-Christians
Mission by young people and to young people
Mission engagement by all church entities through promoting wholistic health, humanitarian care, education, and outreach to displaced persons
The use of traditional and new media to proclaim the Three Angels’ Messages and connect people to Adventist worshiping groups
1 Cor. 12:4-27; Eph. 4:11-12
Matt. 28:18-20
John 1:14, Phil. 2:5-16
Matt. 9:35-38
Ellen G. White, Ministry of Healing, p. 73
