It’s been said that the Church is like a football game where 50,000 people who desperately need exercise are watching 22 people who are in desperate need of rest.

The tired old 80/20 “rule” is used and abused to anecdotally say that 80% of the work is done by 20% of the church. I don’t believe this “rule” and I think we’re headed in the right direction.

The heart of the matter is the Great Commission and Great Commandments:

“Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go, therefore, and make disciples ^B)”>of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” - Mt. 28:18-20 CSB

“He said to him, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and most important commandment. The second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets depend on these two commandments.” – Mt. 22:37-40 CSB^E)”>

We don’t see “read about it,” “talk about it,” “watch videos about it,” “think about it,” or even the all popular, “pray about it.” I find three things: Go make disciples, Love God, Love People.

So my question is: If you’re like me and you’re tired of talking about missions – let’s start doing missions!

You don’t need to wait for a board, a church, or a pastor to send you – be sent today! “Here am I, send me!”

How about we start reaching the people-groups that surround us every-day: The yuppie, the loner, the red-neck, the artist, the loud neighbor, the rude cashier, your overprotective momma, the waiter that dropped your sandwich, etc.

They all have needs – we can meet them.