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					<description><![CDATA[by Steve Cordle, Executive Director, The River Network International (trni.org) A colleague of mine recently traveled to a closed country where sharing the Gospel is forbidden. The believers she met there appreciated her presence and asked her to thank the believers in the United States for praying for them. My colleague did not have the [&#8230;]<div style="clear:both;padding-top:0.2em;"><a title="Like on Facebook" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/953940644/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/fblike20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Pin it!" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/29/953940644/jcgresources,"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/pinterest20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Post to X.com" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/24/953940644/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/x.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by email" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/19/953940644/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/email20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by RSS" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/20/953940644/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/rss20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a rel="NOFOLLOW" title="View Comments" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/17/caring-enough-to-pray/#respond"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/comments20.png"></a>&#160;<a title="Follow Comments via RSS" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/17/caring-enough-to-pray/feed/"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/commentsrss20.png"></a><h3 style="clear:left;padding-top:10px">Related Stories</h3><ul><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/15/what-is-my-role-in-discipleship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-my-role-in-discipleship">What is My Role in Discipleship?</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/14/cell-church-the-best-way-to-do-missions-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cell-church-the-best-way-to-do-missions-2">Cell Church: The Best Way to Do Missions</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/13/mission-minded-cell-groups/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mission-minded-cell-groups">Mission-minded Cell Groups</a></li></ul>&#160;</div>]]>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>by Steve Cordle, Executive Director, The River Network International (</em><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~trni.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>trni.org</em></a><em>)</em></p>
<p>A colleague of mine recently traveled to a closed country where sharing the Gospel is forbidden. The believers she met there appreciated her presence and asked her to thank the believers in the United States for praying for them. My colleague did not have the heart to tell them that she could not remember the last time she heard prayer for persecuted believers and those who work with them.</p>
<p>Mission work is an act of spiritual warfare. We are entering communities with the intent of bringing people out of the kingdom of darkness and leading them into God’s family. That resulting clash of kingdoms requires our prayer. And that is something that anyone can do.</p>
<p>My wife and I keep an index card on our kitchen table. The card lists all the countries of Europe, from west to east. Whenever we say grace before our meal, we pray for one of the countries on that card. We ask God to open hearts and to send more workers. (Luke 10:2)</p>
<p>If you lead a cell group, helping people to consistently pray for the lost in other nations is quite strategic. Perhaps you could show a video that tells the story of someone you know, use that as a springboard to increase prayer and awareness, and then go to prayer. You could talk live with a missionary via Zoom and pray. You could adopt a missionary and then support them in prayer.</p>
<p>There are many ways to be involved in God’s missionary purpose, and prayer lies at the center of their effectiveness.</p>
<p><strong>Korean blog <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://cafe.naver.com/ncdcell/5180">(click here)</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Portuguese blog:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Se importando o suficiente para orar</strong></p>
<p><em>Steve Cordle, Diretor Executivo, The River Network International (</em><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~trni.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>trni.org</em></a><em>)</em></p>
<p>Uma colega de trabalho fez recentemente uma viagem a um país onde é proibido compartilhar o Evangelho. Os crentes que ela encontrou naquele país gostaram muito de sua presença lá e pediram que ela agradecesse aos crentes nos Estados Unidos por orarem por eles. Minha colega não teve coragem de dizer que não se lembrava da última vez em que tinha ouvido uma oração pelos crentes perseguidos e pelas pessoas que trabalham com estes crentes.</p>
<p>O trabalho missionário é um ato de guerra espiritual. Entramos em comunidades com a intenção de arrancar pessoas do reino das trevas e levá-las para a família de Deus. Este confronto de reinos requer nossa oração. E isso é algo que qualquer pessoa pode fazer.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Eu e minha esposa mantemos um cartão na mesa da nossa cozinha. O cartão lista todos os países da Europa, de oeste a leste. Sempre que agradecemos pelas refeições também oramos por um destes países listados naquele cartão. Pedimos que Deus alcance corações e mande mais trabalhadores. (Lucas 10:2)</p>
<p>Se você lidera uma célula, é uma boa estratégia ajudar as pessoas a orar com consistência pelos perdidos em outras nações. Você pode, por exemplo, exibir um vídeo que conte a história de alguém que você conheça e utilizar isso para uma catapulta para aumentar a oração e a consciência do grupo, passando então a orar. Você pode fazer uma chamada via zoom com um missionário e orar por ele. Você pode adotar um missionário e apoiá-lo em oração.</p>
<p>Há muitas maneiras de se envolver com o propósito missionário de Deus e a oração está bem no centro da eficácia de cada uma destas estratégias.</p>
<p><strong>Spanish blog:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Preocuparse lo suficiente como para orar</strong></p>
<p><em>Por Steve Cordle, Director Ejecutivo de The River Network International (&nbsp;</em><em><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrni.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7Caae9f304ee7f4f2f42bf08de9b809de1%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639119173856011827%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=6c1nGaPYMK6auUEE1jwGIcrAhJPy%2BrX9I2kk0Jp8znQ%3D&amp;reserved=0">trni.org</a></em><em>&nbsp;)</em></p>
<p>Una colega mía viajó recientemente a un país donde está prohibido compartir el Evangelio. Los creyentes que conoció allí apreciaron su presencia y le pidieron que agradeciera a los creyentes de Estados Unidos por orar por ellos. Mi colega no tuvo el valor de decirles que no recordaba la última vez que había escuchado oraciones por los creyentes perseguidos y por quienes trabajan con ellos.</p>
<p>La labor misionera es un acto de lucha espiritual. Entramos en las comunidades con la intención de sacar a la gente del reino de las tinieblas y guiarla a la familia de Dios. Ese choque de reinos que se produce requiere nuestra oración. Y eso es algo que cualquiera puede hacer.</p>
<p>Mi esposa y yo tenemos una ficha en la mesa de la cocina. En ella figuran todos los países de Europa, de oeste a este. Cada vez que damos gracias antes de comer, oramos por uno de los países de la ficha. Le pedimos a Dios que abra los corazones y envíe más obreros. (Lucas 10:2)</p>
<p>Si diriges un grupo pequeño, ayudar a las personas a orar constantemente por los perdidos en otras naciones es una estrategia muy eficaz. Podrías mostrar un video que cuente la historia de alguien que conoces, usarlo como punto de partida para fomentar la oración y la concienciación, y luego pasar a la oración. Podrías hablar en directo con un misionero por Zoom y orar juntos. Podrías apadrinar a un misionero y apoyarlo con tus oraciones.</p>
<p>Existen muchas maneras de participar en el propósito misionero de Dios, y la oración es fundamental para su eficacia.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[By Aaron Lemuel de la Torre, Iglesia Bautista de la Comunidad, Hidalgo, Texas When Emperor Constantine ended the major persecution and supported the construction of churches, many things changed. Yes, it helped that the believers were no longer persecuted as they previously were. However, there was a transfer of perceived responsibility. &#160; Over the years, [&#8230;]<div style="clear:both;padding-top:0.2em;"><a title="Like on Facebook" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/953859581/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/fblike20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Pin it!" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/29/953859581/jcgresources,"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/pinterest20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Post to X.com" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/24/953859581/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/x.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by email" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/19/953859581/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/email20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by RSS" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/20/953859581/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/rss20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a rel="NOFOLLOW" title="View Comments" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/15/what-is-my-role-in-discipleship/#respond"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/comments20.png"></a>&#160;<a title="Follow Comments via RSS" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/15/what-is-my-role-in-discipleship/feed/"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/commentsrss20.png"></a><h3 style="clear:left;padding-top:10px">Related Stories</h3><ul><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/14/cell-church-the-best-way-to-do-missions-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cell-church-the-best-way-to-do-missions-2">Cell Church: The Best Way to Do Missions</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/13/mission-minded-cell-groups/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mission-minded-cell-groups">Mission-minded Cell Groups</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/12/a-church-on-mission-through-prayer-and-purpose/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-church-on-mission-through-prayer-and-purpose">A Church on Mission Through Prayer and Purpose</a></li></ul>&#160;</div>]]>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By Aaron Lemuel de la Torre, Iglesia Bautista de la Comunidad, Hidalgo, Texas</p>
<p>When Emperor Constantine ended the major persecution and supported the construction of churches, many things changed. Yes, it helped that the believers were no longer persecuted as they previously were. However, there was a transfer of perceived responsibility. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Over the years, believers became accustomed to sitting in the pews and letting the clergy take responsibility for sharing the gospel. The perceived responsibility between the clergy and laypeople continues in the 21st century. The clergy preaches, and the laypeople listen.</p>
<p>In Revelation 1:6, we see that God made us priests. In Matthew 28:19, Jesus gave the early believers a commandment to go and make disciples. Scripture makes it clear that it is the responsibility of every believer to make disciples, because God has made us priests. &nbsp;</p>
<p>As believers in the 21st century, we must break the cycle ingrained in our church culture. We must start by believing and living as if we are indeed priests, making disciples.</p>
<p><strong>Korean blog <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://cafe.naver.com/ncdcell/5179">(click here)</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Portuguese blogs:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Qual é o meu papel no discipulado?</strong></p>
<p>Aaron Lemuel de la Torre, Iglesia Bautista de la Comunidad, na cidade de Hidalgo, Texas</p>
<p>Muitas coisas mudaram quando o imperador Constantino pôs fim à perseguição e passou a apoiar a construção de igrejas. Sim, aquilo ajudou, pois os crentes não eram mais perseguidos como antes. Entretanto, aconteceu uma transferência da percepção de responsabilidade.</p>
<p>Ao longo dos anos, os crentes se acostumaram a sentar nos bancos e deixar que os clérigos se responsabilizassem pelo compartilhar do evangelho. Esta percepção de responsabilidade entre os clérigos e os leigos continua hoje, no século 21. Os clérigos pregam e os leigos escutam.</p>
<p>No texto de Apocalipse 1:6 lemos que Deus nos fez sacerdotes. Em Mateus 28:19, Jesus ordenou aos primeiros crentes que fossem e fizessem discípulos. As Escrituras deixam claro que fazer discípulos é responsabilidade de cada crente, pois Deus nos fez sacerdotes.</p>
<p>Enquanto crentes do século 21, devemos quebrar o ciclo arraigado na cultura da igreja. Precisamos começar a crer e viver como verdadeiros sacerdotes, fazendo discípulos.</p>
<p><strong>Spanish blogs:
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<br><strong>¿Cuál es mi papel en el discipulado?</strong></p>
<p>Por Aaron Lemuel de la Torre, Iglesia Bautista de la Comunidad, Hidalgo, Texas</p>
<p>Cuando el emperador Constantino puso fin a la persecución masiva y apoyó la construcción de iglesias, muchas cosas cambiaron. Sin duda, ayudó que los creyentes ya no fueran perseguidos como antes. Sin embargo, se produjo una transferencia de la responsabilidad percibida.</p>
<p>Con el paso de los años, los creyentes se acostumbraron a sentarse en los bancos de la iglesia y dejar que el clero se encargara de compartir el evangelio. Esta responsabilidad compartida entre el clero y los miembros&nbsp;persiste en el siglo XXI. El clero predica y los miembros&nbsp;escuchan.</p>
<p>En Apocalipsis 1:6, vemos que Dios nos constituyó sacerdotes. En Mateo 28:19, Jesús mandó a los primeros creyentes que fueran y hicieran discípulos. La Escritura deja claro que es responsabilidad de todo creyente hacer discípulos, porque Dios nos ha hecho sacerdotes.</p>
<p>Como creyentes del siglo XXI, debemos romper el ciclo arraigado en nuestra cultura eclesial. Debemos empezar por creer y vivir como si fuéramos sacerdotes, haciendo discípulos. </p>
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					<description><![CDATA[By Nelma Araujo, State Cell Coordinator, Foursquare Gospel Church — Belém, Pará, Brazil Jesus established his church with a clear structure in mind — a safe environment where his disciples could commune, learn, grow, and share what they had learned with others. In the early church, the home was the center of life. It was [&#8230;]<div style="clear:both;padding-top:0.2em;"><a title="Like on Facebook" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/953803499/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/fblike20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Pin it!" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/29/953803499/jcgresources,"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/pinterest20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Post to X.com" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/24/953803499/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/x.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by email" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/19/953803499/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/email20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by RSS" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/20/953803499/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/rss20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a rel="NOFOLLOW" title="View Comments" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/14/cell-church-the-best-way-to-do-missions-2/#respond"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/comments20.png"></a>&#160;<a title="Follow Comments via RSS" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/14/cell-church-the-best-way-to-do-missions-2/feed/"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/commentsrss20.png"></a><h3 style="clear:left;padding-top:10px">Related Stories</h3><ul><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/17/caring-enough-to-pray/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caring-enough-to-pray">Caring Enough to Pray</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/15/what-is-my-role-in-discipleship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-my-role-in-discipleship">What is My Role in Discipleship?</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/13/mission-minded-cell-groups/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mission-minded-cell-groups">Mission-minded Cell Groups</a></li></ul>&#160;</div>]]>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>By Nelma Araujo, State Cell Coordinator, Foursquare Gospel Church — Belém, Pará, Brazil</em></p>
<p>Jesus established his church with a clear structure in mind — a safe environment where his disciples could commune, learn, grow, and share what they had learned with others. In the early church, the home was the center of life. It was where families gathered, businesses operated, and community was built. In that setting, the church thrived. Every believer was productive — growing, maturing, reproducing, and multiplying.</p>
<p><strong>The Christian Priesthood: Returning to Jesus&#8217; Original Model</strong> <em>(1 Peter 2:9)</em></p>
<p>The cell church is a return to the lifestyle of the early church. It is, in many ways, a revolution against the traditional model — one that restores the priesthood of all believers. Ministry moves back into homes. Lay leadership comes alive. The church decentralizes, and every member becomes a leader and a collaborator in God&#8217;s kingdom.</p>
<p><strong>Identifying and Raising Up the Unlikely</strong> <em>(1 Corinthians 1:27-29)</em></p>
<p>&#8220;God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; he chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.&#8221; The cell is the ideal environment for identifying gifts and calling — even for awakening ministry dreams in new believers. People who might never have had the opportunity to grow in a traditional church setting will flourish in a cell. The overlooked and the unlikely become strong, effective leaders because they receive personal attention, are intentionally discipled, are trained in practical ways, and are encouraged to step into their God-given role in the kingdom.</p>
<p><strong>Quality Reproduction</strong> <em>(2 Timothy 2:1-2)</em></p>
<p>When a leader is developed in a cell, healthy DNA is passed on. Paul trained Timothy and urged him to do the same — entrusting the vision to faithful men and women who would in turn raise up new leaders, pastors, and missionaries. This is the beauty of cell multiplication: it reproduces what it produces.</p>
<p><strong>Vision and the Reach of the Cell Church</strong> <em>(Mark 16:15)</em></p>
<p>The cell church works anywhere. Its growth is limited only by the vision — or lack of vision — of its leaders. Pastor David Yonggi Cho believed he could reach a million members and impact a nation, and God honored that faith. Jesus himself said that all things are possible to those who believe. The early church faced constant danger and persecution, yet it kept growing, advancing, and transforming the world. That is still our calling today.</p>
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<br><strong>Portuguese blog:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Igreja em Células: A Melhor Maneira de Fazer Missões</strong></p>
<p>por Nelma Araujo, Coordenadora Estadual de Células, Igreja do Evangelho Quadrangular — Belém, Pará, Brasil
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<br>Jesus estabeleceu a Sua igreja tendo em mente uma estrutura clara: um ambiente seguro onde Seus discípulos pudessem ter comunhão, aprender, crescer e compartilhar com os outros aquilo que haviam aprendido. Na igreja primitiva, o lar era o centro da vida. Era onde as famílias se reuniam, os negócios eram realizados e a comunidade era edificada. Nesse contexto, a igreja prosperou. Todo crente era produtivo — crescendo, amadurecendo, reproduzindo-se e multiplicando-se.
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<br><strong>O Sacerdócio Cristão: Retornando ao Modelo Original de Jesus (1 Pedro 2:9)</strong>
<br>A igreja em células representa um retorno ao estilo de vida da igreja primitiva. É, em muitos aspectos, uma revolução contra o modelo tradicional — um modelo que restaura o sacerdócio de todos os crentes. O ministério retorna para dentro dos lares. A liderança leiga ganha vida. A igreja se descentraliza, e cada membro torna-se um líder e um colaborador no Reino de Deus.
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<br><strong>Identificando e Levantando os Improváveis (1 Coríntios 1:27-29)</strong>
<br>&#8220;Deus escolheu as coisas loucas do mundo para envergonhar os sábios; escolheu as coisas fracas do mundo para envergonhar as fortes.&#8221; A célula é o ambiente ideal para identificar dons e chamados — e até mesmo para despertar sonhos ministeriais em novos convertidos. Pessoas que talvez nunca tivessem a oportunidade de crescer em um ambiente de igreja tradicional florescerão em uma célula. Aqueles que são negligenciados e considerados improváveis tornam-se líderes fortes e eficazes, pois recebem atenção pessoal, são discipulados intencionalmente, são treinados de maneira prática e são encorajados a assumir o papel que Deus lhes designou no Reino.
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<br><strong>Reprodução de Qualidade (2 Timóteo 2:1-2)</strong>
<br>Quando um líder é desenvolvido em uma célula, um DNA saudável é transmitido. Paulo treinou Timóteo e o exortou a fazer o mesmo — confiando a visão a homens e mulheres fiéis que, por sua vez, levantariam novos líderes, pastores e missionários. Essa é a beleza da multiplicação de células: ela reproduz aquilo que produz.
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<br><strong>A Visão e o Alcance da Igreja em Células (Marcos 16:15)</strong>
<br>A igreja em células funciona em qualquer lugar. Seu crescimento é limitado apenas pela visão — ou pela falta de visão — de seus líderes. O Pastor David Yonggi Cho acreditava que poderia alcançar um milhão de membros e impactar uma nação, e Deus honrou essa fé. O próprio Jesus disse que todas as coisas são possíveis para aqueles que creem. A igreja primitiva enfrentou perigos e perseguições constantes; contudo, continuou crescendo, avançando e transformando o mundo. Esse ainda é o nosso chamado hoje.
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<br><strong>Spanish blog:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Iglesia Celular: La Mejor Manera de Hacer Misiones</strong> Por Nelma Araujo, Coordinadora Estatal de Células, Iglesia del Evangelio Cuadrangular — Belém, Pará, Brasil</p>
<p>Jesús estableció su iglesia con una estructura clara en mente: un ambiente seguro donde sus discípulos pudieran comunión, aprender, crecer y compartir con otros lo que habían aprendido. En la iglesia primitiva, el hogar era el centro de la vida. Era el lugar donde las familias se reunían, los negocios funcionaban y la comunidad se construía. En ese contexto, la iglesia floreció. Cada creyente era productivo: creciendo, madurando, reproduciéndose y multiplicándose.</p>
<p><strong>El Sacerdocio Cristiano: Volviendo al Modelo Original de Jesús (1 Pedro 2:9)</strong> La iglesia celular es un regreso al estilo de vida de la iglesia primitiva. Es, en muchos sentidos, una revolución contra el modelo tradicional, que restaura el sacerdocio de todos los creyentes. El ministerio vuelve a los hogares. El liderazgo laico cobra vida. La iglesia se descentraliza, y cada miembro se convierte en líder y colaborador en el reino de Dios.</p>
<p><strong>Identificando y Levantando a los Improbables (1 Corintios 1:27-29)</strong> &#8220;Dios escogió lo necio del mundo para avergonzar a los sabios; escogió lo débil del mundo para avergonzar a los poderosos.&#8221; La célula es el ambiente ideal para identificar dones y llamados, e incluso para despertar sueños ministeriales en nuevos creyentes. Personas que quizás nunca hubieran tenido la oportunidad de crecer en una iglesia tradicional florecerán en una célula. Los pasados por alto y los considerados improbables se convierten en líderes fuertes y eficaces, porque reciben atención personalizada, son discipulados intencionalmente, capacitados de manera práctica y animados a asumir su papel dado por Dios en el reino.</p>
<p><strong>Reproducción de Calidad (2 Timoteo 2:1-2)</strong> Cuando un líder es formado en una célula, se transmite un ADN saludable. Pablo entrenó a Timoteo y le instó a hacer lo mismo: encomendando la visión a hombres y mujeres fieles que, a su vez, levantarían nuevos líderes, pastores y misioneros. Esta es la belleza de la multiplicación celular: reproduce lo que produce.</p>
<p><strong>La Visión y el Alcance de la Iglesia Celular (Marcos 16:15)</strong> La iglesia celular funciona en cualquier lugar. Su crecimiento está limitado únicamente por la visión, o la falta de visión, de sus líderes. El pastor David Yonggi Cho creyó que podía alcanzar a un millón de miembros e impactar una nación, y Dios honró esa fe. El mismo Jesús dijo que todo es posible para el que cree. La iglesia primitiva enfrentó peligros y persecuciones constantes, y aun así siguió creciendo, avanzando y transformando el mundo. Ese sigue siendo nuestro llamado hoy.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>by Mario Vega, </strong><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.elim.org.sv%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C2d0b7ab91b204f8f187b08de9769d7fd%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639114678007812859%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=vyeYfvELtQWLv4A%2Bq%2Fac938bAZHDaOTYvUd42Oi1odE%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.elim.org.sv</a></p>
<p>Evangelism is one of the basic components of cell ministry. Reaching the lost becomes an essential part of the cell’s heart, allowing its members to see missions as something close to them. This connection can be used to encourage prayer for missions.</p>
<p>To do this, the leader should set aside specific moments during the meeting to intercede for missions. He or she can devote a few minutes each week to pray for specific countries, missionaries, persecuted churches, and unreached people groups. Sharing brief, specific information will greatly help reach this goal. When the cell knows names, places, needs, and testimonies, it prays with greater interest and faith.</p>
<p>A leader can present a weekly missions prayer request, read a news item, share a testimony, or show how God is working somewhere. Information awakens compassion, and compassion fuels prayer.</p>
<p>In addition, the leader must model passion for missions. If he or she prays with conviction, the cell will learn to do the same. If the leader shows a burden for the lost, that burden will be passed on to others. Missionary prayer is not taught only through explanations, but through example. A cell that intercedes for the nations broadens its vision, grows in love, and actively participates in God’s global purpose.</p>
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<br><strong>Portuguese blog:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Grupos de Célula com Mentalidade Missionária</strong>
<br>por Mario Vega, <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.elim.org.sv%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C7ee7e2fe4bf542cae1e308de97571ba2%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639114597539701679%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=zbAmOUljAeMhfLxjbZNELr6UF33rW52VHzsqs6CXffk%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.elim.org.sv</a>
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<br>O evangelismo é um dos componentes básicos do ministério de células. Alcançar os perdidos torna-se uma parte essencial do coração da célula, permitindo que seus membros vejam as missões como algo próximo a eles. Essa conexão pode ser utilizada para incentivar a oração pelas missões.
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<br>Para isso, o líder deve reservar momentos específicos durante a reunião para interceder pelas missões. Ele ou ela pode dedicar alguns minutos a cada semana para orar por países específicos, missionários, igrejas perseguidas e povos ainda não alcançados. Compartilhar informações breves e específicas ajudará grandemente a alcançar esse objetivo. Quando a célula conhece nomes, lugares, necessidades e testemunhos, ela ora com maior interesse e fé.
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<br>Um líder pode apresentar um pedido de oração missionária semanal, ler uma notícia, compartilhar um testemunho ou mostrar como Deus está agindo em algum lugar. A informação desperta a compaixão, e a compaixão alimenta a oração.
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<br>Além disso, o líder deve demonstrar, por meio de seu exemplo, paixão pelas missões. Se ele ou ela ora com convicção, a célula aprenderá a fazer o mesmo. Se o líder demonstra um fardo pelos perdidos, esse fardo será transmitido aos outros. A oração missionária não é ensinada apenas por meio de explicações, mas sim pelo exemplo. Uma célula que intercede pelas nações amplia sua visão, cresce no amor e participa ativamente do propósito global de Deus.</p>
<p><strong>Spanish blog:</strong>
<br><strong>Células con corazón misionero</strong>
<br>por Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv</p>
<p>El evangelismo es uno de los componentes básicos del trabajo celular. Alcanzar a los perdidos llega a ser parte esencial del corazón de la célula y permite a sus miembros ver las misiones como un tema cercano. Este vínculo puede ser aprovechado para fomentar la oración a favor de las misiones.</p>
<p>Para ello, el líder debe apartar momentos concretos en la reunión para interceder por las misiones. Puede dedicar algunos minutos cada semana para orar por países, misioneros, iglesias perseguidas y pueblos no alcanzados específicos. Ayudará mucho a alcanzar esta meta el compartir información breve y específica. Cuando la célula conoce nombres, lugares, necesidades y testimonios, ora con mayor interés y fe.</p>
<p>Un líder puede presentar un motivo misionero semanal, leer una noticia, contar un testimonio o mostrar cómo Dios está obrando en algún lugar. La información despierta compasión, y la compasión alimenta la oración.</p>
<p>Además, el líder debe modelar pasión por las misiones. Si él ora con convicción, la célula aprenderá a hacerlo. Si muestra carga por los perdidos, transmitirá esa carga a los demás. La oración misionera no se enseña solo con explicaciones, sino con ejemplo. Una célula que intercede por las naciones ensancha su visión, crece en amor y participa activamente en el propósito global de Dios.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By Rob Campbell, Founding Pastor (<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cypresscreekchurch.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C332f27a7af914b1d084108de9769e93c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639114678325202551%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=sb3UiU1YQk%2B4VJztv8VHGqqWBIHo2U%2BgRkHNjDFDMJg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.cypresscreekchurch.com</a>) and Executive Director, Africa Renewal (<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.africarenewal.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C332f27a7af914b1d084108de9769e93c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639114678325490312%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=4%2FOcLW1pE%2FtvrhZN%2Be1AgMpn8VQZUddbOCDiX4seAO0%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.africarenewal.org</a>)</p>
<p>The mission of God is not reserved for a select few but entrusted to every believer. Jesus’ command is clear: <em>“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations”</em> (Matthew 28:19). This calling extends beyond pastors, missionaries, or committees—it belongs to the whole church. When every member embraces this calling, missions moves from the margins to the center of the church’s life, transforming spectators into participants in God’s global purpose.</p>
<p>Yet this mission unfolds amid spiritual warfare. Scripture warns us that <em>“we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against… the spiritual forces of evil”</em> (Ephesians 6:12). Satan actively seeks to blind hearts and hinder the spread of the gospel (2 Corinthians 4:4). That is why prayer is not optional—it is essential.</p>
<p>Intercession is not passive support; it is frontline engagement. When believers pray, they advance the mission in ways unseen yet powerful, partnering with God to open doors, soften hearts, and push back darkness. As Paul urges, <em>“pray at all times in the Spirit… making supplication for all the saints”</em> (Ephesians 6:18), reminding us that prayer is one of the primary ways every believer participates in reaching the world.</p>
<p>For a church family to fully live this out, it must intentionally develop a missions strategy rooted in prayer. Before plans are made or resources are allocated, the church&#8217;s leadership seeks God together, asking for His direction and burden for the nations. The early church modeled this: <em>“While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul’”</em> (Acts 13:2). Strategy flowed from prayerful dependence. When a church commits to this rhythm, it unites around God’s heart and empowers every member to engage—whether by going, giving, or interceding. In this way, the body grows into maturity, <em>“equipped for the work of ministry”</em> (Ephesians 4:12), and every person becomes an active part of God’s redemptive mission in the world.</p>
<p><strong>Korean blog <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://cafe.naver.com/ncdcell/5176">(click here)</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Portuguese blog:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Uma Igreja em Missão por Meio da Oração e do Propósito</strong>
<br>por Rob Campbell, Pastor Fundador (<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cypresscreekchurch.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C070bd2e1f2bd4b9e9b5608de97522dd5%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639114576378859815%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=gtbR4LK9p%2BYZiypcIv2mj3gJrwp4ZVftdz1ORunFRgc%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.cypresscreekchurch.com</a>) e Diretor Executivo da Africa Renewal (<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.africarenewal.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C070bd2e1f2bd4b9e9b5608de97522dd5%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639114576378893780%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iGGaRijF9ZcmJNthD%2BVQXgb2p%2F%2FeSVlnSMkqAoSkt2U%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.africarenewal.org</a>)
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<br>A missão de Deus não está reservada a um grupo seleto, mas foi confiada a todo crente. A ordem de Jesus é clara: “Vão, portanto, e façam discípulos de todas as nações” (Mateus 28:19). Esse chamado estende-se para além de pastores, missionários ou comitês — ele pertence a toda a igreja. Quando cada membro abraça esse chamado, as missões passam das margens para o centro da vida da igreja, transformando espectadores em participantes do propósito global de Deus.
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<br>Contudo, essa missão se desenrola em meio a uma guerra espiritual. As Escrituras nos advertem de que “<em>a nossa luta não é contra carne e sangue, mas contra&#8230; as forças espirituais do mal</em>” (Efésios 6:12). Satanás busca ativamente cegar corações e impedir a propagação do evangelho (2 Coríntios 4:4). É por isso que a oração não é opcional — ela é essencial.
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<br>A intercessão não é um apoio passivo; é um engajamento na linha de frente. Quando os crentes oram, eles fazem a missão avançar de maneiras invisíveis, porém poderosas, tornando-se parceiros de Deus para abrir portas, amolecer corações e fazer recuar as trevas. Como Paulo exorta: “<em>orem em todo tempo no Espírito&#8230; fazendo súplicas por todos os santos</em>” (Efésios 6:18), lembrando-nos de que a oração é uma das principais formas pelas quais todo crente participa do alcance do mundo.
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<br>Para que uma família de igreja viva isso plenamente, ela deve desenvolver intencionalmente uma estratégia de missões enraizada na oração. Antes que planos sejam traçados ou recursos sejam alocados, a liderança da igreja busca a Deus em conjunto, pedindo a Sua direção e o Seu fardo pelas nações. A igreja primitiva serviu de modelo para isso: “<em>Enquanto adoravam o Senhor e jejuavam, o Espírito Santo disse: ‘Separem para mim Barnabé e Saulo</em>’” (Atos 13:2). A estratégia fluía de uma dependência fundamentada na oração. Quando uma igreja se compromete com esse ritmo, ela se une em torno do coração de Deus e capacita cada membro a se engajar — seja indo, contribuindo ou intercedendo. Dessa forma, o corpo cresce até a maturidade, “equipado para a obra do ministério” (Efésios 4:12), e cada pessoa se torna parte ativa da missão redentora de Deus no mundo.</p>
<p><strong>Spanish blog:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Una Iglesia en Misión a través de la Oración y el Propósito</strong></p>
<p>Por Rob Campbell, Pastor Fundador (&nbsp;<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cypresscreekchurch.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7Ca37ea17f0f554868b61808de9930898e%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639116630903591234%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=QKMqVyHfb1%2B0yvVOVtQnHP30YFMPOE7r73w8lO4N4aM%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.cypresscreekchurch.com</a>&nbsp;) y Director Ejecutivo de Africa Renewal (&nbsp;<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.africarenewal.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7Ca37ea17f0f554868b61808de9930898e%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639116630903618121%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=D9yagrncOzUbOhO9pnRzdANQlcLgi%2B29iU4ox8cCC4s%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.africarenewal.org</a>&nbsp;)</p>
<p>La misión de Dios no está reservada a unos pocos elegidos, sino que se confía a cada creyente. El mandato de Jesús es claro: “<em>Por tanto, vayan y hagan discípulos de todas las naciones” (</em>Mateo 28:19). Este llamado trasciende a pastores, misioneros o comités; pertenece a toda la iglesia. Cuando cada miembro abraza este llamado, las misiones pasan de ser secundarias al centro de la vida de la iglesia, transformando a los espectadores en participantes del propósito global de Dios.</p>
<p>Sin embargo, esta misión se desarrolla en medio de una batalla espiritual. La Escritura nos advierte que “<em>nuestra lucha no es contra sangre y carne, sino contra… las fuerzas espirituales del mal” (</em>Efesios 6:12). Satanás busca activamente cegar los corazones e impedir la propagación del evangelio (2 Corintios 4:4). Por eso, la oración no es opcional, sino esencial.</p>
<p>La intercesión no es un apoyo pasivo; es una participación activa. Cuando los creyentes oran, impulsan la misión de maneras invisibles pero poderosas, colaborando con Dios para abrir puertas, ablandar corazones y disipar la oscuridad. Como exhorta Pablo: “<em>Oren en todo tiempo en el Espíritu… intercediendo por todos los santos”</em>(Efesios 6:18), recordándonos que la oración es una de las principales maneras en que cada creyente participa en la evangelización del mundo.</p>
<p>Para que una comunidad eclesial viva plenamente esta misión, debe desarrollar intencionalmente una estrategia misionera basada en la oración. Antes de elaborar planes o asignar recursos, el liderazgo de la iglesia busca a Dios en conjunto, pidiéndole su guía y su preocupación por las naciones. La iglesia primitiva lo demostró: “<em>Mientras adoraban al Señor y ayunaban, el Espíritu Santo dijo: “Apartadme a Bernabé y a Saulo””&nbsp;</em>(Hechos 13:2). La estrategia surgía de la dependencia en oración. Cuando una iglesia se compromete con este ritmo, se une en torno al corazón de Dios y capacita a cada miembro para participar, ya sea yendo, dando o intercediendo. De esta manera, el cuerpo crece hasta alcanzar la madurez, “<em>equipado para la obra del ministerio”</em>&nbsp;(Efesios 4:12), y cada persona se convierte en parte activa de la misión redentora de Dios en el mundo.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By Michelle Geoffrey, cell pastor at&nbsp;<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~www.celebrationchurch.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.celebrationchurch.org</a></p>
<p>Have you ever met someone who felt unseen? Do you run across those who believe they are unloved? &nbsp;Is there anyone in your life who thinks they are undefended? I certainly do &#8211; sometimes it is the same person I see in the mirror. &nbsp;When sin entered the world, it did not just diminish our relationship with God; it attempted to steal the identity that He gave us. &nbsp;Evil has crept into humans’ minds and convinced us that we are not worthy of love.</p>
<p>Even the most self-assured individuals can find themselves doubting who they really are. &nbsp;There are moments in life when we feel the world is against us, even our family and friends, so it can seem easy to include God in that category.</p>
<p>This year, I have been spending my personal devotional time in the book of Psalms. I am often blown away by David’s reverence for the Lord. In Psalm 18, he says, “In my distress I called to the Lord for help… my cry came before him, in his ears. The earth trembled and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains shook… smoke rose from his nostrils; consuming fire came from His mouth.” And the psalm goes on to describe how God pursues us in our distress. &nbsp;For weeks after reading this, it burned in my mind. The Lord loves me so passionately that He makes the earth quake and shakes the mountains.</p>
<p>Let’s look back at the first questions and name the people we have encountered who deal with these feelings. &nbsp;What do they need? If the seemingly unlovable, defenseless, and invisible people understood a smidgen of the God that is described in Psalm 18, they might grasp the truth about how much the Father loves them. Their lives would change if they knew someone was always rooting for them and fighting on their behalf. &nbsp;If each man and woman, teen and child, could see that God loved them so much that He sacrificed His Son to die on the cross for their salvation, how drastically would that change things? How much did it change your life?</p>
<p>When we share our faith, pray for someone, or serve those in need, we aren’t just following a mandate; we are letting them know that there is a God who sees, loves, and defends them. Our mission is to let people know, however we can, that nothing can separate God from those He loves.</p>
<p><strong>Korean blog <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://cafe.naver.com/ncdcell/5175">(click here)</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Portuguese blog:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Invisíveis</strong></p>
<p>Michelle Geoffrey, Pastora de Células na igreja <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~www.celebrationchurch.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.celebrationchurch.org</a></p>
<p>Você já conheceu alguém que se sentia “invisível”? Você encontra pela vida pessoas que acreditam que não são amadas? Há alguém em sua vida que acha que não há ninguém que o defenda? Eu certamente tenho encontrado pessoas assim, e algumas vezes é exatamente a mesma pessoa que eu vejo no espelho. Quando o pecado entrou no mundo, ele não apenas diminuiu nosso relacionamento com Deus, o pecado também tentou roubar a identidade que o próprio Deus nos deu. O mal tem rastejado pelas mentes dos seres humanos e nos convencido que não merecemos ser amados.</p>
<p>Mesmo as pessoas com a maior autoestima podem acabar duvidando de quem eles realmente são. Há momentos na vida em que sentimos como se o mundo estivesse contra nós, inclusive nossa família e nossos amigos, e por este motivo pode parecer fácil incluir também a Deus nessa categoria.</p>
<p>Este ano decidi passar meu tempo devocional na leitura do livro de Salmos. Com frequência eu fico impressionada com a reverência de Davi ao Senhor. No Salmo 18 ele diz: “Na minha angústia, invoquei o SENHOR, gritei por socorro ao meu Deus. Ele do seu templo ouviu a minha voz, e o meu clamor lhe penetrou os ouvidos. Então, a terra se abalou e tremeu, vacilaram também os fundamentos dos montes e se estremeceram, porque ele se indignou. Das suas narinas subiu fumaça, e fogo devorador, da sua boca; dele saíram brasas ardentes.” O Salmo continua descrevendo como o Senhor nos alcança em nossa angústia. Quatro semanas depois de fazer esta leitura, me senti como se ela queimasse em minha mente. O Senhor me ama com tanta paixão que Ele faz a terra tremer e chacoalha as montanhas.</p>
<p>Vamos voltar às perguntas iniciais desta mensagem e pensar em quem são as pessoas que encontramos e que atualmente estão lutando com estes sentimentos. O que é que estas pessoas precisam? Se estas pessoas que parecem não merecedoras de amor, indefesas e invisíveis, entendessem pelo menos um pouquinho sobre o Deus que é descrito no Salmo 18, elas poderiam compreender a verdade sobre o quanto Deus Pai ama cada uma delas. Suas vidas mudariam se elas conhecessem alguém que está sempre torcendo e lutando por elas. Se cada homem e cada mulher, cada adolescente e cada criança pudesse entender que Deus as amou tanto que entregou seu Filho para morrer na cruz pela sua salvação, o quão drasticamente isso mudaria suas vidas? O quanto isso mudou a sua própria vida?</p>
<p>Quando compartilhamos nossa fé, quando oramos por alguém ou servimos às pessoas que necessitam não estamos apenas cumprindo uma ordem. Estamos deixando claro para as pessoas, da maneira que podemos, que nada pode separar nosso Deus daqueles a quem Ele ama.</p>
<p><strong>Spanish blog:</strong></p>
<p>Invisible</p>
<p>Por Michelle Geoffrey, pastora de grupo en&nbsp;<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.celebrationchurch.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C932a8ef9bca942fddeac08de96bf3f35%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639113945298832227%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=F1YnRsZf9SyZyDEulfPj2G7%2Fk6dioGQRR3vhLqFR510%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.celebrationchurch.org</a></p>
<p>¿Alguna vez has conocido a alguien que se siente invisible? ¿Te encuentras con personas que creen no ser amadas? ¿Hay alguien en tu vida que se sienta indefenso? Yo sí, a veces veo a la misma persona reflejada en el espejo. Cuando el pecado entró en el mundo, no solo debilitó nuestra relación con Dios, sino que intentó robarnos la identidad que Él nos dio. El mal se ha infiltrado en la mente humana y nos ha convencido de que no somos dignos de amor.</p>
<p>Incluso las personas más seguras de sí mismas pueden dudar de su verdadera identidad. Hay momentos en la vida en que sentimos que el mundo está en nuestra contra, incluso nuestra familia y amigos, por lo que puede parecer fácil incluir a Dios en esa categoría.</p>
<p>Este año, he dedicado mi tiempo de devoción personal al libro de los Salmos. A menudo me asombra la reverencia de David por el Señor. En el Salmo 18, dice: &#8220;En mi angustia clamé al Señor por auxilio… mi clamor llegó hasta él, a sus oídos. La tierra se estremeció y se estremeció, y los cimientos de las montañas se conmovieron… humo subió de sus narices; fuego consumidor salió de su boca&#8221;. Y el salmo continúa describiendo cómo Dios nos busca en nuestra angustia. Durante semanas después de leer esto, permaneció grabado en mi mente. El Señor me ama con tanta pasión que hace temblar la tierra y sacudir las montañas.</p>
<p>Volvamos a las primeras preguntas y mencionemos a las personas que hemos conocido que lidian con estos sentimientos. ¿Qué necesitan? Si las personas que parecen no merecer amor, indefensas e invisibles comprendieran una pizca del Dios descrito en el Salmo 18, podrían entender la verdad sobre cuánto las ama el Padre. Sus vidas cambiarían si supieran que alguien siempre las apoya y lucha por ellas. Si cada hombre y mujer, adolescente y niño, pudiera ver que Dios los amó tanto que sacrificó a su Hijo para morir en la cruz por su salvación, ¿cuánto cambiaría eso? ¿Cuánto cambió tu vida?</p>
<p>Cuando compartimos nuestra fe, oramos por alguien o servimos a los necesitados, no solo cumplimos con un mandato; les hacemos saber que hay un Dios que los ve, los ama y los defiende. Nuestra misión es que la gente sepa, por todos los medios posibles, que nada puede separar a Dios de aquellos a quienes ama.</p>
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<p> <em>by Steve Cordle, Executive Director, The River Network International (trni.org)</em></p>
<p>In many ways, the Bible is a love story. It recounts God&#8217;s eternal quest to restore his relationship with a lost humanity.</p>
<p>The book of Genesis tells us that God created people to enjoy an unhindered communion with him. Then, people were deceived into distrusting God&#8217;s good intent for them. They walked away from life with God into an alienated existence that resulted in death for themselves and the planet.</p>
<p>God had every reason to let humanity go and suffer the eternal fate they chose. He had been rejected, distrusted, disobeyed, and not given the glory due him.</p>
<p>But he didn&#8217;t let lost humanity go. His love would not let him.</p>
<p>Out of his love, he pursued us.</p>
<p>He spoke to a man named Abram and made a covenant to be in a relationship with him and his descendants. God revealed that his plan was to bless the entire world through Abraham. Why? God&#8217;s love pursues lost people.</p>
<p>The story of Israel is one of an unfaithful people wandering from God. Yet, God repeatedly sent prophets to call them back. Why? God&#8217;s love pursues lost people.</p>
<p>Finally, God came to earth himself in the form of Jesus, who said, &#8220;The Son of Man came to seek and save the lost.&#8221; (Luke 19:10) Why? &#8220;For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.&#8221; God&#8217;s love pursues us.</p>
<p>Revelation 21:3 reveals God&#8217;s end goal for us, his creation: <em>And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, &#8220;Look! God&#8217;s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.&#8221;</em></p>
<p>Through the Great Commission, Jesus calls us, his Body, to participate in his mission of seeking and saving the lost. Our motivation for missions comes from God&#8217;s character. &#8220;For Christ&#8217;s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died.&#8221; (2 Corinthians 5:14)</p>
<p>Psalm 136 repeats this amazing truth 26 times: His love endures forever.</p>
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<p><strong>Portuguese blog: </strong></p>
<p><strong>A história de Amor de Deus</strong></p>
<p><em>Steve Cordle, Diretor Executivo, The River Network International (</em><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~trni.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">trni.org</a><em>)</em></p>
<p>A Bíblia é, em muitas maneiras, uma história de Amor. Ela conta a aventura de Deus para restaurar seu relacionamento com a humanidade perdida.</p>
<p>O livro de Gênesis nos conta que Deus criou as pessoas para desfrutarem de uma comunhão sem limites com Ele. Então, estas mesmas pessoas foram enganadas para que parassem de confiar nas boas intenções de Deus para com elas. Elas se afastaram da vida com Deus e passaram a viver uma existência alienada que teve como consequência sua morte e a morte do planeta.</p>
<p>Deus tinha todos os motivos para permitir que a humanidade sofresse seu destino eterno que eles escolheram. Ele foi rejeitado, desobedecido, desacreditado e não lhe deram a glória que Ele merecia.</p>
<p>Mas ele não abandonou a humanidade. Seu Amor não permitiu que Ele o fizesse.</p>
<p>Ele nos buscou, por seu Amor.</p>
<p>Ele falou com um homem chamado Abraão e fez uma aliança para que tivesse um relacionamento com ele e com seus descendentes. Deus revelou que seu plano era abençoar todo o mundo por meio da vida de Abraão. Por quê? Porque Deus busca os perdidos.</p>
<p>A história de Israel é a de uma das pessoas infiéis que se afastaram de Deus. Ainda assim, Deus enviou profetas para chamá-los de volta, repetidas vezes. Por quê? Porque Deus busca os perdidos.</p>
<p>Por fim, Deus veio à terra pessoalmente, na forma de Jesus, que declarou: “o Filho do Homem veio buscar e salvar o perdido.” (Lucas 19:10) Por quê? “Porque Deus amou ao mundo de tal maneira que deu o seu Filho unigênito, para que todo o que nele crê não pereça, mas tenha a vida eterna.” O Amor de Deus nos alcança.</p>
<p>O texto de Apocalipse 21:3 revela o propósito de Deus para nós, sua criação:</p>
<p>“Então, ouvi grande voz vinda do trono, dizendo:</p>
<p>Eis o tabernáculo de Deus com os homens.</p>
<p>Deus habitará com eles. Eles serão povos de Deus,</p>
<p>e Deus mesmo estará com eles.”
<br>Por meio da Grande Comissão, Jesus nos chama, seu próprio Corpo, a participar na missão de buscar e salvar os perdidos. Nossa motivação para a missão vem do próprio caráter de Deus. “Pois o amor de Cristo nos constrange, julgando nós isto: um morreu por todos; logo, todos morreram.” (2 Coríntios 5:14)</p>
<p>O Salmo 136 repete esta verdade maravilhosa 26 vezes: <em>Seu Amor dura para sempre.</em></p>
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<p><strong>Spanish blog:</strong></p>
<p>La historia de amor de Dios
<br>Por Steve Cordle, director ejecutivo de The River Network International (<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrni.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C4feb24cf30c44fee14b808de962b3511%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639113309469163707%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=bBhKAXUinBdxNEQYAU5iEKamaiweWV2b2OZrmxyI3FA%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">trni.org</a>)</p>
<p>En muchos sentidos, la Biblia es una historia de amor. Narra la búsqueda eterna de Dios para restaurar su relación con una humanidad perdida.</p>
<p>El libro de Génesis nos dice que Dios creó a las personas para que disfrutaran de una comunión sin obstáculos con él. Luego, las personas fueron engañadas para que desconfiaran de la buena intención de Dios para con ellas. Se alejaron de la vida con Dios hacia una existencia alienada que resultó en la muerte para ellas mismas y para el planeta.</p>
<p>Dios tenía todas las razones para abandonar a la humanidad y dejarla sufrir el destino eterno que había elegido. Había sido rechazado, desconfiado, desobedecido y no se le había dado la gloria que le correspondía.</p>
<p>Pero no abandonó a la humanidad perdida. Su amor no se lo permitió.</p>
<p>Por amor, nos buscó.</p>
<p>Habló a un hombre llamado Abram e hizo un pacto para estar en relación con él y sus descendientes. Dios reveló que su plan era bendecir al mundo entero a través de Abraham. ¿Por qué? El amor de Dios persigue a las personas perdidas.</p>
<p>La historia de Israel es la de un pueblo infiel que se alejó de Dios. Sin embargo, Dios envió repetidamente profetas para llamarlos de vuelta. ¿Por qué? El amor de Dios persigue a las personas perdidas.</p>
<p>Finalmente, Dios vino a la tierra en persona en la forma de Jesús, quien dijo: «El Hijo del Hombre vino a buscar y a salvar a los perdidos» (Lucas 19:10). ¿Por qué? «Porque tanto amó Dios al mundo, que dio a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que cree en él no perezca, sino que tenga vida eterna». El amor de Dios nos persigue.</p>
<p>Apocalipsis 21:3 revela el objetivo final de Dios para nosotros, su creación:
<br>Y oí una gran voz que salía del trono y decía: «¡Mirad!
<br>La morada de Dios está ahora entre los hombres, y él
<br>habitará con ellos. Ellos serán su pueblo, y Dios mismo
<br>estará con ellos y será su Dios».</p>
<p>A través de la Gran Comisión, Jesús nos llama, a su Cuerpo, a participar en su misión de buscar y salvar a los perdidos. Nuestra motivación para las misiones proviene del carácter de Dios. «Porque el amor de Cristo nos impulsa, ya que estamos convencidos de que uno murió por todos, y por lo tanto todos murieron.» (2 Corintios 5:14)</p>
<p>El Salmo 136 repite esta asombrosa verdad 26 veces: Su amor perdura para siempre.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv God desires to communicate his good news to all people, because he wants to reconcile them to himself. This interest of God does not arise from a need for control, but from his character. He creates out of love, sustains out of love, and seeks out of love. The gospel is [&#8230;]<div style="clear:both;padding-top:0.2em;"><a title="Like on Facebook" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/953498813/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/fblike20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Pin it!" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/29/953498813/jcgresources,"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/pinterest20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Post to X.com" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/24/953498813/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/x.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by email" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/19/953498813/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/email20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by RSS" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/20/953498813/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/rss20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a rel="NOFOLLOW" title="View Comments" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/07/purposes-of-proclamation/#comments"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/comments20.png"></a>&#160;<a title="Follow Comments via RSS" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/07/purposes-of-proclamation/feed/"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/commentsrss20.png"></a>&nbsp;
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By Mario Vega, <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.elim.org.sv%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C325da1f006e4498296f508de91ea9680%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639108633916848394%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=OtcD2LWHwXeksZUk4ymaTdV4yzrCW1QsizZsyFy8IZA%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.elim.org.sv</a></p>
<p>God desires to communicate his good news to all people, because he wants to reconcile them to himself. This interest of God does not arise from a need for control, but from his character. He creates out of love, sustains out of love, and seeks out of love. The gospel is the way in which that love is made public: God does not abandon the sinner to his wandering, but instead announces forgiveness, new life, and hope in Christ.</p>
<p>God is also concerned with his glory. This does not mean that he is vain. It means that he desires the truth about who he is to be known: holy, just, merciful, and Savior. In the gospel, his justice and his grace shine together. That is why he wants it to be proclaimed: so that people may know him as he truly is.</p>
<p>Human beings do not merely need moral improvement; they need salvation. The gospel is the only way to restore a relationship with him. God desires to form a people. He does not save only isolated individuals; he gathers a family, a body, a community that lives under the lordship of Christ and anticipates his kingdom.</p>
<p>God is so interested in people hearing the gospel because he loves them, wants to rescue them, make his truth known to them, and make them participants in his kingdom. The gospel matters so much because in it God himself comes to meet the human being.</p>
<p><strong>Korean blog <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://cafe.naver.com/ncdcell/5173">(click here)</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Portuguese blog:</strong>
<br><strong>Propósitos da Proclamação</strong>
<br>por Mario Vega, <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.elim.org.sv%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C191d3cc737334015b58608de91d606ec%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639108545578031295%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=T4%2FqbnqGSlKCRpXVweE1X62ClYptCLH%2FcUflVNeoeCw%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.elim.org.sv</a>
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<br>Deus deseja comunicar as suas boas-novas a todas as pessoas, pois quer reconciliá-las consigo mesmo. Esse interesse de Deus não surge de uma necessidade de controle, mas sim do seu caráter. Ele cria por amor, sustenta por amor e busca por amor. O evangelho é o meio pelo qual esse amor se torna público: Deus não abandona o pecador ao seu próprio desvario, mas, em vez disso, anuncia perdão, vida nova e esperança em Cristo.
<br>
<br>Deus também se preocupa com a sua glória. Isso não significa que Ele seja vaidoso. Significa que Ele deseja que a verdade sobre quem Ele é seja conhecida: santo, justo, misericordioso e Salvador. No evangelho, a sua justiça e a sua graça brilham juntas. É por isso que Ele deseja que ele seja proclamado: para que as pessoas possam conhecê-Lo tal como Ele verdadeiramente é.
<br>
<br>Os seres humanos não necessitam apenas de aprimoramento moral; necessitam de salvação. O evangelho é o único caminho para restaurar o relacionamento com Ele. Deus deseja formar um povo. Ele não salva apenas indivíduos isolados; Ele reúne uma família, um corpo, uma comunidade que vive sob o senhorio de Cristo e antecipa o seu reino.
<br>
<br>Deus tem tanto interesse em que as pessoas ouçam o evangelho porque as ama, deseja resgatá-las, tornar-lhes conhecida a sua verdade e fazê-las participantes do seu reino. O evangelho é de tamanha importância porque, nele, o próprio Deus vem ao encontro do ser humano.</p>
<p><strong>Spanish blog:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Propósitos de la proclamación</strong></p>
<p>Dios desea comunicar sus buenas nuevas a todas las personas, ya que desea reconcialiarlas consigo mismo. Ese interés de Dios no nace de una necesidad de control, sino de su carácter. Él crea por amor, sostiene por amor y busca por amor. El evangelio es la forma en que ese amor se hace público: Dios no abandona al pecador a su extravío, sino que le anuncia perdón, vida nueva y esperanza en Cristo.</p>
<p>Dios también está interesado en su gloria. Esto no significa que él sea vanidoso. Significa que desea que la verdad sobre quién es Él sea conocida: santo, justo, misericordioso y salvador. En el evangelio brillan juntas su justicia y su gracia. Por eso quiere que se proclame: para que las personas le conozcan tal como es.</p>
<p>El ser humano no solo necesita mejora moral; necesita salvación. El evangelio es el único camino que logra una relación restaurada con Él. Dios desea formar un pueblo. No salva individuos aislados solamente; reúne una familia, un cuerpo, una comunidad que vive bajo el señorío de Cristo y anticipa su reino.</p>
<p>Dios está tan interesado en que las personas escuchen el evangelio porque las ama, quiere rescatarlas, darles a conocer su verdad y hacerlas partícipes de su reino. El evangelio importa tanto porque en él Dios mismo sale al encuentro del ser humano.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[Rob Campbell, Founding Pastor (www.cypresscreekchurch.com) and Executive Director (www.africarenewal.org) From the very beginning, Scripture reveals a God who moves toward people. In Genesis, even after the fall, God seeks out Adam and Eve, calling, “Where are you?” (Genesis 3:9). This is not a distant or indifferent God, but One whose very nature is to pursue, [&#8230;]<div style="clear:both;padding-top:0.2em;"><a title="Like on Facebook" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/953403830/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/fblike20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Pin it!" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/29/953403830/jcgresources,"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/pinterest20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Post to X.com" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/24/953403830/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/x.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by email" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/19/953403830/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/email20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by RSS" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/20/953403830/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/rss20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a rel="NOFOLLOW" title="View Comments" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/06/to-be-his-people-is-to-be-sent/#respond"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/comments20.png"></a>&#160;<a title="Follow Comments via RSS" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/06/to-be-his-people-is-to-be-sent/feed/"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/commentsrss20.png"></a><h3 style="clear:left;padding-top:10px">Related Stories</h3><ul><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/17/caring-enough-to-pray/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caring-enough-to-pray">Caring Enough to Pray</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/15/what-is-my-role-in-discipleship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-my-role-in-discipleship">What is My Role in Discipleship?</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/14/cell-church-the-best-way-to-do-missions-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cell-church-the-best-way-to-do-missions-2">Cell Church: The Best Way to Do Missions</a></li></ul>&#160;</div>]]>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rob Campbell, Founding Pastor (<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cypresscreekchurch.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C2b6809bbba154be728a108de91ea26a0%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639108632019530430%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Lgnhr%2FbSBrR%2Fk7QlU4ROsOUhgEyUAIV6zl824oCH4lo%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.cypresscreekchurch.com</a>) and Executive Director (<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.africarenewal.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C2b6809bbba154be728a108de91ea26a0%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639108632019561189%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ee2fUoIZHO%2BFluteogsjnvo388CLz6MPL8VAtPKLSMs%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.africarenewal.org</a>)</p>
<p>From the very beginning, Scripture reveals a God who moves toward people. In Genesis, even after the fall, God seeks out Adam and Eve, calling, “Where are you?” (Genesis 3:9). This is not a distant or indifferent God, but One whose very nature is to pursue, to restore, and to redeem. His missionary heart is woven into His character—He is the God who blesses in order to send. When He calls Abraham, He declares, “All peoples on earth will be blessed through you” (Genesis 12:3). Mission is not an afterthought; it is central to who God is. To understand mission rightly, we must first see that it begins in the heart of God Himself.</p>
<p>As the story of Scripture unfolds, we see this purpose expand and intensify. God continually reaches beyond boundaries—toward nations, outsiders, and the lost. Through the prophets, He declares His intention: “I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth” (Isaiah 49:6). This culminates in the sending of Jesus, the ultimate expression of God’s missionary love: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). Jesus is not merely a messenger; He is the message—God in flesh, stepping into our world. The Father sends the Son, and the Son sends His followers, making it clear that mission flows directly from the nature and action of God.</p>
<p>When we grasp this, everything changes. The church does not create mission; we join it. As Jesus says, “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you” (John 20:21). We are invited into a story that began long before us and will continue until every nation, tribe, and tongue stands before the throne (Revelation 7:9). There is both weight and wonder in this calling—the weight of participating in God’s redemptive work, and the wonder that He would invite us into it at all. Our churches don’t engage in mission because it’s strategic or beneficial, but because it reflects the very heartbeat of God. To be His people is to be sent.</p>
<p><strong>Korean blog <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://cafe.naver.com/ncdcell/5172">(click here)</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Portuguese blog:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Ser o Povo d&#8217;Ele é Ser Enviado</strong>
<br>por Rob Campbell, Pastor Fundador (<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cypresscreekchurch.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C610c1fc560d44314f4cc08de912988bd%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639107804726004110%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Q3pjQXwbhiih%2BvrnSieIVc6gyafnNKwNwaea%2B2leu4s%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.cypresscreekchurch.com</a>) e Diretor Executivo (<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.africarenewal.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C610c1fc560d44314f4cc08de912988bd%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639107804726035604%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UEOoNgpDH%2BA3cRIgw3SQ3ukW17%2F7YW26uMmTJAZBPAI%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.africarenewal.org</a>)
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<br>Desde o princípio, as Escrituras revelam um Deus que se move em direção às pessoas. Em Gênesis, mesmo após a Queda, Deus busca Adão e Eva, chamando: “Onde você está?” (Gênesis 3:9). Este não é um Deus distante ou indiferente, mas Aquele cuja própria natureza é buscar, restaurar e redimir. Seu coração missionário está entrelaçado ao Seu caráter — Ele é o Deus que abençoa para enviar. Quando chama Abraão, Ele declara: “Todos os povos da terra serão abençoados por meio de você” (Gênesis 12:3). A missão não é um pensamento secundário; ela é central para quem Deus é. Para compreender a missão corretamente, devemos, antes de tudo, ver que ela tem início no próprio coração de Deus.
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<br>À medida que a história das Escrituras se desenrola, vemos esse propósito expandir-se e intensificar-se. Deus continuamente alcança além das fronteiras — em direção às nações, aos forasteiros e aos perdidos. Por meio dos profetas, Ele declara Sua intenção: “Eu também farei de você uma luz para os gentios, para que a minha salvação alcance os confins da terra” (Isaías 49:6). Isso culmina no envio de Jesus, a expressão suprema do amor missionário de Deus: “Pois o Filho do Homem veio buscar e salvar o que estava perdido” (Lucas 19:10). Jesus não é meramente um mensageiro; Ele é a mensagem — Deus em carne, entrando em nosso mundo. O Pai envia o Filho, e o Filho envia Seus seguidores, deixando claro que a missão flui diretamente da natureza e da ação de Deus.
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<br>Quando compreendemos isso, tudo muda. A igreja não cria a missão; nós nos unimos a ela. Como diz Jesus: “Assim como o Pai me enviou, eu envio vocês” (João 20:21). Somos convidados a participar de uma história que começou muito antes de nós e continuará até que toda nação, tribo e língua esteja diante do trono (Apocalipse 7:9). Há, nesse chamado, tanto peso quanto maravilha — o peso de participar da obra redentora de Deus, e a maravilha de que Ele nos convide a participar dela, de fato. Nossas igrejas não se envolvem em missões por ser estratégico ou benéfico, mas porque isso reflete o próprio pulsar do coração de Deus. Ser o Seu povo é ser enviado.</p>
<p><strong>Spanish blog:</strong></p>
<p>Ser su pueblo es ser enviado</p>
<p>Rob Campbell, Pastor Fundador (&nbsp;<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cypresscreekchurch.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C4551b67ac6f648800ae708de94702df5%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639111406678414545%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Cb%2F4xrwka59o6bvXWG%2BCyO3OfOcAT1JbYvSdMCzehiY%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.cypresscreekchurch.com</a>&nbsp;) y Director Ejecutivo (&nbsp;<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.africarenewal.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C4551b67ac6f648800ae708de94702df5%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639111406678967656%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=AYX%2FLtxYXSACGLTB0Ezgt0QoenOU8%2F8TGF65meo9%2FOs%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.africarenewal.org</a>&nbsp;)</p>
<p>Desde el principio, las Escrituras revelan a un Dios que se acerca a las personas. En Génesis, incluso después de la caída, Dios busca a Adán y Eva, preguntándoles: “¿Dónde están?” (Génesis 3:9). Este no es un Dios distante o indiferente, sino uno cuya naturaleza misma es buscar, restaurar y redimir. Su espíritu misionero está intrínsecamente ligado a su carácter: Él es el Dios que bendice para enviar. Cuando llama a Abraham, declara: “En ti serán benditas todas las familias de la tierra” (Génesis 12:3). La misión no es algo secundario; es fundamental para la esencia de Dios. Para comprender la misión correctamente, primero debemos ver que comienza en el corazón mismo de Dios.</p>
<p>A medida que se desarrolla la historia de las Escrituras, vemos cómo este propósito se expande e intensifica. Dios continuamente trasciende fronteras, llegando a naciones, forasteros y perdidos. A través de los profetas, declara su intención: “Te haré luz para las naciones, para que mi salvación alcance hasta los confines de la tierra” (Isaías 49:6). Esto culmina con el envío de Jesús, la máxima expresión del amor misionero de Dios: “Porque el Hijo del Hombre vino a buscar y a salvar lo que se había perdido” (Lucas 19:10). Jesús no es simplemente un mensajero; Él es el mensaje: Dios hecho carne, que se manifiesta en nuestro mundo. El Padre envía al Hijo, y el Hijo envía a sus seguidores, dejando claro que la misión emana directamente de la naturaleza y la acción de Dios.</p>
<p>Cuando comprendemos esto, todo cambia. La iglesia no crea la misión; nos unimos a ella. Como dice Jesús: “Como el Padre me envió, así también yo los envío a ustedes” (Juan 20:21). Estamos invitados a una historia que comenzó mucho antes que nosotros y que continuará hasta que toda nación, tribu y lengua comparezca ante el trono (Apocalipsis 7:9). Hay tanto peso como asombro en este llamado: el peso de participar en la obra redentora de Dios y el asombro de que Él nos invite a ella. Nuestras iglesias no se involucran en la misión porque sea estratégica o beneficiosa, sino porque refleja el corazón mismo de Dios. Ser su pueblo es ser enviados.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[By Joel Comiskey, God’s Missionary Purpose (new 2026 book) Mission isn’t a program the church runs. It’s a reflection of who God is. The more I study Scripture — and the more I write my new book about missions — the clearer it becomes: mission didn’t begin with us. It didn’t begin with a committee, [&#8230;]<div style="clear:both;padding-top:0.2em;"><a title="Like on Facebook" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/953332817/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/fblike20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Pin it!" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/29/953332817/jcgresources,"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/pinterest20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Post to X.com" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/24/953332817/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/x.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by email" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/19/953332817/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/email20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by RSS" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/20/953332817/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/rss20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a rel="NOFOLLOW" title="View Comments" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/05/gods-missionary-purpose/#respond"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/comments20.png"></a>&#160;<a title="Follow Comments via RSS" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/05/gods-missionary-purpose/feed/"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/commentsrss20.png"></a><h3 style="clear:left;padding-top:10px">Related Stories</h3><ul><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/17/caring-enough-to-pray/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caring-enough-to-pray">Caring Enough to Pray</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/15/what-is-my-role-in-discipleship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-my-role-in-discipleship">What is My Role in Discipleship?</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/04/14/cell-church-the-best-way-to-do-missions-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cell-church-the-best-way-to-do-missions-2">Cell Church: The Best Way to Do Missions</a></li></ul>&#160;</div>]]>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>By Joel Comiskey, <em>God’s Missionary Purpose </em>(new 2026 book)</strong></p>
<p>Mission isn’t a program the church runs. It’s a reflection of who God is.</p>
<p>The more I study Scripture — and the more I write my new book about missions — the clearer it becomes: mission didn’t begin with us. It didn’t begin with a committee, a strategy, or even the Great Commission. Mission begins with God.</p>
<p>From the opening pages of Scripture, we see a God who moves toward people. After the Fall, He seeks Adam and Eve. After the flood, He preserves a remnant. And in Genesis 12, He calls Abraham — not as an end in himself, but as a means to reach the nations: “All peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”</p>
<p>God’s plan was always global. His heart has always been for all peoples.</p>
<p>This is where we must start. Because if we don’t get this right, everything else becomes activity without an anchor.</p>
<p>Mission is not primarily about what we do. It’s about who God is. God is a sending God.</p>
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<li>He sends Abraham.</li>
<li>He sends Moses.</li>
<li>He sends the prophets.</li>
<li>And ultimately, He sends His Son.</li>
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<p>“As the Father has sent me, I am sending you” (John 20:21, NIV). The church exists because God sends. And we are called to join Him.</p>
<p><strong>The Missionary Thread of Scripture</strong></p>
<p>From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is a missionary story. The Psalms call us to “declare His glory among the nations” (Psalm 96:3).</p>
<p>The prophets envision a day when people from every nation stream to the mountain of the Lord. Revelation ends with a great multitude from every tribe, tongue, and people worshiping before the throne. God has been working toward that scene the whole time.</p>
<p>Mission is not an occasional emphasis. It is the outflow of God’s glory. As John Piper famously said, “Missions exist because worship doesn’t” (John Piper, Let the Nations Be Glad!). One day, missions will end. Worship will not.</p>
<p><strong>Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria — and the World</strong></p>
<p>When Jesus gives His final instructions in Acts 1:8, He doesn’t simply say “go everywhere.” He maps out the world in layers — each one representing increasing cultural distance.</p>
<p><strong>Jerusalem</strong> — home turf.</p>
<p><strong>Judea</strong> — familiar, but further.</p>
<p><strong>Samaria</strong> — culturally tense, historically hostile.</p>
<p><strong>The ends of the earth</strong> — completely different languages, customs, and worldviews.</p>
<p>Jesus doesn’t let His disciples off the hook at any level. Near and far. Familiar and foreign. All of it.</p>
<p>To help us think clearly about those layers, missiologist Ralph Winter developed the <strong>E‑Scale</strong> — a simple way to understand the cultural distance we cross when sharing the gospel.</p>
<p><strong>﻿The E‑Scale at a Glance</strong></p>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>E‑0</strong> — Renewal of nominal or inactive believers</li>
<li><strong>E‑1</strong> — Reaching people in your own culture and language</li>
<li><strong>E‑2</strong> — Crossing moderate cultural barriers</li>
<li><strong>E‑3</strong> — Frontier missions among unreached peoples</li>
</ul>
<p>Over the coming weeks, we’ll walk through this scale together. We’ll talk about local mission in your own Jerusalem and Judea, about crossing cultural lines with humility, and about the roughly 40% of the world that still has little to no access to the gospel.</p>
<p>But none of it makes sense apart from this: God is already at work. And we are joining Him. Let’s pray this prayer:&nbsp;<strong>“Lord, help me see where You are at work — and give me the courage to join You.”</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Week 1 (April 5–11)</strong> <strong>God&#8217;s Missionary Purpose</strong></p>
<p>We’ll open the month by grounding everything in the character of God. Mission isn&#8217;t a program the church runs — it&#8217;s a reflection of who God is. From Genesis to Revelation, He is a God who reaches toward people, who pursues the lost, and who sends. Our churches don&#8217;t do missions because it&#8217;s a good idea; we do it because we&#8217;re joining something God has been doing from the beginning.</p>
<p><strong>Week 2 (April 12–18)</strong> <strong>Every Person Mobilized</strong></p>
<p>This post is about ownership. Too often, missions feels like something a small committee handles while the rest of the church watches. But Scripture calls every believer into this story. I also want this post to take spiritual warfare seriously — Satan actively works to deceive and destroy, and the mission advances through prayer.</p>
<p><strong>Week 3 (April 19–25)</strong> <strong>Local Missions — Jerusalem and Judea</strong></p>
<p>Here we get practical and close to home. Drawing on the E-1 and E-2 categories from the excerpt, let&#8217;s challenge our readers to look at the people already around them — neighbors, coworkers, the communities just beyond our church walls. Local mission isn&#8217;t a consolation prize for people who can&#8217;t go overseas. It&#8217;s where most of us are called to start, and for many, it&#8217;s where we&#8217;re called to stay.</p>
<p><strong>Week 4 (April 26–May 2 )</strong> <strong>Regions Beyond — The Unreached</strong></p>
<p>We’ll close the month by lifting readers&#8217; eyes to the horizon. Roughly 40% of the world&#8217;s population has little to no access to the gospel — no church in their community, no Bible in their language, no one in their network who follows Jesus. That&#8217;s not a statistic to gloss over. You can be part of reaching the unreached through prayer, through giving, and by supporting those who go.</p>
<p><strong>Korean blog <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://cafe.naver.com/ncdcell/5171">(click here)</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Portuguese blog:
<br></strong>O Propósito Missionário de Deus</p>
<p>por Joel Comiskey, <strong>O Propósito Missionário de Deus </strong>(novo livro de 2026)</p>
<p>A missão não é um programa que a igreja executa. É um reflexo de quem Deus é.</p>
<p>Quanto mais estudo as Escrituras — e quanto mais escrevo meu novo livro sobre missões — mais claro isso se torna: a missão não começou conosco. Não começou com um comitê, uma estratégia ou mesmo com a Grande Comissão. A missão começa com Deus.</p>
<p>Desde as primeiras páginas das Escrituras, vemos um Deus que se move em direção às pessoas. Após a Queda, Ele busca Adão e Eva. Após o dilúvio, Ele preserva um remanescente. E, em Gênesis 12, Ele chama Abraão — não como um fim em si mesmo, mas como um meio para alcançar as nações: “Todos os povos da terra serão abençoados por meio de você”.</p>
<p>O plano de Deus sempre foi global. Seu coração sempre esteve voltado para todos os povos.</p>
<p>É aqui que devemos começar. Pois, se não compreendermos isso corretamente, todo o resto se torna atividade sem âncora.</p>
<p>A missão não diz respeito, primordialmente, ao que fazemos. Diz respeito a quem Deus é. Deus é um Deus que envia.</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Ele envia Abraão.</li>
<li>Ele envia Moisés.</li>
<li>Ele envia os profetas.</li>
<li>E, finalmente, Ele envia Seu Filho.</li>
</ul>
<p>“Assim como o Pai me enviou, eu envio vocês” (João 20:21). A igreja existe porque Deus envia.</p>
<p>E somos chamados a nos unir a Ele.</p>
<p><strong>O Fio Condutor Missionário das Escrituras</strong></p>
<p>De Gênesis a Apocalipse, a Bíblia é uma história missionária. Os Salmos nos chamam a “declarar a Sua glória entre as nações” (Salmos 96:3).</p>
<p>Os profetas vislumbram um dia em que pessoas de todas as nações afluirão para o monte do Senhor. Apocalipse termina com uma grande multidão, de toda tribo, língua e povo, adorando diante do trono. Deus tem trabalhado em prol dessa cena o tempo todo.</p>
<p>A missão não é uma ênfase ocasional. É o transbordar da glória de Deus. Como disse John Piper em sua famosa frase: “As missões existem porque a adoração não existe” (John Piper, Let the Nations Be Glad! [Deixe as Nações Se Alegrarem!]). Um dia, a missão terá fim. A adoração, não.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Jerusalém, Judeia, Samaria — e o Mundo</strong></p>
<p>Quando Jesus dá Suas instruções finais em Atos 1:8, Ele não diz simplesmente: &#8220;vão a toda parte&#8221;. Ele traça um mapa do mundo em camadas — cada uma representando uma distância cultural crescente.</p>
<p><strong>Jerusalém </strong>— o território familiar.</p>
<p><strong>Judeia </strong>— familiar, mas mais distante.</p>
<p><strong>Samaria </strong>— culturalmente tensa, historicamente hostil.</p>
<p><strong>Os confins da terra</strong> — idiomas, costumes e cosmovisões completamente diferentes.</p>
<p>Jesus não isenta Seus discípulos de responsabilidade em nenhum desses níveis. Perto e longe. Familiar e estrangeiro. Tudo isso.</p>
<p>Para nos ajudar a pensar com clareza sobre essas camadas, o missiólogo Ralph Winter desenvolveu a <strong>Escala E</strong> — uma maneira simples de compreender a distância cultural que transponemos ao compartilhar o evangelho.</p>
<p><strong>A Escala E em Resumo</strong></p>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>E-0</strong> — Renovação de crentes nominais ou inativos</li>
</ul>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>E-1 </strong>— Alcançar pessoas em sua própria cultura e idioma</li>
<li><strong>E-2</strong> — Transpor barreiras culturais moderadas</li>
<li><strong>E-3</strong> — Missões de fronteira entre povos não alcançados</li>
</ul>
<p>Nas próximas semanas, exploraremos juntos essa escala. Falaremos sobre a missão local em sua própria Jerusalém e Judeia, sobre transpor fronteiras culturais com humildade e sobre os cerca de 40% da população mundial que ainda têm pouco ou nenhum acesso ao evangelho.</p>
<p>Mas nada disso faz sentido se desconsiderarmos o seguinte: Deus já está em ação. E nós estamos nos unindo a Ele. Façamos esta oração: &#8220;<strong>Senhor, ajuda-me a enxergar onde Tu estás agindo — e dá-me a coragem para me unir a Ti&#8221;.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Semana 1 (5 a 11 de abril) O Propósito Missionário de Deus</strong></p>
<p>Iniciaremos o mês fundamentando tudo no caráter de Deus. A missão não é apenas um programa executado pela igreja — é um reflexo de quem Deus é. De Gênesis a Apocalipse, Ele revela-se como um Deus que se aproxima das pessoas, que busca os perdidos, que envia. Nossas igrejas não realizam missões simplesmente por ser uma boa ideia; fazemos isso porque nos unimos a algo que Deus vem realizando desde o princípio.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Semana 2 (12 a 18 de abril) Cada Pessoa Mobilizada</strong></p>
<p>Esta publicação trata de senso de responsabilidade. Com muita frequência, a obra missionária parece ser algo que um pequeno comitê administra, enquanto o restante da igreja apenas assiste. Mas as Escrituras convocam cada crente a fazer parte desta história. Quero também que este texto leve a sério a guerra espiritual — Satanás age ativamente para enganar e destruir, e a missão avança por meio da oração.</p>
<p><strong>Semana 3 (19 a 25 de abril) Missões Locais — Jerusalém e Judeia</strong></p>
<p>Aqui, tornamo-nos práticos e voltamos o olhar para o que está mais próximo de casa. Com base nas categorias E-1 e E-2 mencionadas no trecho anterior, desafiaremos nossos leitores a observar as pessoas que já os cercam — vizinhos, colegas de trabalho e as comunidades que se encontram logo além dos muros de nossa igreja. A missão local não é um prêmio de consolação para quem não pode viajar para o exterior. É o ponto de partida para o qual a maioria de nós é chamada e, para muitos, é o lugar onde somos chamados a permanecer.</p>
<p><strong>Semana 4 (26 de abril a 2 de maio) Regiões Além — Os Não Alcançados</strong></p>
<p>Encerraremos o mês elevando o olhar dos leitores para o horizonte. Aproximadamente 40% da população mundial tem pouco ou nenhum acesso ao evangelho — não há igreja em sua comunidade, não há Bíblia em seu idioma e não há, em seu círculo de relacionamentos, ninguém que siga a Jesus. Essa não é uma estatística que se possa ignorar. Você pode fazer parte do alcance dos não alcançados por meio da oração, da contribuição e do apoio a aqueles que vão</p>
<p><strong>Spanish blog:
<br>
<br>El propósito misionero de Dios</strong></p>
<p><strong>Por Joel Comiskey,&nbsp;<em>El propósito misionero de Dios</em>&nbsp;(nuevo libro de 2026)</strong></p>
<p>La misión no es un programa que la iglesia gestione, es un reflejo de quién es Dios.</p>
<p>Cuanto más estudio las Escrituras —y cuanto más escribo mi nuevo libro sobre misiones— más claro me queda: la misión no empezó con nosotros. No empezó con un comité, una estrategia, ni siquiera con la Gran Comisión. La misión empieza con Dios.</p>
<p>Desde las primeras páginas de las Escrituras, vemos a un Dios que se acerca a las personas. Tras la Caída, busca a Adán y Eva. Después del diluvio, preserva un remanente. Y en Génesis 12, llama a Abraham, no como un fin en sí mismo, sino como un medio para alcanzar a las naciones: “En ti serán benditas todas las familias de la tierra”.</p>
<p>El plan de Dios siempre fue global. Su corazón siempre ha estado con todos los pueblos.</p>
<p>Aquí es donde debemos empezar. Porque si no hacemos esto bien, todo lo demás se convertirá en una actividad sin rumbo.</p>
<p>La misión no se trata principalmente de lo que hacemos, sino de quién es Dios. Dios es un Dios que envía.&nbsp;</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Él envía a Abraham.</li>
<li>Él envía a Moisés.</li>
<li>Él envía a los profetas.</li>
<li>Y, finalmente, Él envía a su Hijo.</li>
</ul>
<p>“Como el Padre me envió, así también yo los envío a ustedes” (Juan 20:21). La iglesia existe porque Dios la envía.</p>
<p>Y estamos llamados a unirnos a Él.</p>
<p><strong>El hilo misionero de las Escrituras</strong></p>
<p>Desde el Génesis hasta el Apocalipsis, la Biblia es una historia misionera. Los Salmos nos llaman a “proclamar su gloria entre las naciones” (Salmo 96:3).</p>
<p>
<br>Los profetas vislumbran un día en que personas de todas las naciones acudirán en masa al monte del Señor. El Apocalipsis culmina con una gran multitud de todas las tribus, lenguas y pueblos adorando ante el trono. Dios ha estado preparando esa escena desde el principio.</p>
<p>La misión no es un énfasis ocasional. Es la manifestación de la gloria de Dios. Como dijo John Piper: “La misión existe porque la adoración no” (John Piper, ¡Que las naciones se alegren!). Un día, la misión terminará. La adoración perdurará.</p>
<p><strong>Jerusalén, Judea, Samaria y el mundo</strong></p>
<p>Cuando Jesús da sus instrucciones finales en Hechos 1:8, no se limita a decir &#8220;vayan a todas partes&#8221;. Describe el mundo en capas, cada una de las cuales representa una distancia cultural creciente.</p>
<p><strong>Jerusalén</strong>&nbsp;: territorio propio.
<br><strong>Judea</strong>&nbsp;: familiar, pero más lejos.
<br><strong>Samaria</strong>&nbsp;: una región culturalmente tensa e históricamente hostil.
<br><strong>Los confines de la tierra</strong>&nbsp;: idiomas, costumbres y cosmovisiones completamente diferentes.</p>
<p>Jesús no deja escapar a sus discípulos en ningún sentido, cercanos y lejanos. Familiares y desconocidos, a todos.</p>
<p>Para ayudarnos a reflexionar con claridad sobre esas capas, el misionólogo Ralph Winter desarrolló la&nbsp;<strong>Escala E</strong>&nbsp;, una forma sencilla de comprender la distancia cultural que cruzamos al compartir el evangelio.</p>
<p><strong>La escala E de un vistazo</strong></p>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>E-0</strong> — Renovación de creyentes nominales o inactivos</li>
<li><strong>E-1</strong> — Llegar a las personas en tu propia cultura e idioma</li>
<li><strong>E-2</strong> — Superar barreras culturales moderadas</li>
<li><strong>E-3</strong> — Misiones fronterizas entre pueblos no alcanzados</li>
</ul>
<p>En las próximas semanas, exploraremos juntos esta escala. Hablaremos sobre la misión local en su propia Jerusalén y Judea, sobre cómo superar las barreras culturales con humildad y sobre el aproximadamente 40 % de la población mundial que aún tiene poco o ningún acceso al evangelio.</p>
<p>Pero nada de esto tiene sentido si no es así: Dios ya está obrando. Y nosotros nos unimos a Él. Hagamos&nbsp;esta oración: “<strong>Señor, ayúdame a ver dónde estás obrando y dame el valor para unirme a ti”.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Semana 1 (5-11 de abril)</strong>&nbsp;<strong>El propósito misionero de Dios</strong></p>
<p>Comenzaremos el mes fundamentando todo en el carácter de Dios. La misión no es un programa que la iglesia dirige, sino un reflejo de quién es Dios. Desde Génesis hasta Apocalipsis, Él es un Dios que se acerca a las personas, que busca a los perdidos, que envía. Nuestras iglesias no realizan misiones porque sea una buena idea; lo hacemos porque nos unimos a algo que Dios ha estado haciendo desde el principio.</p>
<p><strong>Semana 2 (12-18 de abril)</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Todas las personas movilizadas</strong></p>
<p>Esta publicación trata sobre la responsabilidad. Con demasiada frecuencia, las misiones parecen algo que maneja un pequeño comité mientras el resto de la iglesia observa. Pero las Escrituras llaman a cada creyente a participar en esta historia. También quiero que esta publicación aborde con seriedad la guerra espiritual: Satanás trabaja activamente para engañar y destruir, y la misión avanza mediante la oración.</p>
<p><strong>Semana 3 (19-25 de abril)</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Misiones locales: Jerusalén y Judea</strong></p>
<p>Aquí entramos en materia práctica y cercana a la realidad. Basándonos en las categorías E-1 y E-2 del fragmento, invitemos a nuestros lectores a fijarse en las personas que ya les rodean: vecinos, compañeros de trabajo, las comunidades más allá de los muros de nuestra iglesia. La misión local no es un premio de consolación para quienes no pueden ir al extranjero. Es donde la mayoría de nosotros estamos llamados a empezar, y para muchos, es donde estamos llamados a quedarnos.</p>
<p><strong>Semana 4 (26 de abril &#8211; 2 de mayo)</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Regiones más allá: lo inexplorado</strong></p>
<p>Concluiremos el mes invitando a nuestros lectores a mirar hacia el futuro. Aproximadamente el 40% de la población mundial tiene poco o ningún acceso al evangelio: no hay iglesia en su comunidad, ni Biblia en su idioma, ni nadie en su entorno que siga a Jesús. Esta estadística no debe pasarse por alto. Tú puedes contribuir a alcanzar a quienes aún no han escuchado el evangelio mediante la oración, las donaciones y el apoyo a quienes lo hacen.</p>
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