Op Order (military style)

1.  SITUATION

"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places" (Ephesians 6:12).  Half the people in the world do not know a Christian who speaks their language, eats their food, or wears their clothes.  The church does not exist within their culture.

2.  MISSION

" Go ye therefore, and teach all nations" (Matthew 28:19).  Create and maintain the "kingdom of God" within every existing linguistic and ethnic context.

3.  EXECUTION

"As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you" (John 20:21).  Incarnate the church in a new context the way God incarnated Himself, by the power of the Holy Spirit with the participation (prayer and sacrifice) of God's people.

4.  SERVICE & SUPPORT

"How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed?  and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard?  and how shall they hear without a preacher?  And how shall they preach, except they be sent" (Romans 10:14-15)?  Local churches send resources of people, money, and prayer so that someone can live and minister within an un- reached culture.  Agencies providing support (Bible translations, Gospel recordings, radio broadcasts, medical assistance, famine relief, etc.) enhance effectiveness.  Other organizations (Adopt-a-People Clearing House, the ECFA, this outfit, etc.) contribute by serving the resource base, sending agencies, and support agencies.

5.  COMMAND & SIGNAL

"…and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it" (Matthew 16:18).  Jesus is the Commander-In-Chief.  His followers act on His word and in His name.  Though diverse, they unite to accomplish the mission.  Each one contributes according to his or her abilities and circumstances.