The Church’s Forgotten Mission: A Call to Rekindle Our Zeal for Evangelism

The burden for lost souls weighs heavily on my heart, and I am deeply troubled by the complacency of many churches toward the perishing world. While we gather to worship in comfort, countless souls head toward eternal torment — yet so many remain unmoved. How can we claim to love God and still ignore the very mission Christ entrusted to us?

The Tragic Complacency of the Modern Church

As the world sinks deeper into sin and darkness, many churches have grown cold toward the Great Commission. We are quick to build structures, strengthen leadership, and secure financial stability — yet evangelism often becomes an afterthought, if not entirely forgotten. Christ’s command to "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature" (Mark 16:15, KJV) has been reduced to an optional ministry rather than the heartbeat of the church.

This burden has led me to street evangelism, stepping in where many churches have grown silent. But should this really be left to a few individuals? Evangelism is not the work of a select few; it is the responsibility of the entire church.

A Biblical Church Must Be Self-Propagating

A healthy, biblical church is not only:

  • Self-Governing – with sound leadership and spiritual oversight
  • Self-Supporting – with faithful giving and financial stewardship
    But also:
  • Self-Propagating – actively reaching the lost and making disciples

Yet, tragically, while many churches emphasize leadership and finances, evangelism remains neglected. The early church grew through the faithful preaching of the Gospel — not through polished programs or impressive buildings. We must remember that the primary mission of the church is to make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20), and without this, we are failing in our God-given purpose.

Evangelism: A Divine Mandate, Not an Option

A church may have sound doctrine, strong leadership, and financial stability, but if it is not fulfilling Christ’s Great Commission, it is failing in its purpose. Evangelism is not an optional ministry — it is a divine mandate, and to ignore it is to neglect the very reason we exist as the body of Christ.

Brethren, let this be a wake-up call! Let us not deceive ourselves into thinking we are spiritually alive when, in reality, we are as lifeless as the church in Sardis: "I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead" (Revelation 3:1, KJV).

A Call to Action: Rekindle the Flame

May God stir our hearts. May He reignite our zeal for the lost, not just as churches, but as individuals. Let us remember that every believer is called to proclaim the Gospel — in our homes, our neighborhoods, our workplaces, and beyond. The time is short, the need is urgent, and the call is clear.

Let us rise, go forth, and preach Christ crucified — the only hope for a dying world. Amen.

~KENNETH






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