In Matthew 28:19, Jesus gave his followers a specific task. Many of you know these words as the Great Commission: “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations. . .”
What you may not realize is that this is a completable task. Many of God’s commands are not completable but rather calls for ongoing faithfulness. But the Great Commission is a different type of commandment—it has a measurable end in sight.
Jesus wants every ethnic group on earth to have access to the gospel through a thriving, reproducing church. That goal isn’t abstract or endless—it’s something we can actually track, something we can actually finish.
Through this year’s REACH conference, we hope you’ll come away with a fresh perspective on the Great Commission and an understanding of how you can help finish the task.
Nate Irwin
Pastor of Global Outreach
Through this year’s REACH conference, we hope you’ll come away with a fresh perspective on the Great Commission and an understanding of how you can help finish the task.
Nate Irwin
Pastor of Global Outreach
Schedule
Sunday, Sept. 27
9 & 10:45 AM · Sunday Message: Pastor Nate Irwin
9 & 10:45 AM · kidREACH in Sunday school, grades K-6th
5 PM · REACH Worship-Based Prayer Night · Learn More
REACH Magazine · Pick up this year’s REACH Magazine to learn about what it will take to finish the task.
Missionary Christmas Tree · Pick up an ornament in the atrium to send a gift to one of our missionaries.
Friday, Oct. 2
6-8 PM · First Friday Prayer: An Evening with our Missionary Families · Register
Meet our REACH missionaries, learn more about them, and pray for an unreached people group.
Sunday, Oct. 4
9 & 10:45 AM · Sunday Message: Pastor Johnny McClaughlin
Missionary Prayer Guide · Pick up this year’s prayer guide in the atrium so you’ll know how to pray for our missionaries throughout the year.
Afshin Ziafat
Featured speaker on Sept. 28
Afshin Ziafat is the lead pastor of Providence Church in Frisco, Texas, and a board member of The Gospel Coalition. Afshin’s passion is to teach the Word of God as the authority and guide for life, to preach Jesus Christ as the only Savior and Redeemer of mankind, and to proclaim the love of Christ as the greatest treasure and hope in life. Before taking his current role in 2010, Afshin spent over a decade traveling and proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ in churches, retreats, camps, and conferences, also traveling into the Middle East to train Iranian pastors.
Uncle George
Featured speaker on Oct. 5
George Chavanikamannil was born and raised in southern India and accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior as a young man. After marrying his wife, Leela, they both felt called by God to share the gospel in northern India. After preparing for ministry and receiving theological training, George served at World Vision for ten years. George founded Good News for India in 1986 and New Theological College in 1989. Good News for India has been a strategic global partner of College Park Church since 2007. He is fondly known as Uncle George by all who know him.
REACH Magazine
REACH, our annual Global Outreach magazine, releases Sunday, Sept. 20! Pick up your copy in the atrium and read about how College Park missionaries are working towards finishing the task.
Prayer Guide
This year’s missionary prayer guide will be available on Sunday, Oct. 4 in the atrium. Use the prayer guide throughout the year to pray for our missionaries.
Featured Books
Books will be available for purchase in the atrium on Sundays, Sept. 27 & Oct. 4 for $5 each.
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Learn More
Visit our Global Outreach page to learn more about our missionaries, ministry partners, and Vision Trips.