Today, the common argument says, further evangelism and church planting is the responsibility of indigenous Majority World Christians, while European and North American churches focus their world mission on infrastructure and interchurch companionship that avoids colonial condescension and cultural meddling.

Sammie has written a comprehensive curriculum to guide them in that commitment. The web-based series has 4 modules made up of 12 teachings, complete with large-group presentations, marketing graphics, supplemental resources, and small group questions.

When a church does have clarity on its specific mission then it leads to alignment of the time, treasure, and talent of the church. The culture of the congregation aligns under the agreed upon mission which leads to agreement on specific strategies to try together, which leads to clarity on roles and responsibilities. In the right roles that are fulfilling God's mission for the church, people find fulfillment and fruitfulness. The church is more likely to be healthy and grow.

One of those basic needs to address is for the members of the congregation to, in addition to loving Jesus, actually love one another. However, I've learned, as I'm sure you have, that knowing something and doing it are very different things. As Christians, we all know we are to love God first and love others. It's the Great Commandment: "Jesus replied, 'You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment.