Losing Our Lives for the Gospel | Jason Staggers

Every follower of Jesus is called to lose their life, not only for Jesus, but for the cause of his message - the gospel (Mark 8:35). The Church must take up this call to preach the gospel and make disciples as its greatest purpose before the nations can be reached and the Kingdom of God triumph throughout the earth - a victory we should expect before the return of Christ (Matthew 24:14). As we do our part to intentionally make disciples and advance God's Kingdom, Jesus will do His part to build each local church as a bi-product of His mission. It's time to stop trying to build the church through volunteers at events and start advancing God's Kingdom by making disciples.