"Go"

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel . . . (Mark 16:15).

Jesus' example teaches us to go out into communities where the people are. That's what he did. He did not teach us to build a building and expect people to come to us. That's not the best way to evangelize. People are more likely to come to know Jesus when Christians demonstrate care for them and when relationships are built. 

Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching" Hebrews 10:25).

That's not to say that churches aren't important. They are. But they're more effective at things like growing believers, strengthening faith, teaching God's Word and will, providing fellowship, and worshiping God. That's because it's hard to get non-believers to walk through the church doors to hear the gospel message. But when we go out into the world and live the gospel message, we can have a great impact. Then, we can accompany our new friends to church.

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost (Matthew 28:19).

Jesus commanded his followers to go several times. He didn't say to build and they will come, to wait and be patient for something to happen, or to become as educated as possible so you can teach and preach well. He said to go. How well are we Christians following that command? How well are you?

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