Finishing the Task: A Call to Global Mission

Rick Warren shares a compelling vision for how the church can contribute to global gospel proclamation and fulfill the Great Commission. He urges believers to seek mentors, models, partners, and friends to help finish strong. Warren emphasizes prayer for God’s power, training every believer to preach the gospel, and celebrating diversity as part of God’s design. He outlines practical actions, such as translating Scripture for all, applying God’s Word personally, modeling Christ’s love, and using homes for worship and outreach, just like the early church. Stressing the importance of joyful worship, financial sacrifice, and resource sharing, Warren calls the church to unity in diversity. He concludes by encouraging a return to the simplicity and community of Acts as the key to finishing the task.

Talk Outline

00:00 Opening Remarks and Gratitude
00:37 Empowering the Next Generation
01:46 Wisdom from Experience
02:40 A Call to Action: The Great Commission
03:23 Ten Action Steps from Acts
04:11 The Power of Prayer and Translation
05:19 Celebrating Diversity in Ministry
06:33 Training and Mobilizing Believers
08:32 Applying and Modeling God’s Word
09:51 The Role of Love and Community
11:34 Concluding Thoughts and Blessings

This recording is from the Fourth Lausanne Congress, held in Incheon, South Korea in September 2024. This gathering brought together global church leaders to collaborate on mission strategies for advancing the gospel. Through plenary sessions, table group discussions, and collaborative workshops, the Congress focused on addressing critical gaps in global mission today.