EVANGELISM, DISCIPLESHIP & MISSIONS (EDM)

 B Y   D A V I D   M c Q U E L Introduction Christianity is not merely a set of doctrines or rituals; it is a living relationship with Jesus Christ that transforms the believer from the inside out. This transformation is not mechanical but organic — a growth process that mirrors the natural development of life. Just as a seed germinates, matures, and multiplies, so the believer, having received Christ, becomes a new creation, grows in faith, shares the gospel, and multiplies disciples. This essay explores the four stages of organic spiritual growth: New Creation , Spiritual Maturity , Evangelism , and Discipleship Multiplication . 1. New Creation: Identity Transformed Paul declares in 2 Corinthians 5:17: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” This is the starting point of organic spiritual growth. Theological Foundation Union with Christ : Salvation is not simply forgiveness of sins; it ...

B Y   D A V I D   M c Q U E L The founding of the CMS The Preaching of the gospel is Christ’s greatest commission to the global Church, Mark  16:15. The preaching of the gospel stands as Christ’s greatest commission to the global Church, as recorded in Mark 16:15: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” This command is not merely a suggestion but a divine mandate that defines the mission and identity of the Church. It emphasizes universality, calling believers to transcend cultural, ethnic, and geographical boundaries to proclaim the good news of salvation. The gospel itself is the message of Christ’s death, resurrection, and promise of eternal life, and its proclamation ensures that humanity encounters God’s grace and truth. For the Church, this commission establishes preaching as the central task, shaping worship, discipleship, and service. It is through preaching that faith is awakened, communities are transformed, and nations are...

By D a v i d   M c Q u e l The first big step towards getting some saved is getting them to listen to the gospel. That is why Jesus said in Matthew 28 and Mark 16, “Go…” And Paul emphasized this in Romans 10: 13 and 14, “For “whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.” How then shall they call on Him in whom  they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?” (NKJV) Receiving the free gift of Salvation largely depends on the world hearing about his love. It is like a medical breakthrough for a devastating illness that is not made public. What’s the good of it? Finding the solution is half the job. That is why in every hospital and clinic, there are always posters of new medications, either just invented or improved. Even though it is in the hospital, the drug makers make a lot of investments in public education. Likewise, for the message of salvation, there has to be an inv...

 TODAY marks 7 years since the blog World Missions Africa was created. We are convinced God wants us to lift our focus beyond Africa to the harvest of the nations. Therefore, in the spirit of this obedience, this blog will no longer be called World Missions Africa, but Evangelism, Discipleship and Missions a.k.a. EDM Blog. Thank you all our tens of thousands of visitors. We are glad that the blog blesses your life. The Team. 

B Y D A V I D M c Q U E L These three life necessities cannot be acquired through wealth or riches: hope, peace, and joy. Our world today knows more heartache than good news. The number of people whose hearts are broken daily is not even reflected in the number of suicides, because it far outweighs it. Among lovers, family and relatives, colleagues, teammates, or business partners, the stories and experiences of heartbreaks cannot be documented. That is because there will be no library enough to contain its volumes. Betrayal has become a norm rather than an exception. Parents betray children and children betray parents. The intimacy among couples, largely, is cosmetic and just for a show. Our media and relation tabloids are washed with detestable and jaw-dropping stories of harm and anguish that the heart finds disturbing. We have the political scene become more clueless than ever before. Men and women in politics are offering no hope in sight. In fact, they are telling us more broad...

  B Y    D A V I D     M C Q U E L Hello Everyone!   It has been a long while. The year 2022 has finally passed. And we are still here. God is to be glorified. We absolutely give God thanks.   I tried to review the year, looking backwards at my pleasure and displeasure with the year. I also did try to see where I failed, underperformed or missed the mark both set by God or by my heart. I always like to do an honest self-appraisal. I bear in mind that either lavishing praises on myself or ignoring things that should be fixed are not to my advantage. Transparency may hurt but I stand to gain first before someone else.   Here are a few things that I came to a conclusion on: 1.       I need to make certain necessary adjustments or changes or repositioning either on my character, my commitment, my determination or my effort. This is non-negotiable. I cannot continue to do things the way I did and expect a di...