Welcome to Global Outreach at Grace Community Church. We want to help you discover how you can participate in local, national, or international efforts to bring the two hands of the gospel – physical help and spiritual truth – to a variety of people and places.
There is no question that our God is a missions God. He told Abraham that through his family all nations would be blessed. He told His disciples, “Go ye therefore into all the world.”
CONTACT:
Steve Rumpf, Global Outreach Pastor
Multi-site Church Office
3215 Old Jacksonville Rd.
Tyler, Texas 75701
903-593-3800 x120
Blog: go-gcc.org (coming soon)
Betty O'Maker, Missions Coordinator
Downtown Ministry Center
235 S. Broadway
Tyler, Texas 75702
903-595-5249 x15
Blog: go-gcc.org (coming soon)
GLOBAL OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
August 27
Commissioning The Haglers
Join us as we celebrate Trace and Christa Hagler's commission into the
mission field on Friday, August 27, at 6pm in the Chapel at Old Jacksonville. Everyone is invited so bring the kids, too!
Catalyst - Become An Agent of World Change Global Outreach Directory & Devo
The idea for CATALYST took root years ago when I read a book about discipleship entitled Change Agent. It reminded me of my college chemistry class when I learned about the function and characteristics of a change agent known as a catalyst.
I wondered then – and still do – if a witness for Christ isn’t a great deal like a catalyst.
Then in the 1970’s, automobiles came out with catalytic converters, and I was sure my thinking was correct. “Catalytic Converter” seemed like a good description for Billy Graham.
“Catalysis is the process in which the rate of a chemical reaction is either increased or decreased by means of a chemical substance known as a catalyst.
The catalyst may participate in multiple chemical transformations. Catalysts that speed the reaction are called positive catalysts. Catalysts that slow down the reaction are called negative catalysts or inhibitors.” Did you notice words like process, multiple, transformations, positive, and negative? The definition goes on to say, “… the reaction rate depends on the frequency of contact of the reactant…” “Although catalysts are not consumed by the reaction itself, they may be inhibited, deactivated or destroyed by secondary processes.”
That last statement sort of reminds me of the big three negative “secondary processes” believers face: The World, the Flesh, and the Devil. Like most metaphors, this one falls apart at some points. Chemists know that a catalyst is not consumed by the reaction itself.
That is not true for many who testify of the claims of Christ in extremely hostile environments of physical disease and personal dangers. I believe the first missionary said something about being poured out like a drink offering, and having fought a good fight, he finished the race and kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:6-7).
This booklet is designed for two purposes: to honor and glorify God and to help you as you pray for world evangelization - specifically our missionaries. It is both a 28 Day Devotional 28Day.org and a Missions Directory. It is my hope that you will be well-prepared as a catalytic change agent for God.
