“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19,20)

“Hit the small ball, before you hit the big ball.” Those are the sage words of a dear golfing friend. He’s witnessed many of my muffed shots. At least, when I’ve topped the ball it has usually gone forward with a certain amount of ‘top-spin’, ‘worm burning’ distance. But those trenchlike, behind the ball divots are only admired and cheered on by an excavator. Let’s see, if we can use this metaphor to positively move 2KM’s impact forward! Make disciples!

Most of us as pastors and ministry leaders know it is crucial to keep our eye on the ‘ball-of-ministry’ (the small ball) God has entrusted to us. To take the focus off our church’s ministry will soon take a toll. A ‘top-spin’ ministry leaves us ‘short’ of God’s intended greens (goals), while a ‘divot-entrench’ ministry very quickly leads to ruin. 2KM desires to be a source of encouragement to pastors and churches, as they effectively move their local ministry forward.

At the same time, 2KM knows God’s vision is also focused on the big, Global Ball of Ministry. Part of striking the ‘small-ball’ is having a ‘big-ball’ impact. God’s design for the Kingdom of the Church is on the same course as His design for the Kingdom of the State. The apostles and early churches did just that. As they cared for their local work, they also move the Gospel forward on the ‘big ball’ course of paganism, corrupt governments, and prisons. The advancement of spiritual, physical, and emotional wellness around the globe is a direct result of the church’s Gospel-striking impact. Making disciples here, there, everywhere… keep your eye on the Gospel-Ball this is the local and global desire of God!