J. Hudson Taylor (1832-1905) was an English missionary to China. He founded the China Inland Mission which at his death included 205 mission stations with over 800 missionaries, and 125,000 Chinese Christians. I have always admired Him and his story is an inspiration to everyone who wants to see the Gospel message reach those who are not yet saved. What motivates you to be a part of God’s mission? So far, in addition to planting two independent congregations (River Falls & Houlton) Trinity has two mission stations. Imagine having the passion of Hudson Taylor, here in Hudson, Wisconsin!
Hudson Taylor was interviewing some young people who had volunteered for the Lord’s service. He asked several practical questions to find out how well qualified they were for the life they were anticipating. “And why do you wish to go as a foreign missionary?” “I want to reach others across the sea because Christ has commanded us to go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature,” one replied. Another said, “I want to go because millions are dying without ever having heard of Jesus, the only One who can save them.” Others have similar answers.
Hudson Taylor looked at them thoughtfully for a moment and then said. “All of your motives are good, but I fear they will fail you in times of severe testing and tribulation—especially if you are confronted with the possibility of having to face death for your testimony. The only motive that will enable you to remain true is stated in II Corinthians 5:14. “For the love of Christ compels us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all…”
Hudson’s missional momentum will keep us on the move in Hudson, Wisconsin and across the world. Our goals for Trinity all begin with the motivation of God’s love. Check ou
t Goal #6 from the Strategic Plan!
Missional Momentum
Hudson Taylor was interviewing some young people who had volunteered for the Lord’s service. He asked several practical questions to find out how well qualified they were for the life they were anticipating. “And why do you wish to go as a foreign missionary?” “I want to reach others across the sea because Christ has commanded us to go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature,” one replied. Another said, “I want to go because millions are dying without ever having heard of Jesus, the only One who can save them.” Others have similar answers.
Hudson Taylor looked at them thoughtfully for a moment and then said. “All of your motives are good, but I fear they will fail you in times of severe testing and tribulation—especially if you are confronted with the possibility of having to face death for your testimony. The only motive that will enable you to remain true is stated in II Corinthians 5:14. “For the love of Christ compels us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all…”
Hudson’s missional momentum will keep us on the move in Hudson, Wisconsin and across the world. Our goals for Trinity all begin with the motivation of God’s love. Check ou
t Goal #6 from the Strategic Plan!Missional Momentum
- Goal: The love of Christ compels us to utilize and leverage all our resources to effectively move forward on a daily mission to love God and others.
- Objective: Trinity balances the ministries of program and provision under a single vision with an effective organizational structure for leadership and ministry.
It might interest you to know that Trinity’s leadership team is working very hard on all our goals. Goal # 6 is critical to keep us moving. But, without God’s love, all our best resources would accomplish very little. In the face of any and every hardship we must be compelled by His love.
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