State of the World / The Task Remaining

Summary

This video script highlights the global disparity in the distribution of Christian resources and missionary efforts. It examines the world's 7 billion people, dividing them into three groups: Christians (World C), those with access to the gospel but who haven’t embraced it (World B), and those with no access to the gospel (World A). The script emphasizes that despite 72% of missionaries being sent to World C, only 3% of missionaries and 1% of mission funding reach World A. With 2 billion people lacking access to the gospel, the video urges viewers to reflect on how they can contribute to changing this imbalance.

Takeaways

• 😀 Jesus gave a mission 2,000 years ago to go and make disciples of all nations.
• 😀 33% of the world identifies as Christian, but not all are true believers in Christ.
• 😀 38% of the world has access to the gospel but has not yet chosen to follow Jesus.
• 😀 29% of the world (1 in 4 people) has never heard of Jesus and has no access to the gospel.
• 😀 Only 1 in 1,800 Christians in World C becomes a cross-cultural missionary.
• 😀 72% of missionaries are sent to World C, where there is already access to the gospel.
• 😀 25% of missionaries are sent to World B, where the gospel is accessible but rejected.
• 😀 Only 3% of missionaries are sent to World A, the least reached and most unreached population.
• 😀 Less than 2% of Christian income globally is given to Christ’s causes, and only 6% of that goes to missions.
• 😀 87% of missions funds go to World C, while only 1% is allocated to World A, which contains 2 billion unreached people.
• 😀 Annually, more money is spent on Halloween costumes for pets in the U.S. than is sent to World A for missions.

Q & A

What is the primary mission of Christians according to the script?

The primary mission of Christians is to 'GO and make disciples of all nations,' as instructed by Jesus 2,000 years ago. The script highlights that this mission is not complete until the task is accomplished, and only then will Christians receive the blessing of Jesus' return.

How is the global population categorized in the script?

The global population is divided into three groups: 'World C' (33% Christians), 'World B' (38% with access to the gospel but have not accepted it), and 'World A' (29% with no access to the gospel).

What does 'World C' refer to?

'World C' refers to the 33% of the world's population that identifies as Christian. However, not all of these individuals are true believers in Christ; some merely identify as Christian due to cultural reasons or nominal belief.

What is the difference between 'World B' and 'World C'?

While 'World C' includes people who identify as Christian, 'World B' consists of people who have access to Christian resources (such as Bibles, churches, and Christians in their communities) but have chosen not to follow Jesus.

What does 'World A' represent?

'World A' represents the 29% of the global population who have never heard of Jesus and have no access to the gospel, meaning they lack Bibles, churches, and nearby believers.

How many missionaries are sent to World A, World B, and World C?

Only 3% of the total missionary force is sent to World A, while 25% go to World B, and 72% are sent to World C, despite the fact that World A has the least access to the gospel.

What is the financial situation regarding missions?

Annually, Christians in World C earn $42 trillion but only give about $700 billion to Christian causes. Of that, only $45 billion is directed toward missions, and out of that, only 1% ($450 million) is allocated to World A.

How does missions funding for World A compare to other causes?

The amount allocated to missions in World A is significantly lower than for other causes. In fact, Americans spend more money on Halloween costumes for their pets than is given to World A missions annually.

What is the main challenge highlighted in the script regarding global missions?

The main challenge is the disproportionate allocation of resources and missionaries. While 29% of the world (World A) has no access to the gospel, only 3% of missionaries and 1% of mission funds are directed toward reaching these unreached people.

What is the call to action for the audience at the end of the script?

The script ends with a call to action, asking the audience what they are going to do to change the situation and help bring the gospel to the 2 billion people in World A who still do not have access to it.