Center for Great Commission Studies

05/29/2026

“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.” – Colossians 3:15

05/28/2026

"God involves us in his mission not because he needs us but because he loves us."

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05/28/2026

Every day, we feature a student or alum serving around the world and invite you to pray with us as they take the gospel to the nations. 🌍🙏🏼

✨ Head to our website to explore all of our prayer cards, and check out today’s featured one through the link below!

https://www.thecgcs.org/prayer-card-of-the-day/

05/27/2026

“And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses…” – Colossians 2:13

05/27/2026

NEW

Understanding worldview and culture is vital to our contextualization efforts as missionaries. However, knowing how to take our understanding of a culture and implement it wisely in our missions strategy and Gospel communication can sometimes be unclear. On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan seek to answer the question, to what extent should we utilize worldview frameworks, like honor-shame, in our cross-cultural evangelism? And how do we ensure that the Gospel is accurately portrayed in this process? We hope you enjoy this installment of The Sent Life's Summer Lecture Series!

Click the link to listen below!
https://www.thecgcs.org/resources/podcast/summer-lecture-series-understanding-and-using-worldview-frameworks-in-missions/

05/26/2026

"To belong to Jesus is to embrace the nations with Him."

– William Carey

05/25/2026

“If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; and if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which you experience when you patiently endure the same sufferings that we suffer.” – 2 Corinthians 1:6

05/25/2026

Good resources can help open the door to meaningful gospel conversations in your community. 📖

In this new CGCS resource review, discover five gospel tracts that are practical to keep on hand as you share Christ with neighbors, classmates, coworkers, and others around you.

Read the full article at the link below!

Gospel tracts. What are they? What purpose(s) do they serve in evangelism? What things should we look for […]

05/22/2026

“ For as we share abundantly in Christ's sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too.” – 2 Corinthians 1:5

05/22/2026

The Center for Great Commission Studies (CGCS) serves as the hub for missionary mobilization at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Our mission is to equip and mobilize students, faculty, and staff to fulfill the Great Commission. We accomplish this through classroom instruction, community engagement, and global outreach - in partnership with local churches, state conventions, the North American Mission Board (NAMB), and the International Mission Board (IMB). ❤️🌏

05/21/2026

"Despite globalization and mobility, until Christ returns, there will always be a need for churches to train, send, and financially support intentional missionaries."

– Andy Johnson