Posted October 15, 2013 by
Tags: Spiritual Life My Wheaton
World Christian Fellowship
As I looked at blogs of Wheaton students, I found a post about the campus organization called World Christian Fellowship sponsored by the Office of Christian Outreach. The OCO is responsible for many on campus and off campus ministry opportunities throughout the year, including spring break and summer missions trips. The following post was written by Forrest, a Wheaton senior, and he defines the idea of a World Christian.
So, what is a “World Christian”?
It’s my understanding that at the core of being a World Christian is a heart that loves the diversity of the global church and has a passion for the mission of God to all nations. The manner in which a World Christian expresses this particular love and passion varies dramatically. College students (with little money) who recognize the importance of missions, yet are not called to front lines work, can still participate in the mission of God. They can be a World Christian who responds by praying. Prayer really does change things! God has ordained in his wisdom that prayer be the means by which things move forward in this world. Prayer causes good to grow and evil to cease. If we really understand this, how could we not join God in his mission to spread the fragrance of Christ to all nations, by praying towards that end!
The in-gathering of the Gentiles (of every language) into the people of God through Jesus Christ is such a beautiful vision to have one’s life shaped by. Thus, WCF at Wheaton College hopes to encourage students to participate in God’s global mission, mainly through intercession but not limited to it.
Oh that the Lord world raise up prayer warriors for the mission of GOD! And may the entire Wheaton community benefit because of it!! Amen.