There are several factors contributing to the success of the GCC. They include the power of prayer; the authority and power of God's word; effective organization, administration, and promotion; and unity and teamwork. The role of local churches in these matters is of utmost importance to us. Through Christ, anything is possible, so large or small, we need your church's cooperation and support.

We believe that God is calling on church leaders around the world to lead His people in fulfillment of their Great Commission duties. He is giving many a renewed vision for local, national, and international outreach. We must do all we can to fulfill our duties. One can only imagine what impact we can have today as a unified body, mobilized to fulfill the Great Commission task. Its time we finally got excited about world evangelism, and its way past time that we should work together to try to get the job done.

There is great diversity among churches. That is a good thing. God made all flavors of individuals. There are churches for each. What must not be allowed is strife and competition between the various faith-based churches and denominations around the world. That is a basic tenant of the GCC's philosophy. After all, are we not all God's children?

As a church body, there are at least four important things you can do to help us and others serving in missions and doing Great Commission work:

• First and foremost, we need you to pray. Nothing is more important to us than being continually covered by the effective, fervent prayers of God's people.
• Second, we need you, no matter whether you are a pastor or a layman, to keep spreading God's Word. Stir the hearts of those around you. Rally them to God and to love for one another.
• Third, we need you to unite with us and others serving around the world to accomplish the task before us! We believe every Christian desires to be personally involved in missions in some way. We cannot help feeling so (though we often cover up or disguise those feelings through our own free will actions). God gives us a desire to see others saved that is inherent with our new Christian nature. So, challenge your youth, your young adults, as well as your mature and senior adults to get involved in any way possible. Train them up, and send them out! Remember, it does not matter whether the people in your church desire to serve locally, nationally, or internationally so long as they are willing to serve! God will place each of us right where He wants us to be!
• Finally, we ask that your church prayerfully consider increasing its overall financial support for missions. As we mentioned earlier in this document, the current level of commitment for missions support by churches worldwide is simply not enough to get the job done. Step out in faith and commit to give like you have never given before.

  The work that the GCC is supporting will probably take many years to accomplish. Time is short, however, so we need all the help your church and every other church can give. Be a leading, missions-minded church! Help us today with this Great Commission work. Millions of souls around the world are hanging in the balance, and your church's involvement will make a difference.

  As we mentioned earlier in this document, the GCC is working to open local chapter offices throughout the world. We are doing so to help you as we work to support and implement this Great Commission work. Please commit to help us and to work with us, as we serve our Lord and Savior by serving you.