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The Gospel Challenge
"Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on
earth has been given to me. Therefore GO and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and
of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have
commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the
age." Matthew 28:18-20
"THE 13/30 WINDOW"
Missiologoists have coined the term "the 10/40 Window," defining the
geographical region 10 degrees to 40 degrees north of the Equator, an
area of the globe considered by many to be the most unreached and
unevangelized region of the world. But what is more crucial for us to
consider is not "the 10/40 Window" but "the 13/30 Window." This
defines the age group of people between 13 to 30 years old, which is
really the greatest harvest field in the world today.
First of all, this age group is most open to the gospel. Secondly, it
is the most important group because they are the future of the Church
and the world. As such, when you reach the youth (who are located on
campuses), you affect the future of Christianity and the whole world.
Just look at the facts according to the UN Population Division and the
Population Reference Bureau (2000):
- 60 percent of the whole world are aged 24 and under.
- 30 percent (or 1.7 billion) are aged between 10 to 24 years old.
This age group is the greatest harvest field because they are the most
likely to become followers of Christ. Surveys say, 90% of all people
become Christians before the age of 25. (Barna Research)
But who is going to reach them?
"The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the
harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field."
Matthew 9:37-38
Read on to understand our calling.
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