The Matthew 28:19 Project

If you are a Christian, you are called to be a missionary. Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He gave us a clear mission: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 28:19) And Mark records these words: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15)

That’s the core of The Matthew 28:19 Project—sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. For me, God opened the door through social media. I’ve been told that what I’m doing isn’t groundbreaking, that Christians already know they should share the gospel. But here’s the truth: many Christians aren’t doing it. I was one of them for a long time.

If someone looked at my life ten years ago—or even five—they wouldn’t have known I was a Christian. Today, that’s different. A quick look at my social media pages, my desk at work, or even a casual chat reveals where I stand. My coworkers, friends, and family are all aware that I follow Christ.

How about you? Do your family and friends know? Do your coworkers know? Could someone look at your social media and see Jesus reflected there? If they can’t tell that you follow Jesus, you are part of the problem, and you are not sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Here’s the good news: sharing the gospel doesn’t have to be complicated. Just because someone else is doing it doesn’t mean you can’t. God has given you a unique circle of influence—your family, friends, coworkers, and community. That’s where He has placed you to share the Good News.

It doesn’t matter if you’re introverted, extroverted, or somewhere in between—sharing the gospel is for everyone. My journey started with something simple: posting Bible verses on Facebook. At first, I didn’t even understand why I was doing it. Maybe it was because I was tired of all the negativity on my feed. Perhaps it was because someone said something harsh about God, and, being passive-aggressive, I wanted to push back. Whatever the reason, God was sneaky and used it to get me started.

Later, I began adding verses to photos of the kids in our church’s Awana program. It was a way to promote Awana, but God was also guiding me into a new kind of ministry—one that utilized the talents He had given me to start my little online ministry.

As Pastor Buddy says, we’re all missionaries. Not everyone will stand in a pulpit or travel overseas, but every believer is called to share the gospel. God has given each of us talents that can be used to share the good news of Jesus with others. The gospel isn’t meant to be hidden—it’s meant to be shared with our families, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and even strangers.

And it doesn’t have to be complicated. Maybe it’s as simple as wearing a T-shirt with a favorite verse on it. I have one that says, “Normal isn’t coming back, but Jesus is.” I bought it at an Ivan Parker concert, and every time I wear it, someone comments. That opens the door for conversation or, at the very least, it plants a seed, a thought in a person’s mind: Jesus is coming back.

At other times, it might be sharing a verse on social media, writing one on a sticky note at home or work, or even sharing a song lyric that speaks to your heart. The more you share Jesus in small ways, the more God will create opportunities for you to share Jesus in bigger ways.

Remember this: sharing the gospel doesn’t always mean preaching a sermon or traveling overseas. More often, it simply involves pointing people to Jesus in the middle of everyday life. If God can use someone like me, an introvert with talents in photography, digital content creation, and writing, to spread His Word, think about what He can do with you and the talents He has given you. So, how will you use what God has placed in your hands to share the gospel?