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It has been said that the missional church is to be judged as much by its seating capacity as its sending capacity. This was Jesus’ focus when telling his followers that they would do even
“greater” works than he did. In this seminar learn to inspire and equip your church to reach the city, engage the poor, and plant churches both domestically and internationally. Being “sent”
is for every disciple of Jesus—including the business people of our churches. Currently, one out of every 20 Summit Church members lives on the international mission field on a church
planting team. How can you cultivate a sending culture in your church? Advertise on TGC J. D. GREEAR (MDiv, PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the pastor of The Summit
Church, in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Under Pastor J.D.’s leadership, the Summit has grown from a plateaued church of 300 to one of over 12,000. He serves as a Council member for The
Gospel Coalition, and recently served as the 63rd President of the Southern Baptist Convention from 2018 through 2021. Pastor J.D. Greear has authored several books, including _12 Truths
& a Lie_ (2023), _Essential Christianity_ (2023), _Just Ask_ (2021), _What Are You Going to Do with Your Life? _(2020), _Above All_ (2019), _Not God Enough_ (2018), _Gaining by Losing_
(2015), _Gospel_ (2011), _Stop Asking Jesus into Your Heart_ (2013), _Jesus, Continued…_ (2014), and others. He hosts Summit Life, a 30-minute daily radio broadcast and weekly TV program as
well as the Ask the Pastor podcast.