Each year, I make sure to attend Paul Eshleman’s “Finishing the Task” conference. It’s a small group — usually 50 people or so. But honestly, for me personally, I prefer the small networking groups (as opposed to the big meetings of 4000 people) anyway. Learn more about Finishing the Task and its goals here…
http://www.FinishingTheTask.com
Opening day at FTT2012 carried some great news.
*** 981 ministries are participating
*** 225 ministries have sent full-time workers (and reported it) to previously unengaged unreached people groups (UUPG’s).
*** 851 UUPG’s with populations over 25,000 have been engaged (and are still in engaged)
*** 431 additional UUPG’s have been “adopted” with an intent engage in the future
*** 9476 full-time workers have been recruited
*** 19,594 churches have been planted
*** 831,088 new believers now exist in previously Unengaged people groups
Wow — read over those stats again. This has got to be one of the most effective and efficient initiatives ever staged. To learn more about the background for Finishing the Task, watch this video snapshot…
Great story, eh?
Throughout the day (Day 1), we looked at objectives and purpose of FTT, the data collection process, the lists used, the difficulties in prioritizing people groups, and a ton of case studies. We pondered how to get more people groups engaged and talked specifically about engaging (and loving) people groups in Muslim lands. All in one day!
You can learn a lot more at the FinishingTheTask site, but on the whole, I’d say this is a cause that’s worth it. God bless Paul and the entire Finishing The Task network!
PS. Would you like to pray for an “Unengaged, Unreached People Group,” as defined by the Finishing the Task network ( www.finishingthetask.com )? It’s simple. Just browse to this Form
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