E70 - Funding the Great Commission: Unleashing Resources for Global Impact | Jim Wise Part III

In this episode of the Kingdom Investor Podcast, host Daniel White engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Jim Wise, a senior partner at Ronald Blue Trust and a seasoned wealth advisor. Jim shares his personal journey of transformation and highlights the importance of biblical stewardship in funding the completion of the Great Commission. Drawing from his extensive experience in the financial industry and his passion for global missions, Jim discusses the significance of having a global vision for evangelism and discipleship. He sheds light on the collaborative efforts of organizations working towards translating the Bible into every remaining unengaged people group's heart language. Jim also emphasizes the pivotal role that the American church plays in funding the Great Commission, given the significant wealth entrusted to committed followers of Jesus. The episode delves into the opportunities for individuals to get involved in accelerating the funding of the Great Commission and making a global impact. Listeners are encouraged to pray for personal involvement, embrace radical generosity, and gain firsthand experiences by witnessing the lives transformed through their support. Through engaging storytelling and compelling insights, this episode inspires believers to release their resources for God's kingdom and contribute to the fulfillment of the Great Commission.

Key Quotes:

1. "Becoming missional is kind of an automatic byproduct of being conformed to the image of Jesus."
2. "There are people coming to faith in Jesus in the far reaches of the planet, but they don't have access to God's Word in their heart language, like I take it for granted."
3. "The Great Commission, for every Christian, when we look at our own giving portfolio, Great Commission-oriented ministry should be at least a part of it."
4. "God has already entrusted way more than enough money to finish that work. Even if we do it in the most efficient way possible, it would still take less than 2% of the resources currently in the hands of God's people to complete the work of the Great Commission."
5. "We are at a point in church history where we don't have a problem with workers. The workers are out there and they're willing to go; they just need to be resourced. What's missing now is the funding."

Key Points:

1. Jim Wise shares his personal conviction about individual evangelism and discipleship and his realization of the global vision for the Great Commission.
2. Collaborative efforts of organizations are underway to translate the Bible into the heart languages of all remaining unengaged people groups.
3. The American church holds a significant amount of wealth, and it is entrusted with funding the completion of the Great Commission.
4. The cost estimation for completing the Great Commission involves both Bible translation and establishing a missionary presence in unengaged and unreached people groups.
5. Jim emphasizes the importance of witnessing the impact of generosity firsthand and encourages believers to engage personally in the mission field.
6. The resources needed to complete the Great Commission are already available, and the challenge lies in releasing those resources and prioritizing global missions.
7. The episode highlights the importance of prayer, radical generosity, and personal involvement in accelerating the funding of the Great Commission.