Paul's missionary methods in Acts and the work of Global Recordings Network share a common foundation: responding to God's heart for all nations.
In Acts, Paul consistently looked beyond his immediate community, traveling across cultural and geographic boundaries to proclaim the Gospel. Acts 13:2-3 says that the Holy Spirit set apart and sent Paul and Barnabas, showing that mission begins with discerning what God is already doing. In Acts 16:9-10, Paul responded to the Macedonian vision, again asking, in effect, "What is God doing in the world?" and joining that movement with acts of obedience. Similarly, GRN seeks to discern where God is moving globally, especially among unreached people groups.
Paul modeled adaptability (Acts 17:22-23) when he engaged Athenian culture by referencing their altar "to an unknown god." In the same spirit, GRN creates audio recordings in thousands of heart languages in order to communicate the Gospel in culturally meaningful ways.
Paul also reflected on what God was doing in his own heart. His calling led to action despite hardship, as seen in Acts 20:22-24, where Paul remained committed to his mission even in the face of suffering. This inward response mirrored the challenge for believers today: how does God's heart for the nations move us personally? If you want to know more about God's heart for the nations, consider attending a "Perspectives Course." (See previous article with Tucson Course invitation.)
Knowing God's heart is essential to becoming a World Christian. Both Paul and GRN show that mission begins with an awareness of God's global purpose and leads to faithful, creative action.
Bryan Wilson
GRN USA Executive Director