Another essential for success in missions is the use of prayer-illustrated throughout the book of Acts. The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church cannot be successful in missions if she pays little attention to her prayer life and refuses to avail herself of the power of the Holy Spirit. World evangelism requires the whole Church to take the whole gospel to the whole world. The Church is at the very center of God's cosmic purpose and is His appointed means of spreading the gospel. The Church's message is the message of God's love in Christ for lost sinners.
Missions is a comprehensive work including preaching, teaching, and healing.
It is ministry to body, mind, and spirit. The Bible is very clear about the return of Christ. The consummation of God's redemption will be accomplished by Jesus Christ our Lord at His return, and not by the human construction of a Utopia on earth. His booklet is No. 3 of the Lausanne Occasional Papers. It would be a good study guide for congregations or other groups in the church who desire to engage in an in-depth study on the subject of missions.