Evangelism and Missions

It is the duty and privilege of every follower of Christ and every church of the Lord Jesus to endeavor to make disciples of all nations. Missionary effort rests on a spiritual necessity of the regenerate life. The Lord Jesus has commanded the preaching of the gospel to all nations.

Go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
— Matthew 28:19-20 (WEB)

Note

The Southern Baptist Convention's International Mission Board (IMB) is one of the largest mission-sending agencies in the world. Missions is not optional.

Bible references

Genesis 12:1-3 · Exodus 19:5-6 · Isaiah 6:1-8 · Matthew 9:37-38 · Matthew 10:5-15 · Matthew 13:18-30,37-43 · Matthew 16:19 · Matthew 22:9-10 · Matthew 24:14 · Matthew 28:18-20 · Luke 10:1-18 · Luke 24:46-53 · John 14:11-12 · John 15:7-8,16 · John 17:15 · John 20:21 · Acts 1:8 · Acts 2 · Acts 8:26-40 · Acts 10:42-48 · Acts 13:2-3 · Romans 10:13-15 · Ephesians 3:1-11 · 1 Thessalonians 1:8 · 2 Timothy 4:5 · Hebrews 2:1-3 · Hebrews 11:39-12:2 · 1 Peter 2:4-10 · Revelation 22:17