Often when we talk about living as a missionary, debate arises about whether we are to minister locally or go globally.
The phrase “glocal” Christians means we’re to be both local and global in our mission.
Jesus lays down a challenge that isn’t either/or but both/and.
Being glocal involves being aware of your surrounding community as well as your larger world, and then entering into it with the love of Jesus.
God is already at work out there. Our job is simply to have our eyes open to see him and join in that labor.
As you and your church decide what part in God’s story you’re being asked to play, don’t fall into the debate about whether it’s in local ministry or global ministry.
Be radical followers of Jesus in both.
—Rev. Mike Paulson