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John Wesley's World Parish - Wesleyan (Matthew 28:18-20)
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When John Wesley was criticized for preaching outside his assigned parish, he replied: "The world is my parish." He wasn't being arrogant; he was being obedient. The Great Commission knows no geographical boundaries. Wesley traveled constantly, preached wherever there were people, trained lay preachers to multiply his reach. "Make disciples of ALL nations"—Wesley heard the "all" and responded. He couldn't reach everyone, but he could reach everyone he could. How large is YOUR parish?
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