Based on feedback and ongoing discussions with regional and national leaders, we repeatedly hear the term "grassroots movement''.  We believe that God's intent for the Global Great Commission Network (GGCN) is to serve as a catalyst for a 'grassroots' movement to include individuals, mission agencies, associations, churches, networks, and other ministries with a focus on serving the local church and unreached peoples ministries wherever and however possible.  It is also clearly apparent that this will not result just from the initiatives of the GGCN Global Coordinating Team, although the various tools and efforts that are broadly developed and promoted do have a place. But it is only as the broad purposes and goals of GGCN are taken by local leaders and developed in local cultures and languages will GGCN be effective in fulfilling God's purpose for the Global Great Commission Network.

We are seeing the start of local initiatives in India and Africa, and a scattering of other locations.  We're excited to give you brief updates from both India and Africa in the articles that follow.