“And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.'” Mark 16:15 NKJV
In the Nelson Study Bible, Earl Radmacher wrote: “The Great Commission is pronounced here and in each of the other three Gospels (Matthew 28:19-20; Luke 24:47; John 20:21).”
“Later He appeared to the eleven as they sat at the table; and He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen.” Mark 16:14 NKJV
Radmacher commented: “After Judas’ demise (Matthew 27:3-5; Acts 1:16-18), the disciples were known for a while as the eleven. Jesus upbraided these disciples for not believing the accounts of eyewitnesses, but He pronounced a blessing on “those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29).”
In the Wiersbe Study Bible, Warren W. Wiersbe said about Mark 16:9-14: “The emphasis here is on the unbelief of the disciples, who were mourning and weeping instead of rejoicing at the good news. Was it because they were prejudiced against the witness of the women? Perhaps, for the testimony of a woman was not accepted in a Jewish court. But even when the two Emmaus disciples gave their witness, not everybody believed (Compare Mark 16:13 with Luke 24:33-35.). Apparently there was division in the Upper Room until Jesus Himself appeared.”
In 1961, God gave me the theme for the Youth for Christ International Convention: “Christ through you can change the world.”
And then the lyrics: “Christ through you can change the world, let Him be your guide. Christ through you can change the world, stay close by His side. Though fierce the battle be, He’ll give you victory. Just keep your flag of faith unfurled – you can change the world!” Harold DeCou wrote the music. A 500-voice choir accompanied by 50-piece orchestra introduced the theme song on the stage of the Billy Sunday Tabernacle at Winona Lake, Indiana, packed with several thousand teenagers to begin the convention.
Wendy Collins introduced the first Youth for Christ “Teen Team,” singing John W. Peterson’s song “So Send I You.” They would be taking the Gospel to several European countries,
The backliner copy for the Word album “Teen to Teen Around the World” stated: “Teen Teams – each including half a dozen charming, talented Christian young people – [have gone] into the far corners of the globe where they seem to be able to touch off minor but intense explosions of enthusiasm in schools, youth clubs, and other places where national teenagers are to be found. Teams have been in Europe, the Near East, Asia, South America, the Mediterranean, New Zealand, India, and Africa. No doors have been closed to the teams and entire countries have felt their impact.”
Attending a Bible-believing church from two years old forward, it was a privilege to hear and meet missionaries serving the Lord worldwide.
During my senior year in high school, I met and heard the challenge of world missions from Paul Fleming, founder of New Tribes Mission.
Through Mission Aviation Fellowship, we learned about Nate Saint and other young missionaries planning to use an airplane to take the Gospel to natives in the jungles of Ecuador.
As a high school student, I challenged my first “target teens” to follow “God’s global go.”
Ivan “Pete” Peterson attended Midwest Bible Missionary Institute and took the Gospel to the African Congo and later to the environs of Paris, France.
Don “Slim” Brown attended Wheaton College and became a United States Army Chaplain in Vietnam, and later Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Pastor’s daughter Mary Greer and I were married June 18, 1950. We served the Lord together until God called her to her heavenly home October 12, 2014.
February 12, 2015, the TTT Christian Youth Ministries Executive Board unanimously elected our daughter Tami as TTT President, and appointed me Ambassador at Large. Saturday, February 7, 2026, we celebrated 60 years and counting of God’s faithfulness – Telling The TRUTH.
At 7:27 PM every Saturday, TTT continues in person and livestream (recent videos available on demand).
During July and August, “Fair Share” possibilities can take the Gospel to up to 13 county fairs and street festivals.
Jesus taught us to “pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest” (Matthew 9:37-38).
Leading Youth evangelism training for students and adults is available at TTT Saturdays May 9, June 13, and July 11.
The 10 weeks of Hosanna Highway are to conclude Saturday, April 18 – “The Gospel Everywhere: “therefore those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word.” Acts 8:4 NKJV
Tami and I are prayerfully seeking “Truth-telling connectors” willing to receive training and serve along with us, “Together Toward Tomorrow.”
How will you respond to God’s global go?