03/30/2026
A letter from Dr. Mark Flattery of Network211.
Dear Friends:
I will start by saying to you, our Light for the Lost friends and ministry colleagues, thank you for ALL that you are doing to equip and empower missionaries around the world to share the Good News of Jesus Christ! Together, God has called us to fulfill the Great Commission!
One vital aspect of reaching everyone, everywhere with the Gospel is that the Truth of Jesus Christ must be preached. “And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?” (Romans 10:14c). In order to preach to them, we must be present in their world, learn their customs and culture, earn the right to speak, and build redemptive bridges in an effort to communicate the Gospel. This is all necessary because people are different. Different cultures, customs, languages, worldviews, religious views, politics, and morals. World missionary endeavors are vital because people are different.
At the same time . . .
While this continues to remain true, at the same time, there are commonalities in the 21st century that are factors in our ability to fulfill the Great Commission. Allow me to share briefly three important commonalities.
First, there is a commonality that over 6 billion individuals are now Internet Users. This estimated figure represents about 73% of the world’s population. When people get online, they immediately develop their Global Individuality persona. Global Individuality is the mindset that empowers individuals in the global marketplace as people take control of what content they consume and their activities and persona online. This means that a man raised in a Muslim tradition, who could never approach a Christian in real life or read a Bible, can go online and find Jesus Christ as the Answer to his life dilemmas. Technology is the current version of the biblical Roman roads that the Church utilizes to go into all the world and preach the Gospel.
Second, there is a commonality of human nature. While people around the world feel depression for a myriad of reasons, the point is that they are depressed and the antidote is allowing Jesus Christ to lead you in your life journey. Network211 identified thirteen life issues that are relevant in most cultures, meet people at their point of need, and share Christ.
Third, there is a commonality of Answer and He is Jesus. As mentioned, the universality of the Gospel, the Love of God, is for ALL people, at ALL times, and in ALL situations. We must proclaim Christ!
Yes, we must continue to build redemptive bridges. At the same time, we must recognize commonalities of individuals around the world. All is in an effort to provide Gospel access to everyone, everywhere!
Once again, I want to express my deepest thanks to LFTL for your strategic investment in Network211, as together, we share the Good News to individuals around the world. For every $1 we invest in evangelism, there are 15 Gospel presentations. Fifteen people can hear that Jesus is the Answer and that He loves them.
Blessings,
Mark
Dr. Mark Flattery
Network211 President
