Jesus Christ as an Example of Missionary Work

Jesus Christ became the very first missionary, leaving behind heavenly glory to bring the Good News to all people. He came to Earth to serve, teach, and heal—and ultimately, to give His life for the salvation of the world. His sacrificial act for our sins inspires every generation to carry the light of the Gospel: proclaiming freedom to the captive, restoring sight to the blind, and setting the oppressed free.

The coming of Jesus fulfilled God’s plan for humanity, for “the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost!” (Luke 19:10).

Missionary work is the effort to spread God’s Kingdom to every corner of the earth—as Scripture says, “to the ends of the earth.”

In the Bible, this is described as apostleship. Early Christians called everyone who went on a mission an “apostle”—a Greek word meaning “sent” or “messenger.” Missionary work is built upon the Great Commission that Jesus gave His disciples: to share God’s Word with all nations.

Missionaries can work both at home and abroad, reaching out to those who have not yet heard about Christ. In addition to preaching, they often engage in charitable work, offer social support, provide education, and deliver medical assistance. 

Their efforts spark spiritual renewal in communities and help establish Christian values.

Through knowing God, people discover meaning in life, hope, and faith in His love and mercy. Missionary service has the power to transform lives, communities, and even entire nations.

Looking at both modern-day missionaries and those from previous centuries, we see that many sacrificed their own comfort, risked their lives, and endured great hardships by venturing into dangerous or hard-to-reach areas. 

Being a missionary isn’t merely a profession or a calling—it’s a way of life based on love for God and one’s neighbor.

Jesus isn’t just the inspiration behind missionary work; He is its ultimate example and source. 

Jesus served everyone, regardless of their status, background, or spiritual condition. Jesus didn’t keep His distance; instead, He reached out to sinners—telling the Pharisees that it is the sick who need a doctor and that He came not to call the righteous, but sinners (Luke 5:31–32). 

He stressed that the Kingdom of God is open to everyone, especially the poor and downtrodden (Luke 4:18). He healed the sick, raised the dead, and taught His disciples, preparing them for further service—as evidenced by the many parables about the Kingdom of God found in the New Testament.

Jesus also encouraged His disciples not to keep children away from Him, showing their unique value (Mark 10:14). 

He repeatedly exposed the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and taught them true service to God (Matthew 23:13–36). 

Even while on the cross, Jesus prayed for those who were crucifying Him, demonstrating love for His enemies (Luke 23:34).

A true Teacher, Jesus explained the complexities of God’s Kingdom using everyday examples that people could easily grasp—drawing from the lives of farmers, fishermen, and homemakers. 

He preached to the masses and, in a miraculous act, fed at least five thousand people at one time.

Just as Jesus invited His first disciples to follow Him, today He continues to call each one of us to join His mission of saving souls. 

His command, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19), forms the foundation of our missionary calling. His ministry is the perfect model for every missionary: He taught, healed, fed the hungry, and showed compassion to everyone.

Jesus reached out to all people—regardless of social status, nationality, or religious affiliation—which is a key principle of missionary work. 

Because He gave Himself for the salvation of the world, every missionary must be ready for self-sacrifice. 

Missionary work, as exemplified by Jesus, is not just about words—it’s about concrete acts of love and service. 

The phrase “To love means to serve” has become the motto for the international ministry “Christ is The Answer” (CITA).

The missionary work of CITA began with a few compassionate individuals moved by the suffering in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine since 2014. 

Many people in that area faced unemployment, poverty, and hunger, and during those challenging times, the most vulnerable—those unable to leave the conflict zone—suffered the most.

Ministers delivered the Good News through acts of charity: meeting people’s physical needs, distributing humanitarian aid, and supporting orphans, widows, and those teetering on the edge of poverty.

Charity has become one of the Ministry’s key areas of work. Missionaries in Ukraine, Ethiopia, India, and CITA volunteers in other countries care for the needy—feeding children from low-income families, aiding the homeless, providing food to widows, distributing humanitarian assistance to those in need, hosting free eye clinics, and organizing charitable trips to the Carpathians.

The missionaries of “Christ is The Answer” proclaim the Gospel to a wide variety of groups: in prisons, nursing homes, hospitals and hospices, military units and field hospitals, and to children through celebrations, clubs, and summer camps.

The Ministry also engages in spiritual and educational work for students in schools, reaches out through secular media (newspapers, TV, and radio), and publishes the evangelistic newspaper “Christ is The Answer.” This publication is distributed in Ukrainian and in three languages spoken in Ethiopia, as well as Spanish and Portuguese.

CITA calendars are published not only in well-known languages such as Ukrainian, English, Amharic, Spanish, and Khmer, but also in the native languages of certain ethnic minorities—such as Baum (for Bangladesh) and Urdu (for Pakistan).

CITA spreads calls to repentance and the message of God’s love through Evangelism tents in various languages, billboards along highways, Gospel cubes, and mobile banners.

Every Christian is called to be a missionary in their daily life. We are meant to shine through our good works and bring God’s truth into the darkness (Matthew 5:14–16). 

If we love people, we will naturally want to share the Good News of salvation with them. In preaching to others, we also strengthen our own faith and deepen our understanding of God. 

It isn’t necessary to travel to far-off lands—a witness to God can be shared at home, at work, or among friends (Acts 1:8).

“Therefore, we are ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: be reconciled to God!” (2 Corinthians 5:20).

Christ’s mission is also our mission. By following Him, we change the world—and a heavenly reward awaits those who remain faithful to God!

Join the Ministry’s work in various countries!

Contact us at ministry@cita.tv.