In Romans 15:17–21, Paul reveals the mission that has shaped his life: proclaiming the gospel among the Gentiles, particularly in places where Christ has not yet been named. This challenges us to recognize that Christian mission is not simply something we do for God, but participation in the mission God is already accomplishing in the world. Like Paul, we are called to identify a people, a purpose, and a place—the people God has placed around us, the purpose of proclaiming and embodying the gospel, and the places where He has positioned us to serve. All our work is done in Christ, and nothing in our lives is truly secular; our homes, workplaces, communities, relationships, and ordinary activities can all become places of faithful gospel mission. We are also reminded that we never undertake this mission alone, because the Holy Spirit goes with us and empowers us for the forward progress of the gospel. Even when short-term circumstances make it seem like God’s mission is losing ground, we can step back and see the long-term faithfulness of God as the gospel continues to spread throughout the world. The challenge, then, is personal: What is your mission? Who are the people, what is the purpose, and where is the place God has called you to serve? God’s mission extends to the ends of the earth, but our mission begins wherever He has placed us.