Ep 2132: The Great Commission – Making Disciples As You Go

Most of us have heard the Great Commission as a call to go somewhere. In this episode of iWork4Him, Victor Dawson offers a simple but powerful reframing: in Matthew 28:19, the operative word isn’t go – it's make. 

Jesus calls every believer to make disciples as we go about our everyday lives, wherever we go.  

Episode Overview 

Victor shares how living with an “as you go” mindset has shaped his life through decades of marketplace ministry and his involvement with CBMC (Christian Businessmen’s Connection) and Operation Timothy. 

At the center of the conversation is his relationship with Brett Emmeluth, a mentoring connection that began during a difficult season in Brett’s life and eventually became a two-way story of rescue, obedience, grace, and God’s unconditional love. 

A Mentoring Relationship That Came Full Circle 

During their early years meeting together, Victor consistently reminded Brett of three truths: 

• God loves you more than you can imagine. 

• God has a plan and purpose for your life. 

• Trust God. He will take care of you. 

Years later, when Victor found himself overwhelmed and in a dark place, the Spirit prompted Brett to reach out and speak those exact same words back to his mentor at precisely the right time. 

Key Themes in This Episode 

• Discipleship as relationship, not a program 

• The role of suffering in spiritual growth (Romans 5:3) 

• Why urgency matters in sharing our faith 

• “The gospel is only good news if it gets there in time.” - Carl F. H. Henry 

Victor also references a sobering excerpt from My Friend, which challenges listeners to consider whether they love the people around them enough to speak before it’s too late. 

Final Encouragement 

This episode isn’t about pressure or perfect words. It’s about listening to God’s prompting, raising the flag when the opportunity arises, and trusting Him with the outcome. 

Discipleship doesn’t happen on a stage. 
It happens at work. Over coffee. In everyday conversations. 

As you go. 

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Featuring: Victor Dawson; Brett Emmeluth 

Ministry: As You Go: Spark a Conversation That Impacts Eternity!