In the first section of this course, Ross Paterson takes us on a transformative journey through the Book of Acts, revealing a life-changing truth: Jesus’ call to reach the ends of the earth was never optional—it was a divine mandate!

• Session 1 uncovers the dramatic shift from Acts 1:8 to Acts 8:1, showing how persecution scattered the early church and sparked global mission. From Jerusalem to Africa, the gospel began to move!

• Session 2 highlights the bold breakthrough in Antioch, where believers crossed cultural boundaries and shared Jesus with Greeks. God responded with power, and a new kind of church was born—multiethnic, missional, and unstoppable.

• Session 3 reveals how Antioch became the launchpad for cross-cultural mission. Barnabas and Paul were set apart and sent out, showing that mission thrives when calling is recognized, supported, and released.

This isn’t just history—it’s a wake-up call. The Antioch Factor challenges us to step into God’s global vision for the church today.