One of the tasks of the local church is to evangelize the world, "Go ye into all the world and make disciples of all nations" (Mt. 28:19a)

We are commanded to evangelize the world not convert it. The local church is obligated to get the Word of God to all people.

May it be said of Northwest Bible Church, as Paul said of the Thessalonian believers, "Your faith in God has become known everywhere." (I Thessalonians 1:8)