What if the church looked like heaven?

In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores God's heart for the nations, tracing a bold, biblical vision for a multiethnic church rooted in Acts 1:8 and realized through the story of A.B. Simpson—the founder of the Christian & Missionary Alliance—and the legacy of Christ Community Church. From welcoming Vietnamese refugees in the 1970s to planting thriving Nepali-Bhutanese and South Sudanese congregations today, CCC is living out the dream of reaching the world from Omaha.

You’ll hear compelling stories of courage, obedience, and Holy Spirit power—from the docks of 1880s New York to the hallways of CCC. This message challenges every follower of Jesus to move past comfort zones, embrace biblical hospitality (“philoxenia”), and become part of God's strategy to reach every tribe, tongue, and nation.

Whether you’re asking "What’s the role of the church in immigration?" or "Can I make a difference in God’s global mission?"—this message will inspire, equip, and provoke.

🧭 Topics Covered:

• Acts 1:8 and the multiethnic vision of the Church
• The origin of The Christian & Missionary Alliance
• Hospitality to immigrants as a form of worship
• Reaching unreached people groups from your own backyard
• How CCC became a church that looks like heaven