Mission begins with seeing people the way Jesus sees them - with deep compassion for their hidden struggles and brokenness. In Matthew 9:35-38, Jesus looked at crowds and saw beyond their outward appearance to their inner reality as people who were harassed and helpless like sheep without a shepherd. This compassion moved him to action, calling his disciples to join him in mission. We are invited to live sent through the BLESS approach: Begin with prayer, Listen with care, Eat together, Serve with love, and Share your story. When we develop Jesus' heart of compassion, we become partners with God in transforming lives and experiencing the incredible joy of shepherding others toward faith.