THE SPRINT TO THE FINISH with Doug Cobb | Ep 4

What if our generation could be the one that finishes the Great Commission?In this episode of Doing Good Better, Steve Kaloper sits down with longtime friend and Finishing Fund leader Doug Cobb for a powerful conversation about faith, generosity, stewardship, prayer, and the global mission to see the gospel reach every people group and every place.Doug shares his journey from a career in startups, venture capital, and private equity to dedicating the next chapter of his life to advancing the Great Commission. He reflects on the experiences that changed his perspective—including a transformational trip to West Africa—and how God used decades of business experience as preparation for a new mission.Steve and Doug explore the vision behind the Finishing Fund, the idea of “Mission to Zero,” and the three lanes of the Great Commission: every nation, every language, and every place.Doug also shares why he believes we may be closer than ever to completing the task—and why this generation has a unique opportunity to participate.In This EpisodeDoug’s journey from business and investing into global ministryThe trip to West Africa that transformed Doug’s perspectiveThe story behind the Finishing Fund and “Mission to Zero”How prayer became a central discipline in Doug’s lifeThe connection between generosity, stewardship, and spiritual growthThe three lanes of the Great CommissionWhy Doug describes his business career as a “35-year training program”The vision behind The End Shall Come and Sprint to the FinishThe progress being made toward reaching unreached people groupsWhy Doug believes the global church is entering a “sprint to the finish”Three ways anyone can participate: Pray. Give. Go.Quotes from the Episode“I wish I had said yes more, and I’m glad that I’ve said yes when I have.”“I can’t imagine anything I would rather be doing at this stage of my life than what I get to do.”“I had a really good business career... but comparatively, what I get to do now, it just doesn’t compare.”“I say after a 35-year training program in business, God led Doug to start the Finishing Fund.”“It would have been pretty cool to be part of that first generation and begin. But how much cooler would it be to be part of the last generation and finish?”“Everybody can pray. Many people can give. And then you should think about how you might go.”“We’ve been running for 2,000 years, but we only have a few years left to run.”“We are in what I think of as the sprint to the finish of the Great Commission race. And you don’t want to miss it. You want to be a part of this amazing finish.The Big IdeaDoug’s challenge is simple: Pray. Give. Go.You don’t have to have a passport, a large bank account, or a particular title to participate. There is a role for everyone in the mission.The finish line may be closer than we realize. The question is: How will we respond?