God's work today centers on the faithful and wise servant giving meat in due season by feeding the flock right up to the day of Christ's return. This focus arises because Mr. Armstrong's earlier commission to proclaim the gospel worldwide has concluded, shifting the primary emphasis from reaching the world to nourishing those already called. Members receive weekly reminders of the truth that keep them on track and equip them to hold fast what they have so that no one takes their crown. Such feeding develops the strong, righteous character needed to serve the millions of weak survivors who will remain after the Great Tribulation. In this way the current work prepares God's household for the next phase of service when the wonderful World Tomorrow begins, allowing those called ahead of time to assist in establishing the Kingdom among mankind.

The instructions given to the disciples emphasize that following Christ brings conflict rather than immediate peace, requiring complete loyalty to Him above family ties and a willingness to take up the cross. This commitment produces a changed perspective that enables right choices aligned with God even as pressures and unexpected turns intensify. In the present era the focus rests on feeding the flock by preaching to those already called and remaining faithful rather than attempting a broad public proclamation of the gospel. That aspect of the work awaits God's appointed time, while the church continues through the provision of teachings, websites, tapes, and publications that strengthen the scattered and enable growth amid testing. The ordination to serve the church proceeds without interruption because the grave shall not prevail against it, and the same pattern of raising up servants seen in earlier centuries will recur when God determines. Faithfulness in this task yields a reservoir of resources that help many endure and advance spiritually. The command to retain confidence and practice endurance ensures that after doing the will of God the promise of Christ's return will be received, confirming that living by faith while holding fast leads to the reward.

Christ provides under-shepherds as gifts to the flock so that they may equip the sheep and encourage their growth toward the unity of the faith and the knowledge of the Son of God. These human shepherds function under the Chief Shepherd's oversight and accountability, supplying the instruction and direction that prevent the sheep from turning to their own way, developing harmful habits, or becoming spiritually malnourished and diseased. When sheep willfully reject such shepherds, they place themselves outside the order Christ established and expose themselves to predation and decline. Genuine shepherds emulate Christ by tending and feeding rather than using or abusing the sheep, and the flock must compare their teaching with the Word of God, obeying Him above men whenever the two conflict. In times of scattering and unrest, some shepherds lose focus on the Good Shepherd, elevate themselves, and neglect their feeding responsibility, while dominant sheep may further disturb the pasture. Yet the Chief Shepherd remains in control, limiting harm and guiding those who continue to look to Him toward the best pastures. His direction often requires relinquishing personal control of circumstances, producing a singular focus on Him that leads ultimately to the kingdom.

Church of the Great God was established with the deliberate purpose of feeding the flock as its central work. After doctrinal shifts in the Worldwide Church of God demoted the gospel of the Kingdom of God, the founders separated to preserve the message that Jesus proclaimed in Mark 1:14, in which He announced another government and way of life leading to the Kingdom. From the beginning the new organization inverted the earlier pattern of emphasizing public proclamation first and then feeding members with whatever remained. Instead it concentrated on strengthening conviction in the truth so that the membership would be prepared for the Kingdom of God. This focus has remained unchanged. The church does not seek numerical growth, radio or television outreach, or competition with other groups; its stated aim is to study, practice, and explain the truth as a resource for those God brings. The Internet has been used primarily to supply deeper material to the flock, with any wider exposure regarded as incidental value. God has sustained the effort by keeping a core of roughly four hundred highly committed members and three ordained ministers, demonstrating that this limited scope is sufficient. The work continues by following the direction God provides, maintaining the same priority of preparing a little flock rather than expanding through diluted teaching.

The new medium of our time is the Internet, which provides unique opportunities and advantages for the work of the Church of the Great God. While other mediums have not passed away, the Internet is always accessible from virtually anywhere, unrestricted by schedules, and offers content at an individual's convenience, tailored to their preferences and vantage point. Through this medium, it is possible to both preach the gospel to the world and feed the flock. God has opened doors for us to do this work through the Internet, a cost-effective channel that fits our size and means perfectly. A website like BibleTools.org, tailored to those dedicated to searching the Scriptures daily, cannot provide motivation or commitment, nor impart the Holy Spirit, nor replace an individual's relationship with God. However, by providing basic building blocks of knowledge and adding true spiritual understanding, an individual's vision can be enhanced, motivating them to conduct their lives in a way that produces good fruit in relationships, true worship, daily conduct, and changed perspectives.