7^th October 2008

Dynamic Mission (page 26) by Dr. Jim Harrison - Wesley Institute

Many people ask how can the dynamic spirit of mission of early Christianity be restored. This reference article offers a clear four-part guide for studying the key developments in the concepts of mission spanning the Old Testament and New Testament...

...Contemporary implications for mission praxis.

1. The crucial task of the church is teaching, making-disciples, and evangelism: the dynamic power of the gospel propels the church towards mission through the interconnection of the three activities.
2. The mission of the church is holistic in its transformation of people and our variegated cultures for Christ.
3. The mission of the church includes the task of equipping lay people for the work of servcie by training gifted people to work for Christ in the professions and trades, as well as in lay ministries in the church and for para-church ministries.
4. The mission of the church includes the task of training specific people for teaching, pastoring, and making disciples, so that through healthy churches the nations can be won to Christ.

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