A. What Is Biblical Mission? “Biblical mission means more than simply going overseas to plant churches or spread civilization. It means the church participating in the ‘mission of God (Missio Dei)’ and seeking the restoration of God’s rule and glory throughout the whole earth. Mission is not a program that begins with human enthusiasm; rather, it is the heart of God that runs throughout the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, and is a fundamental reason for the church’s existence. Let me clearly summarize five essential principles of true mission as presented in Scripture. 🌍 1. The Mission of God (Missio Dei) The subject and initiator of mission is not human beings but God. In order to save fallen humanity, God first comes to us, sends His Son, and sends the Holy Spirit. He is the “missionary God” who sends. Biblical basis: “As the Father has sent me, I also send you.” (John 20:21) Key meaning: The church acknowledges that God has the initiative in mission and serves as His agent, obed...
삶을 공유하는 것 "삶을 공유하는 것은 경험이 많지 않은 리더들을 훈련시키는 가장 좋은 방법이다. 자신이 아직 경험해보지 못한 리더의 삶을 공유함으로써 온갖 상황에 대처할 수 있는 삶의 방식을 간접적으로 경험해 볼 수 있기 때문이다." (리처드 코킨, "교회성장 DNA")