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...
About Burnout "As I slowly recovered from the burnout incident here's what the Lord taught me: * Focus on the Lord's definition of success. Ministry isn't about numbers. It's about faithfully preaching, teaching, and loving the people. * Seek help from a mature Christian friend or Christian counselor when appropriate. * Share the load ~ with staff, elders, deacons, and trusted friends and members. * Don't neglect your spiritual, physical and mental health." [Christopher Ash, "ZEAL without BURNOUT"]