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...
‘God, help me to be a worm-like pastor’ “But at dawn the next day God provided a worm, which chewed the vine so that it withered” (Jonah 4:7). God, help me not to be a disobedient pastor like Jonah. Help me not to be the pastor who runs away instead of going to the mission field that God sent me. Help me not be a pastor who forgets God's mission and backslides. Help me not to be the pastor who doesn’t embrace the souls that God has entrusted to me. God, help me to be a worm-like pastor. Help me to walk faithfully to the place of the ministry that You have sent me. Help me to go where God wants me to go even though I am slow like the worm. Help me to walk like a turtle while looking at the destiny that You gave me. Help me to be driven by the mission that You gave me. Help me to be driven by the promises Word of God (Jn. 6:1-15; Mt. 16:18). God, I want to move forward by dreaming only Your vision. Help me to be t...