Christian Mission

Christian mission refers to the calling of believers to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and make disciples of all nations, as commanded by Jesus in the Great Commission.

The early church faced persecution and cultural challenges as it sought to spread the Gospel in a diverse and often hostile environment, leading to the establishment of missions as a vital aspect of Christian life.

• Evangelism
• Discipleship
• Cultural Engagement
• Social Justice

1. Matthew 28:19-20This passage is foundational for understanding the mission of the church, emphasizing the call to make disciples and baptize them.
2. Mark 16:15Jesus commands His followers to preach the Gospel to all creation, reinforcing the universal scope of the mission.

1. Matthew 28:19-20The Great Commission, where Jesus commands His followers to go and make disciples of all nations.
2. Acts 1:8Jesus promises the Holy Spirit and instructs His disciples to be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
3. 2 Corinthians 5:20Paul describes believers as ambassadors for Christ, urging others to be reconciled to God.

• Engage in local and global missions to share the Gospel.
• Support missionaries and mission organizations through prayer and resources.
• Cultivate a lifestyle of evangelism and discipleship in everyday interactions.

• Affirms the universal call to share the Gospel and make disciples.
• Highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in empowering believers for mission.
• Demonstrates God's desire for all nations to come to Him.

• Discipleship

  The mission involves not only evangelism but also the nurturing and teaching of new believers to grow in their faith.

• Evangelism

  Christian mission encompasses the act of evangelism, which is the proclamation of the Gospel to non-believers.