“Mission” as a theme is in decline in the church today. Christian “mission” is also a controversial topic among Christians. Many hold to the view of the church’s mission is better expressed as “social justice” or working for the holistic good of society. The fundamental question is: What shapes our thoughts on Christian mission? The… Continue reading What is the Christian mission?
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How should Christians engage with culture?
How we engage with our surrounding culture is a very important question for Christians. Culture may simply be defined as how a society thinks and does things. Your city, your suburb and your friends adhere to and embrace certain cultural norms; certain ways of thinking about the world and particular ways doing things. Paul in… Continue reading How should Christians engage with culture?
What is the mission of the church? (part 1)
You may be surprised to know that this is a hotly debated subject in Christian circles. One would assume that church leaders would be more united in answering this vital question. Why does the church exist? What is the church’s primary goal? There are a wide variety of views.