Imagine a ship sinks and all the passengers are drowning in the icy ocean. A lifeboat is sent out. Those on the lifeboat rescue as many people as possible. They don’t stop, they keep going, they don’t mind the cold, discomfort, distress and hardship because they are committed to seeing people rescued. They are willing… Continue reading The church is a lifeboat not a cruise liner
Tag: Mission
What is the Christian mission?
“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?
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.