1. And God Said"Go!"
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2. “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20
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3. Do you understand this imperative as a command for the Church?
Do you believe Jesus expects all Christians to obey this command?
Do you believe mission is the essential task of the Church?
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4. What is a missional church?
One that believes it is sent by God into the world to bear witness to Jesus. (Jn. 20:21)
One that orders its life to be God’s ambassadors. (Staff, budget, time, etc.)
One that takes the ministry of Jesus as its model. (Teaching, preaching, healing – Mt. 9:35)
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5. Local congregation = mission outpost
Every member a missionary (Crossing barriers with the Gospel)
Discerning how to contextualize the Gospel
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6. Keys to being a missional church
#1 Prayer
The beginning of change
Regular, faithful, fervent
For others (world)
With a sense of urgency
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7. #2 Education
Preach and teach (Church School, mission speaker, mission highlight, bulletin board, newsletter, bulletin, etc.)
Mission Committee (and Session) – Study, organize, and learn from other churches
Youth and Children
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8. #3 Get Involved Look for mission opportunities
Local – special needs of poor, disenfranchised, youth, college, etc.
International – students, immigrants, other countries
Take new initiatives (or expand)
The whole Gospel
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9. Hands on – with people and money
Volunteers with local mission agencies
Send people on mission trips nationally and internationally
Develop partnerships
Personalize giving
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