The word “mission” combines things which may not need to be combined and it creates dichotomies which don’t need to exist.
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The word “mission” combines things which may not need to be combined and it creates dichotomies which don’t need to exist.
A short review of a very good book indeed.
I would argue that in general use, the term integral mission is now used to describe various forms of social action, but that the overt proclamation of the Gospel has more or less dropped off the agenda. In practical terms, holistic mission isn’t holistic and integral mission isn’t integrated; a huge chunk of what mission is all about is simply not included.
Just before his ascension, Jesus explained to his disciples what mission is and where it happens.
If you just preach the word but don’t do the deeds then you are not credible, if you just do the deeds without preaching the word then you are not audible.
How will we remind the church that it is more dangerous to be cautious than to be daring?