Have you ever heard the saying, "everyone is a missionary"? This article by Elliot Clark thoroughly addresses the issue from a biblical perspective and upholds the authority and responsibility of the local church in recognizing, affirming, and sending a missionary as a key distinction. At MissioSERVE, we respect and defend the role of the local church in sending a missionary, and defining and carrying out the mission their missionary is sent on. This may seem like a daunting task for the church and missionary, which is why we come alongside both to prepare the church to send and train the missionary so that they can accomplish their mission together.
Is Every Christian a Missionary?
Written by Elliot Clark and published by the Gospel Coalition on March 4, 2023.
Is Every Christian a Missionary?
Written by Elliot Clark and published by the Gospel Coalition on March 4, 2023.
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Affirming the Missionary Call: The Vital Role of the Local Church – Biblical Roles, Part IV
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What it means to Send, Part I
Apr 01, 2024 4 min · Brian W Before we can define a sending church, we need to see how Scripture looks at it, especially in terms of the “setting apart” and the sending forth functions the Holy Spirit has empowered the church to do.… Read More
The Holy Spirit Calls – Biblical Roles, Part II
Mar 25, 2024 3 min · David S In the intricate tapestry of Luke’s narrative, Acts 13:2 illuminates a profound truth: the divine call to mission emanates not from mere human ambition, but from the sovereign will of God, facilitated… Read More