Tag: Radical Salvation
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The Mission of God’s People: Reflections on Christopher Wright’s Call to a Missional Life
Christopher Wright’s “The Mission of God’s People” emphasizes that mission is a calling for all believers, not just church leaders. The author reflects on his transformative experience in a prison church, highlighting authenticity, communal faith, and the integration of mission into everyday life. The church is presented as a sending community, embodying God’s character and…
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Called to Witness: Reflecting on Darrell Guder’s Vision Through Two Decades of Ministry
In 2003, a transformative encounter with Jesus in jail redirected my life, leading me to church planting and ministry. Reflecting on Darrell Guder’s “Called to Witness,” I resonate with the idea that witness is integral to the church’s identity. Authenticity, engagement, and the specificity of the gospel remain central to my mission as I address…
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The Open Secret: Rediscovering Mission Through Lesslie Newbigin’s Vision and My Journey of Redemption
In 2003, the author encountered Jesus in a jail cell, transforming their perspective on faith and mission. Inspired by Lesslie Newbigin’s “The Open Secret,” they emphasize mission as reflecting God’s nature rather than church programs. The author urges the church to focus on genuine transformation, embodying the gospel as a living witness to God’s kingdom.