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FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS

FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS. A Theological Approach to Mission in The United Methodist Church. Why are we involved in mission?. WHO. WHY. WHOWHY. W HOW HY. Do good intentions always translate into theological practice?. The Homecoming.

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FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS

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  1. FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS A Theological Approach to Mission in The United Methodist Church

  2. Why are we involved in mission?

  3. WHO

  4. WHY

  5. WHOWHY

  6. WHOWHY

  7. Do good intentions always translate into theological practice? The Homecoming

  8. How was this attempt at outreach ministry portrayed both positively and negatively?

  9. WHO

  10. Matthew 25:40 Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.

  11. WHOare the “least of these”in our world today?

  12. GIVER RECEIVER How does mission affect the Receiver?

  13. Patronizing or Partnering

  14. Our View of Mission Giving & Receiving • Each of us develops, consciously or unconsciously, our own perspective of missions. • It is very difficult to see things from another person’s perspective.

  15. Mission involves and impacts both the Giver and Receiver.

  16. GIVER RECEIVER What does the Receiver offer the Giver?

  17. Who are we as the family of God? • Created in the image of God • All in need of God’s grace • All equal in the sight of God • God’s grace available to all • Capacity to love

  18. The Gospel Perspective GIVER RECEIVER

  19. The Gospel Perspective

  20. The Gospel Perspective Imago Dei Imago Dei

  21. Giving and receiving is a cycle of love and relationships! Imago Dei Imago Dei

  22. PREVENIENT MISSION God is already there and at work before we get there!

  23. FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS A Theological Approach to Mission in The United Methodist Church

  24. WHY

  25. The Great Commission Go therefore 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 that I have commanded you.Matthew 28:18-20

  26. The Greatest Commandments You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength… You shall love your neighbor as yourself.Mark 12:30-31

  27. JOY esus thers ou

  28. What we are called to be determines what we are to do.

  29. We are… • Redeemed and restored people of God • The Body of Christ • Obedient Servants • Humble Servants • Agents of Transformation

  30. We are called to… • Preach, teach and witness • Glorify God • Feed and care for others • Love • Reconcile and forgive • Do justice

  31. Keeping Motivations in Check • Self-Gratification • “Vacation” • Santa Claus Syndrome • Cultural Manipulation • The Patriarchal Approach • Control • Failure to value others as self

  32. Blessed to be a Blessing to Others

  33. Mission is central to Christian Discipleship

  34. Good News

  35. Community (Support Structure) Good News

  36. Community (Support Structure) Good News

  37. Community (Support Structure) Good News

  38. Mission is Good Stewardship

  39. Mission in the Wesleyan Tradition

  40. Grace Mercy Being Biblical Theological Foundation Mission Education Spiritual Formation Spiritual Disciplines Forgiveness Compassion Worship Worship Open Hearts Open Minds Christ over All Open Doors Open Hands Partnerships Hospitality Action Creative Energy Empowerment Peace Doing Justice Love

  41. HOW

  42. Some Basic Principles • Mission Understanding & Theology • Prevenient Mission • Spiritual Discernment • Love in Action • Understand Other Cultures • Humility

  43. Planning: A Crucial Step • Ascertain Gifts • Need Assessment • Match Gifts and Needs • Prioritize • Action Plan • Evaluation

  44. Use and Support the Connection

  45. District Mission Secretaries • Conference Mission Secretaries • VIM Coordinators • Jurisdictional Personnel • General Board of Global Ministries • UMCOR • Women’s Division • Mission Personnel • Mission Context & Relationships • Evangelism & Church Growth • Partnership with other organizations

  46. Training & Resources

  47. For All The Right Reasons was developed by Mark Barden, Larry Rankin and Ruth Wiertzema on behalf of the Southeastern Jurisdiction Conference Mission Secretaries for the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church

  48. Send your stories, suggestions and ideas to: Mark Barden PO Box 18005 Charlotte, NC 28218 mbarden@wnccumc.org

  49. FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS A Theological Approach to Mission in The United Methodist Church

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