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Is your church On - Mission. Or just mission minded?. Mission Minded Churches. Pray for missions Give to missions seasonally. 10 Characteristics of an On Mission Church. Henry Blackaby. 2003. 1. God’s glory is the ultimate purpose of the church.
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Is your churchOn - Mission Or just mission minded?
Mission Minded Churches • Pray for missions • Give to missions seasonally
10 Characteristics of anOn Mission Church Henry Blackaby. 2003 1.God’s glory is the ultimate purpose of the church. 2. Members are involved in the passionate worship of God. 3. The Great Commission and the Great Commandments are prioritized. 4. A balanced Acts 1:8 Mission Strategy is emphasized and personalized.
10 Characteristics of anOn Mission Church 5. It is organized to be on mission through praying, giving, knowing, and going. 6. Members are made aware of mission opportunities and are empowered to respond. 7. It embraces a church-wide and year-round commitment to mission awareness, involvement, and partnerships.
10 Characteristics of anOn Mission Church 8. Resources of the church are directed toward the Great Commission with a kingdom perspective of personal accountability and responsibility. 9. Members experience a genuine brokenness over those who are without Christ and a sense of urgency to be on mission as a lifestyle. 10. A contagious, on mission spirit demonstrates a congregation’s commitment to assist in starting new churches, to strengthen existing churches, and to send workers into the harvest.