Sowing Hope Among the Nations
Mission is a central theme in Scripture. From the call of Abraham to the vision of the heavenly throne, the Bible reveals God’s eternal purpose to reach all nations with
See, Pray, and Act: The Presence of the Church in Its Community
The church of Christ is called to faithfully reflect the redeeming presence of the Lord Jesus among mankind. At the center of the Christian faith stands the incarnation: the eternal
Beyond the Walls: The Local Church and the Para-Church Ministerial Reach
The local church is the primary field of Christian edification, but it is not its only horizon. Since the New Testament, the action of God’s people has overflowed the limits
Consolidating a Discipleship Culture
Discipleship: follow, learn, obey, multiply The mission of the church, according to Jesus’ command in Matthew 28:18–20, is to make disciples. This is not a peripheral project but the very
Culture of Care: Mutual Calling and Pastoral Vocation
The church of Christ is called to be a place of care. Such care is not limited to the actions of leaders, but must permeate the entire life of the
Ordinances: Signs of the Covenant in the Life of the Church
The Meaning of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper Baptism is an ordinance instituted by Jesus Christ as a sign of entrance into the new covenant. It is administered to those
The Centrality of Preaching
The Church of Jesus Christ lives by the Word. Through it we have been called out of darkness into light, and by it we are sanctified, edified, and sustained. Among
Responsible Fellowship in the Body of Christ
The church of Christ is called to live in fellowship — a reality that goes far beyond social interaction. It is a responsible fellowship, grounded in love, truth, and mutual
The Journey of Integration into the Life of the Church
What was your first encounter with the true church of Christ? At what moment, in what place, and under what circumstances did you draw near to the Christian community? For