by Dan Nowiski | Mar 3, 2017 | Leading Mission Tips
In the last Leading Mission Tip, we explored the meaning of the phrase “Christ’s Mission is our Mission.” A primary concern of Jesus was to alleviate suffering among the people of his time, to balance the scales between the wealthy and the poor of his society. I...
by Dan Nowiski | Feb 3, 2017 | Leading Mission Tips
“Christ’s Mission is Our Mission” – If we truly believe this, then one of the most important questions to ask is, “What is Christ’s mission?” If we look back at what the Gospels tell us, we see that his priority was to bring the peace and love of God (“kingdom...
by Dan Nowiski | Jan 20, 2017 | Leading Mission Tips
We’re back with “Leading Mission Tips” — designed to help congregations find avenues for pursuing Christ’s mission in their own community. The past few weeks have been for many a swirl of activity as well as upheaval. As many congregations face conflict of one...
by Dan Nowiski | Dec 10, 2016 | Leading Mission Tips
In the present divisive climate in the United States, we have been hearing hurtful words. Perhaps we need to address this at its roots, in our own hearts. Jesus said, “… what comes out of one’s mouth, that is what makes one unclean…. The things that come out of the...
by Dan Nowiski | Dec 10, 2016 | Leading Mission Tips
Many congregations periodically have dinners, so this week’s Leading Mission Tip may be particularly welcomed. It’s called “Sharing in the Round,” which can include not only eating, but also reflection and conversation about how the congregation can engage further in...
by Dan Nowiski | Dec 10, 2016 | Leading Mission Tips
Now we come to the last (No. 8) of the foundational principles of mission, in which we recognize that changing the culture (the collective perspective and traditions) of our congregation takes time. But every step taken in the direction toward mission will help. Let’s...
