FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS

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FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS

• A Theological Approach to Mission in The United
  Methodist Church

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Why are we involved in mission?
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WHO
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WHY
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WHOWHY
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WHOWHY
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Do good intentions always translate into
theological practice?
The Homecoming
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How was this attempt at outreach ministry
portrayed both positively and negatively?
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WHO
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Matthew 2540
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.
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WHOare the least of these in our world today?
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GIVER
RECEIVER

• How does mission affect the Receiver?

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Patronizing
or
Partnering
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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
  persons perspective.

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Mission involves and impacts both the Giver and
Receiver.
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GIVER
RECEIVER

• What does the Receiver offer the Giver?

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Who are we as the family of God?

• Created in the image of God
• All in need of Gods grace
• All equal in the sight of God
• Gods grace available to all
• Capacity to love

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The Gospel Perspective
GIVER
RECEIVER
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The Gospel Perspective
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The Gospel Perspective
Imago Dei
Imago Dei
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Giving and receiving is a cycle of love and
relationships!
Imago Dei
Imago Dei
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PREVENIENT MISSION

• God is already there and at work before we get
  there!

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FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS

• A Theological Approach to Mission in The United
  Methodist Church

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WHY
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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 2818-20
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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 1230-31
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JOY
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What we are called to be determines what we are
to do.
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We are

• Redeemed and restored people of God
• The Body of Christ
• Obedient Servants
• Humble Servants
• Agents of Transformation

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We are called to

• Preach, teach and witness
• Glorify God
• Feed and care for others
• Love
• Reconcile and forgive
• Do justice

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Keeping Motivations in Check

• Self-Gratification
• Vacation
• Santa Claus Syndrome
• Cultural Manipulation
• The Patriarchal Approach
• Control
• Failure to value others as self

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Blessed to be a Blessing to Others
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Mission is central to Christian Discipleship
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Good News
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Community (Support Structure)
Good News
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Community (Support Structure)
Good News
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Community (Support Structure)
Good News
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Mission is Good Stewardship
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Mission in the Wesleyan Tradition
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Mercy
Grace
Being
Biblical Theological Foundation Mission Education
Spiritual Formation Spiritual Disciplines
Forgiveness
Compassion
Worship
Worship
Open Minds
Open Hearts
Christ over All
Open Doors
Open Hands
Partnerships Hospitality
Action Creative Energy
Empowerment
Peace
Doing
Justice
Love
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HOW
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Some Basic Principles

• Mission Understanding Theology
• Prevenient Mission
• Spiritual Discernment
• Love in Action
• Understand Other Cultures
• Humility

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Planning A Crucial Step

• Ascertain Gifts
• Need Assessment
• Match Gifts and Needs
• Prioritize
• Action Plan
• Evaluation

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Use and Support the Connection
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• District Mission Secretaries
• Conference Mission Secretaries
• VIM Coordinators
• Jurisdictional Personnel
• General Board of Global Ministries
• UMCOR
• Womens Division
• Mission Personnel
• Mission Context Relationships
• Evangelism Church Growth
• Partnership with other organizations

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Training Resources
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For All The Right Reasons was developed by Mark
Barden, Larry Rankin and Ruth Wiertzema on
behalf of the Southeastern Jurisdiction Conferen
ce Mission Secretaries for the General Board of
Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church
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Send your stories, suggestions and ideas to

• Mark Barden
• PO Box 18005
• Charlotte, NC 28218
• mbarden_at_wnccumc.org

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FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS

• A Theological Approach to Mission in The United
  Methodist Church

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