"Key
to the mission of the Church is not “evangelism” but discipleship. We are not
to evangelize and colonize the world, but to influence our neighbors,
co-workers, and relatives in such a way that they pattern their life and
lifestyle after Jesus. Our goal as the presence of Jesus in the world is to
influence people to follow Him as Messiah, Rescuer, and Restorer. Of course, in
this process we will proclaim, explain, and bear witness to the amazing,
(un)offensive news that is found in Jesus and His teachings. The mission of the
ekklesia, though, is to step into people’s lives and show them a better way of
living and being human through Jesus. We are not simply to talk at them about
their sin, Jesus’ death and resurrection, and possible heavenly bliss (or other
place) after they die." Jeremy Bouma
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