God’s Mission – Our Mission by Melanie J.S. Wallschlaeger CL7521 “The Missional Church” CL7521 “The Missional Church” Doctor of Ministry in Congregation

God’s Mission – Our MissionGod’s Mission – Our Mission

by Melanie J.S. Wallschlaegerby Melanie J.S. Wallschlaeger

CL7521 “The Missional Church”CL7521 “The Missional Church”Doctor of Ministry in Congregation Mission and Leadership Doctor of Ministry in Congregation Mission and Leadership

DevelopmentDevelopment

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

Project Purpose Project Purpose (Slide 3)(Slide 3) Presentation of Presentation of “God’s Mission – Our “God’s Mission – Our

Mission, Part I”Mission, Part I” given at All Team given at All Team Meeting, Tuesday, September 15th, 2003. Meeting, Tuesday, September 15th, 2003. (Slides 4-28)(Slides 4-28)

Presentation of Presentation of “God’s Mission – Our “God’s Mission – Our Mission, Part II”Mission, Part II” to be used to guide to be used to guide Executive Team in reflection as we discern Executive Team in reflection as we discern God’s calling God’s calling (Slides 29-48)(Slides 29-48)

Bibliography Bibliography (Slide 49)(Slide 49)

Project PurposeProject PurposeThe purpose of this project is to serve as a The purpose of this project is to serve as a

guide forguide for

discussion regarding:discussion regarding:

1. God’s mission1. God’s mission

2. Our call as a congregation to 2. Our call as a congregation to participate in participate in God’s mission God’s mission

It is my hope that this project will facilitate It is my hope that this project will facilitate shared shared

learning, conversation and discernment learning, conversation and discernment among layamong lay

leaders of Holy Cross.leaders of Holy Cross.

God’s Mission – Our God’s Mission – Our MissionMissionPart IPart I

An exploration of our call in An exploration of our call in community.community.

What is “mission”?What is “mission”?

Mission implies:Mission implies:- A senderA sender- One(s) being One(s) being

sentsent- An assignmentAn assignmentDavid J. Bosch, David J. Bosch, Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts inTransforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in

Theology of Mission, Theology of Mission, (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 1991) 1.(Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 1991) 1.

Cartoon: Cartoon: Homiletics Homiletics Volume 14, Number 3, May-Volume 14, Number 3, May-June, June,

2002, 56.2002, 56.

What is “mission”?What is “mission”?

When we think of mission, we tend When we think of mission, we tend to think of:to think of:

- Overseas missionariesOverseas missionaries- Work of a committeeWork of a committee- Specific programs/activitiesSpecific programs/activities- Statements of purpose used in the Statements of purpose used in the

“business world.”“business world.”

What is mission?What is mission?

But mission is more than But mission is more than an activityan activity

or a program…it is our very or a program…it is our very being asbeing as

we are created in the image we are created in the image of God.of God.

Missio DeiMissio Dei

The God we worship is a GodThe God we worship is a Godin mission.in mission.

We have a mission…a missionWe have a mission…a missionmade possible only because itmade possible only because itis called into being as a resultis called into being as a resultof God’s mission.of God’s mission.

Ubuntu Ubuntu ““I am, because you are…I am, because you are…We are because Christ is.”We are because Christ is.”



Missio DeiMissio DeiGod’s reignGod’s reign – both future and present… NOW & NOT YET – both future and present… NOW & NOT YET

Jesus spoke of the reality of God’s presence.Jesus spoke of the reality of God’s presence.““the kingdom of heaven has come near”the kingdom of heaven has come near”(Matthew 4:17, Mark 1:15)(Matthew 4:17, Mark 1:15)““the kingdom of God is among you” the kingdom of God is among you” (Luke 17:21)(Luke 17:21)““If it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, If it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come to you.”then the kingdom of God has come to you.”(Matthew 12:28)(Matthew 12:28)

Jesus spoke of God’s reign yet to come.Jesus spoke of God’s reign yet to come.““Thy kingdom come…”Thy kingdom come…”

David J. Bosch, David J. Bosch, Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission, Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission, (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2002) 32-33.(Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2002) 32-33.


God’s ministry is in the “now and the God’s ministry is in the “now and the yet to come.” Then, why is it so easy yet to come.” Then, why is it so easy for us to get stuck in the past?for us to get stuck in the past?

““You are setting your mind You are setting your mind notnot on on divine things, but on human things.” divine things, but on human things.” - Jesus- Jesus

What is the purpose of a What is the purpose of a mission statement?mission statement?

To To share an understandingshare an understanding of our of our communal identity as God’s people.communal identity as God’s people.

To To explore who we areexplore who we are as God’s as God’s people living in this specific time and people living in this specific time and context. context.

To To inspire (guide) to actioninspire (guide) to action – to – to guide us as we seek to live into the guide us as we seek to live into the identity of who God has created us identity of who God has created us to be.to be.

Homiletics Homiletics Volume 14, Number 3, May-June, 2002, 35.Volume 14, Number 3, May-June, 2002, 35.

Baptismal IdentityBaptismal Identity““It is not water that does these It is not water that does these

things,things,but God’s Word with the water but God’s Word with the water

andandour trust in this Word. Water our trust in this Word. Water

alonealoneis only water, but with the Word ofis only water, but with the Word ofGod it is a life-giving water which God it is a life-giving water which

bybygrace gives the new birth through grace gives the new birth through

thetheHoly Spirit.”Holy Spirit.”

The Small CatechismThe Small Catechism, , by Martin Lutherby Martin Luther

Photo courtesy of Angela SmithPhoto courtesy of Angela Smith

Communal IdentityCommunal Identity

““I believe in the Holy Spirit,I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church,the holy catholic Church,

the communion of saints,the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,the resurrection of the body,

and the life everlasting.”and the life everlasting.”

The Third The Third ArticleArticle

The Apostle’s The Apostle’s CreedCreed

Photo courtesy of Angela SmithPhoto courtesy of Angela Smith

Homiletics, Homiletics, Volume 13, Number 4, July-August, Volume 13, Number 4, July-August, 2003,2003, 20.20.

How do we discern our How do we discern our God-given mission?God-given mission?

HistoryHistory – – 15 years of exciting growth 15 years of exciting growth that has often demanded change.that has often demanded change.

Biblical witnessBiblical witness – – Missional Missional nature of Matthew and Acts, the call of nature of Matthew and Acts, the call of the early disciples/apostle and how that the early disciples/apostle and how that call was lived out.call was lived out.

ValuesValues – – tradition is at the top of the tradition is at the top of the list.list.

Context Context – – young, mobile, energetic, young, mobile, energetic, building/construction is an ever present building/construction is an ever present reality. reality.

Who is to discern our Who is to discern our God-given mission?God-given mission?

God – “Come, Holy Spirit, God – “Come, Holy Spirit, come!”come!”

Leaders (that’s you!) Leaders (that’s you!)

People of Holy CrossPeople of Holy Cross

Matthew 28:16-20Matthew 28:16-20

16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the 16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 When mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”I am with you always, to the end of the age.”The New Revised Standard Version, (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson The New Revised Standard Version, (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers) 1989.Publishers) 1989.

3 Common Misinterpretations of3 Common Misinterpretations ofthe Gospel of Matthewthe Gospel of Matthew

It did not apply to the priesthood of all It did not apply to the priesthood of all believers – only to clergy.believers – only to clergy.

Impossible to obey the demands of Impossible to obey the demands of Jesus outlined in chapters.Jesus outlined in chapters.

Attitudes more important than actions.Attitudes more important than actions.

David J. Bosch, David J. Bosch, Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission, Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission,

(Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2002) 69.(Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2002) 69.

““make disciples”make disciples”““Disciple” appears 73 times in the Matthew, while Disciple” appears 73 times in the Matthew, while

occuring 46 times in Mark and 37 times in Luke. occuring 46 times in Mark and 37 times in Luke. ““Make disciples” occurs 4 times in NT – 3 of which are in Make disciples” occurs 4 times in NT – 3 of which are in

Matthew.Matthew.““Disciples” does not refer to merely the 12 disciples inDisciples” does not refer to merely the 12 disciples in Matthew (as it does for Mark and Luke) – but also to theMatthew (as it does for Mark and Luke) – but also to the disciples that are to follow.disciples that are to follow.Distinguishing marks of disciples:Distinguishing marks of disciples:

They live in relationship with Jesus Christ.They live in relationship with Jesus Christ.They live in expectation of God’s reign. (5:20)They live in expectation of God’s reign. (5:20)

They are “salt of the earth” and “light of the world.” They are “salt of the earth” and “light of the world.” (5:13)(5:13)

David J. Bosch, David J. Bosch, Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission, Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission, 73-74.73-74.

““baptize”baptize”

Forgiveness is a central idea for Matthew.Forgiveness is a central idea for Matthew.6:12, 6:14f, 26:286:12, 6:14f, 26:28

““What God has done in Christ – the What God has done in Christ – the forgiveness of sins – is the point of forgiveness of sins – is the point of departure of the new life of the disciple departure of the new life of the disciple and is being sealed in the act of and is being sealed in the act of baptism.” baptism.” -- David Bosch-- David Bosch

David J. Bosch, David J. Bosch, Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission, Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission, 79. 79.

““teach”teach”

Jesus teaches the disciples, he Jesus teaches the disciples, he does notdoes not preach to them. preach to them.

For JC, teaching is not “merely an intellectual For JC, teaching is not “merely an intellectual enterprise” – it enterprise” – it

is a “call for a concrete decision to follow him and submit is a “call for a concrete decision to follow him and submit toto

God’s will.”God’s will.”

Context of JC’s teaching is not the classroom, but the Context of JC’s teaching is not the classroom, but the world.world.


““to obey all…”to obey all…”

Sermon on the MountSermon on the Mount

Disciples called to live out of step with society.Disciples called to live out of step with society.

Love of God & love of neighbor becomes the Love of God & love of neighbor becomes the two fold commandment to love. Go hand in two fold commandment to love. Go hand in hand.hand.

To believe and understand is to move to an To believe and understand is to move to an active commitment that flows into deeds.active commitment that flows into deeds.


““Go therefore”Go therefore”

Authority of Jesus over Authority of Jesus over allall is already is already implied in this phrase.implied in this phrase.

““If Jesus is indeed Lord of all, this reality If Jesus is indeed Lord of all, this reality just just hashas to be proclaimed,” (David Bosch, to be proclaimed,” (David Bosch, p 78).p 78).

“I am with you always”

Who are we called to be?Who are we called to be?

In light of the Biblical text…In light of the Biblical text…

How do you think God is calling us, How do you think God is calling us, challenging us, to see our God-given challenging us, to see our God-given mission?mission?

What are key verbs that should guide What are key verbs that should guide and shape our self understanding?and shape our self understanding?

God’s Mission – Our God’s Mission – Our MissionMissionPart IIPart II

An exploration of our call in An exploration of our call in community.community.


““Because God is a missionary God,Because God is a missionary God,God’s people are a missionaryGod’s people are a missionarypeople. The church’s mission is people. The church’s mission is

notnotsecondary to its being; the churchsecondary to its being; the churchexists in being sent and in buildingexists in being sent and in buildingup itself for its mission,”up itself for its mission,”(Bosch, (Bosch, Believing in the Future, Believing in the Future, 1995, p 1995, p

3232).).

Ubuntu Ubuntu ““I am, because you are…I am, because you are…We are because Christ is.”We are because Christ is.”


““Mission is not a burden laid upon the church; it is a gift Mission is not a burden laid upon the church; it is a gift and a promise to the church that is faithful. The and a promise to the church that is faithful. The command arises from the gift. Jesus reigns and all command arises from the gift. Jesus reigns and all authority has been given to him in earth and heaven. authority has been given to him in earth and heaven. When we understand that, we shall not need to be told When we understand that, we shall not need to be told to let it be known. Rather, we shall not be able to to let it be known. Rather, we shall not be able to keep silent.”keep silent.”

((Lesslie Newbigin, Lesslie Newbigin, Mission in Christ’s Way, Mission in Christ’s Way, 40)40)


UBUNTU – UBUNTU –

We are, because Christ is.We are, because Christ is.

Our focus is not on, Our focus is not on,

What do What do wewe want? want?

But rather, But rather,

What does What does GodGod want for want for usus??

Biblical WitnessBiblical Witness


Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw him, to which Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, and said to them,

““All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”am with you always, to the end of the age.”

The New Revised Standard Version, (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers) 1989.The New Revised Standard Version, (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers) 1989.


Go! – “sentness” Go! – “sentness” for us and the for us and the disciplesdisciples

Called to make Called to make disciplesdisciples

Called to baptize Called to baptize and teachand teach

God does not send God does not send us aloneus alone

Biblical WitnessBiblical WitnessActs 2:41-47Acts 2:41-47So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and that So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and that

day about three thousand persons were added. 42 They day about three thousand persons were added. 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.

43 Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and 43 Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. 44 All who believed signs were being done by the apostles. 44 All who believed were together and had all things in common; 45 they would were together and had all things in common; 45 they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 Day by day, as they proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. 47 praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.were being saved.

The New Revised Standard Version, (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson The New Revised Standard Version, (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers) 1989.Publishers) 1989.

Acts 2:41-47Acts 2:41-47

Faith lived out at Faith lived out at temple, home and temple, home and community community

All who believed had All who believed had common bond/unitycommon bond/unity

Generosity with one Generosity with one another and beyondanother and beyond

Baptisms and devotion Baptisms and devotion to the apostle’s teachingto the apostle’s teaching

Signs, wonders, and Signs, wonders, and prayerprayer

Sacred or secular?Sacred or secular?

““In some societies the Church had a hard battle to ridIn some societies the Church had a hard battle to rid

itself of the insiduous distinction drawn between itself of the insiduous distinction drawn between

‘ ‘holy’ and ‘non-holy’ things” holy’ and ‘non-holy’ things”

(J. Andrew Kirk, (J. Andrew Kirk, What is Mission?, What is Mission?, p 213)p 213)

SacredSacred:: special realm of life, “spiritual” special realm of life, “spiritual” to do with religious events, places, things to do with religious events, places, things to be treated with care. to be treated with care.

SecularSecular:: ordinary things, worldly, ordinary things, worldly, materialmaterial

The problem with holy The problem with holy thingsthings

Sacred or secular?Sacred or secular?““From a Christian perspective this distinction is false. From a Christian perspective this distinction is false.

The secular, understood as the legitimate tasks of The secular, understood as the legitimate tasks of ordinary life –ordinary life –

family, work, scientific investigation, gardening, family, work, scientific investigation, gardening, hobbies, leisure,hobbies, leisure,

friendships, political tasks, service in the community – friendships, political tasks, service in the community – is sacred.”is sacred.”

““The sacred is not another reality distinct from this…The sacred is not another reality distinct from this…

Encounter with God is possible in any Encounter with God is possible in any place.”place.”

(J. Andrew Kirk, (J. Andrew Kirk, What is Mission?, What is Mission?, p 213-214)p 213-214)

Encounters with God Encounters with God in every possible place…in every possible place…

Come, Holy Spirit Come…Come, Holy Spirit Come…““To speak and live the gospel of Jesus Christ so thatTo speak and live the gospel of Jesus Christ so that

others might be drawn to Him and His Church.” others might be drawn to Him and His Church.”

How is God calling us to look beyond our How is God calling us to look beyond our congregational boundaries into the greater congregational boundaries into the greater

needs of the local/world community? In other needs of the local/world community? In other words, how can we reorient the congregation to words, how can we reorient the congregation to

look outward, rather than only inward?look outward, rather than only inward?

How can we help the people of Holy Cross see How can we help the people of Holy Cross see God at work in every aspect of life?God at work in every aspect of life?

God’s hands, not oursGod’s hands, not ours

Prince of Peace, Prince of Peace, BurnsvilleBurnsville

The Prince of Peace The Prince of Peace VisionVision: : A thriving discipleship community that changes A thriving discipleship community that changes

lives and leads society by growing passionate lives and leads society by growing passionate followers of Jesus Christ in every generation.followers of Jesus Christ in every generation.

The Prince of Peace The Prince of Peace MissionMission: : Prince of Peace Lutheran Church exists to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church exists to

“make disciples” (Matthew 28:19) who pray, “make disciples” (Matthew 28:19) who pray, worship, read the Bible, serve, relate to others worship, read the Bible, serve, relate to others for spiritual growth, and give a tithe and for spiritual growth, and give a tithe and beyond – PoWeR SuRGe.beyond – PoWeR SuRGe.

Core ValuesCore Values: Discipleship, Integrity, Evangelism, : Discipleship, Integrity, Evangelism, CommunityCommunity

Vision Statement: Vision Statement:

How has God (and is God) How has God (and is God) equipping us for equipping us for

participation in the Missio participation in the Missio Dei?Dei?

Mission StatementMission Statement

How are we going to live more fully How are we going to live more fully into the call that God has given into the call that God has given

us? us?

What are some words that might What are some words that might identify the action/response to identify the action/response to

which God calls us?which God calls us?

ValuesValues AttentiveAttentive Authentic (2x)Authentic (2x) CaringCaring CharityCharity Christ-centeredChrist-centered CommunityCommunity CompassionCompassion Courageous Courageous EducationEducation EmpoweredEmpowered EnergyEnergy Faith-filledFaith-filled Family (5x)Family (5x) Fellowship (2x)Fellowship (2x) Forgiveness (2x)Forgiveness (2x) GenerosityGenerosity Golden RuleGolden Rule Grace (2x)Grace (2x) HospitalityHospitality HumilityHumility Inclusiveness (2x)Inclusiveness (2x)

IntergenerationalIntergenerational IntegrityIntegrity Love (3x)Love (3x) MentoringMentoring MotivatingMotivating Music MinistryMusic Ministry Open MindedOpen Minded Ownership (2x)Ownership (2x) PassionatePassionate PrayerPrayer SafetySafety Scripture basedScripture based ServingServing SharingSharing Teaching Teaching ToleranceTolerance Tradition (5x)Tradition (5x) TransparentTransparent Trust (3x)Trust (3x) Vision OrientedVision Oriented Word & SacramentWord & Sacrament

Values named by Values named by more than one groupmore than one group

Tradition (5x)Tradition (5x) Family (5x)Family (5x) Trust (3x)Trust (3x) Love (3x)Love (3x) Authentic Authentic

(2x)(2x)

Fellowship (2x)Fellowship (2x) Forgiveness Forgiveness

(2x)(2x) Grace (2x) Grace (2x) Inclusiveness Inclusiveness

(2x)(2x) Ownership (2x)Ownership (2x)

Core ValuesCore Values

What values do we share as a What values do we share as a community as we live out our community as we live out our shared mission and vision?shared mission and vision?

Lord God, you have called your servants to Lord God, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing go out with good courage, not knowing where we go, but only that your hand is where we go, but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us; leading us and your love supporting us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Martin Luther’s Morning Prayer, Martin Luther’s Morning Prayer, Lutheran Book of WorshipLutheran Book of Worship, 137., 137.

God, give us good God, give us good couragecourage

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God’s Mission – Our Mission by Melanie J.S. Wallschlaeger CL7521 “The Missional Church” CL7521 “The Missional Church” Doctor of Ministry in Congregation