Mission: The Activity of the Church

A thing’s purpose dictates its form. Its mission determines its shape.

That’s why a knife differs in shape from a spoon. It’s why a house differs in shape from a pen. Purpose determines shape or form. It seems obvious, but the implications are far reaching.

For example, consider the purpose of the church. What is its mission, in other words? And what shape must the life of the church take in order to match its mission by God’s design? Read More