Sean, again it's probably semantics but Paul's
missionary work always put him in the context of a local congregation, even if it was one that he brought there with him.
Not exact matches
This spirit is clearly reflected in the history of the
missionary movements, although it must be recognised that continual changes can be seen with regard to understanding what mission is but these did not
always become changes in
missionary work.
My parents come from a country that was colonized until recently by the French, and I'm therefore
always uncomfortable when «
missionary work» or bringing the Gospel to our «brothers & sisters in the dark» are mentioned in the context of church communities
working abroad.
Absolutely... Isn't there an old saying where «they don't care what you know until they know how much you care...» When I've done
missionary work, it
always starts out by first providing some need, whether it is giving out food, or rebuilding houses, and, just like Christ, we first fill their bellies (feeding the 5,000) then we give them a messege where God can fill their souls.