The Church & Living on Mission with Antipas Harris

Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Antipas Harris to talk about another habit or value that we see the New Teatement authors write about alot - mission. This purpose filled call that all Christians have to proclaim the gospel, make disciples, and love and serve our neighbors (both locally and globally).

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What does it mean to live on mission as followers of Jesus, and what do we learn about this spiritual practice from the words and actions of the disciples?
• How do you think our call to missional living connects with the Genesis 1 creation mandate (i.e., the task of cultivating shalom)?
• How did the church’s commitment to missional living impact their witness and growth during the first few centuries? How did it affect the culture?
• Why do you think we are tempted to say mission is for some people but not all? 
• What does it look like for you to live on mission?
• How have you navigated some of the harder parts of missional work?
• Can you share one story from your work at the Urban Renewal Center where you have seen this practice of living missionally impact the people in your community and lead people to God?
• How do Acts, the Epistles, and the theme of mission point us to the gospel?

Guest Bio:

Dr. Antipas Harris is the founder and president and dean of the Urban Renewal Center (URC) in Norfolk, Virginia. He is the former founding president and dean of Jakes Divinity School and teaches courses at Old Dominion University in the Philosophy and Religious Studies Department. Antipas earned a Bachelor’s degree from LaGrange College, a Master’s degree from Emory University, a Master’s degree from Yale University, a Doctor of Ministry from Boston University, and a Doctor of Philosophy from St. Thomas University. He is the author of several books including Is Christianity the White Man's Religion?: How the Bible Is Good News for People of Color.

Reflection:

Choose one person in your sphere of influence? (family, friends, neighbors) What is one thing you can do this week to intentionally serve them and point them to God?  

Continue Learning:

• The Woodson Institute
• Perspectives
• When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett
• Christian Community Development Association
• Voices Rising: Women of Color Finding and Restoring Hope in the City by Shabrae Jackson Kreig
• Ministers of Mercy by Tim Keller

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