Cases Quote by Christopher J. H. Wright
“It is not so much the case that God has a mission for his church in the world, as that God has a church for his mission in the world. Mission was not made for the church; the church was made for mission - God’s mission.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Church’s Mission, 2015
The purpose is not for the church to serve God’s mission, but for God’s mission to shape the church’s identity and work.
In simple terms: Mission defines the church, not vice‑versa.
Key Takeaway
Align church with divine mission.
Themes
mission
church
purpose
service
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
theological
practical
When to use this quote
- church planting
- community outreach
- faith education
Key Concepts
theology
missiology
spiritual formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your community reflect its mission?
- What steps can real mission with purpose?
A Different Perspective
Institutional inertia may resist change.
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