The conversation regarding local and global missions is an ongoing and important one. I was asked by the folks at The Upstream Collective to share my thoughts on this topic. I want to direct your attention to the full post that went live today.
Inquire about missionary activity and you are likely to get some response related to an “overseas” activity. I always found this somewhat interesting, for the same people consider missionary activity as something that could take place in Mexico, Central America, and South America–places that are not overseas from North American residents. 🙂
Drawing from biblical evidence and contemporary realities, I note that missions is not to be defined by geographic terms. And once the lines are blurred between home and abroad, everything changes as North Americans know it.
Check out the post and while you’re at the Upstream site, look around. These guys are doing some great work!
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