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unit 3 - living the christian life
3.6 - future of the church
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what is a missionary?
a person sent by the
church
into an area to bring more people into the christian church
what is evangelical work?
proclaiming the
message
of christianity with the aim of
converting
people to christianity
why do christians carry out missionary and evangelical work?
convert
people to christianity
last
commandment of jesus - his 'great commission'
alpha course
aims to introduce
non-churchgoers
to the basis of christian faith through a series of talks and
discussions
describes itself as an
opportunity
to explore the meaning of
life
hope
provides
resources
and aid for
evangelisation
in local communities
scripture union
partnership with individuals and churches to use the
bible
to inspire
young
people and
adults
to come to know god
uses
social media
brings
gospel
to those outside of the church, working in
schools
,
youth camps
, etc
pontifical council for promotion of new evangelism
created by pope
benedict
to revive
christianity
in europe
centered on local catholic cathedrals
youth for christ
provides
resources
for churches and schools and runs
residentials
urban saints
youth
and
children's
groupd
organise
events, holidays, missionary trips and
training
courses abroad
evangelicals
dedicated to global
evangelism
more
co-operation
among churches when spreading message
catholics
provide catechal programs, support for monks and nuns, build chapels,
churches
, orphanages and schools
in chage of mission dioceses of catholic churc
importance of evangelical work to evangelicals/conservatives
great
commission
of jesus told them to preach message
share
faith
with others out of love for them
non-christians can only have sins forgiven by becoming
christian
question if people outside of
faith
can go to heaven
concerned about
decline
in religion
importance of missionary and evangelical work to liberals
no longer important
form of
prejudice
and
discrimination
forcing others with other
religions
to
convert
may be seen as
new
forms of colonisation in less
developed
countries
hard to
'love
thy
neighbour'
if telling them their religion is
wrong