September 06, 2025

Local Missions: Living as a Christian with a Missional Mindset

1 hour 11 minutes

Andrew leads a session on living as a Christian with a missional mindset, moving beyond the initial topic of “local missions” to encompass the idea that a believer’s entire life is a mission. He explores the twofold purpose of the Great Commission—to preach the gospel and to make disciples—and how this applies to both necessary daily activities and voluntary service. The session includes practical exercises for self-reflection and emphasizes the importance of being sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s guidance.

[02:33] The Great Commission from Matthew 28 gives a twofold mission: to preach the gospel and make disciples, and to teach people to obey all of Christ’s commands.

[05:56] Physical works, like healing the sick, are part of the mission as they point to the temporary nature of earth and the coming kingdom of heaven.

[13:24] Local missions are often more demanding than distant trips because they require long-term commitment to help new believers grow and learn.

[15:30] The primary barrier to sharing the gospel is often comfortability with people we see regularly, not differences in nationality.

[19:22] In Matthew 25, Jesus uses how we treat others as a litmus test for our love for Him, revealing the state of our heart.

[23:47] Christians should model Jesus by looking past superficial encounters to see and address the significant spiritual needs of people.

[24:55] Andrew defines two types of local missions: “necessary” (daily activities like work or parenting done for Christ) and “voluntary” (choosing to serve using spiritual gifts).

[26:59] Acting differently from societal norms in our necessary tasks, as instructed in Colossians 3, is a powerful mission that models Christ.

[40:01] Missions are initiated in two primary ways: through a direct call from God or through exhortation and encouragement from other believers.

[41:19] To hear God’s call, we must walk in the Spirit moment-by-moment, living in dependency, sensitivity, and obedience to Him.

[44:47] Nehemiah is presented as a model for receiving a mission: he was seeking the Lord, God provided an opportunity, and then God put the specific mission on his heart.

[49:49] A healthy church, as described in Titus 2, involves older, mature believers exhorting and teaching younger believers in their mission work.

[55:03] Acting on a mission from God requires boldness to overcome opposition, which can be fear, laziness, or inconvenience.

Scripture References

Matthew 28:18-20

Matthew 10:7-8

James 1:27

Matthew 25:31-46

Colossians 3:1-17, 23

1 Peter 4:8-11

Mark 10:42-45

Galatians 5:13

Hebrews 10:25

Titus 2:1-8

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