Theological Basis and Holistic Mission
Framed by a holistic approach, the theological basis for understanding human poverty explores the concept of shalom, sin, and salvation through a Biblical lens. Empowering action, the narrative delves into addressing injustice and marginalized perspectives with a call to individual believers, leaders, and relief organizations.
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OUR FOUNDATION
THEOLOGICAL BASIS FOR UNDERSTANDING HUMAN POVERTY AND HOLISTIC MISSION Calgary 2019 Oklahoma 2020 Working Group (Finland, Sweden, Norway, Australia, US) Dialogue withWAPTE and other Pentecostal theologians Helsinki 2021 Working Group Dialogue with partners Nairobi 2023
THEOLOGICAL BASIS FOR UNDERSTANDING HUMAN POVERTY AND HOLISTIC MISSION Why we take action Our understanding of God The Biblical narrative the concept of shalom a holistic understanding of sin and salvation In Jesus God is putting it all together The Gospel; -whole life and whole society trasnformation, all sin- damaged relationships restored and reconciled (shalom)
THEOLOGICAL BASIS FOR UNDERSTANDING HUMAN POVERTY AND HOLISTIC MISSION Understanding that frames our action A holistic approach Recognising injustice Considering the perspectives of the marginalised and oppressed Empowerment and participation The church as a peace maker Power dynamics Targeted levels of transformation (individual, societal, structural)
THEOLOGICAL BASIS FOR UNDERSTANDING HUMAN POVERTY AND HOLISTIC MISSION How we take action Serving our communities Churches as main agents of change Discipleship Sending Advocacy
THEOLOGICAL BASIS FOR UNDERSTANDING HUMAN POVERTY AND HOLISTIC MISSION Call to action To individual believers To leaders and pastors To relief and development organisations and workers
