Missional Rest: A Fusion Point Between Being and Doing
In current missiological discussions, economy is the operant lens with its focus on action, often to the neglect of being. Part of the reason for a neglect of ontology appears to be the inattention of Creation theology for theological conceptions of Christian mission. In this article, we argue that...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2025
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| In: |
Transformation
Year: 2025, Volume: 42, Issue: 1, Pages: 54-67 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CB Christian life; spirituality HA Bible NBC Doctrine of God NBD Doctrine of Creation RJ Mission; missiology VA Philosophy |
| Further subjects: | B
Rest
B economy and ontology B Missional theology B creation theology |
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| Summary: | In current missiological discussions, economy is the operant lens with its focus on action, often to the neglect of being. Part of the reason for a neglect of ontology appears to be the inattention of Creation theology for theological conceptions of Christian mission. In this article, we argue that the practice of rest is a key element in the missional connection between being and doing. We ground our discussion in biblical texts marked by Creation theology, showing that God's rhythms of work and rest are the foundation of Christian missional practice. This is drawn out by close attention to Genesis 1–2, as well as key Synoptic Gospel texts on Jesus’ relationship to the Sabbath. Since these texts integrate mission with the Sabbath rhythms of rest and reflection, we argue that rest allows for greater integration of human ontology and economy into a life of participation in the Missio Dei. This has implications for shaping a richer participation of God's missional rhythms, measuring fruitfulness in mission, and contemplating longevity in ministry. |
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| ISSN: | 1759-8931 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Transformation
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/02653788241275405 |