Money and MissionA Discernment Guide for Congregations Missio Dei Series, Number 5 |
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Some might think it would be wonderful if every dollar we give to "mission" resulted in the redemption of souls and bodies in direct proportion to the amount given. Some might think it would be wonderful if how much money we control and how much privilege we enjoy did not matter in cross-cultural relationships. Well, it might be wonderful, but it would not be true to life.
Not only is the landscape of money and mission full of land mines, but that landscape is changing rapidly before our eyes as mission organizations proliferate and the global church becomes a reality. Peter Graber is in a unique position to observe that landscape, having learned a good deal from his many years of observation. This booklet gives readers a chance to look over his shoulder and catch a glimpse of the money-and-mission landscape from his perspective.
In addition to Graber's introductory reflections here, more than half of this booklet is devoted to a practical guide for congregational discernment of mission-funding issues. These pages are suitable for duplication and discussion by church committees or councils. While Graber does not provide us with all the answers, he does give us a handle on the questions we need to be asking.
About the Author
Peter Graber serves as senior executive for Missional Church Advancement at Mennonite Mission Network. This division acts as one of the hubs for missional church information, expertise and activities throughout the Mennonite Church USA system.