Mission is the church understanding who we are (identity); why we are in the world (purpose); and organizing, structuring, and resourcing (operating) to faithfully accomplish the commission God has given us. There are two primary expressions of the church: gathered and sent. These expressions represent what we believe about God, what we believe about who we are as his people, and why we exist in this world. Both are essential and critical for the church to be faithful and effective in mission.
