To engage a missional mind, Christians must shift their understanding of mission from a temporary church activity to a core identity. Leonce Crump argues that the mission ultimately belongs to God, who created humanity to steward his presence throughout the earth. Because mission is an identity rather than an event, every believer is called to represent God's kingdom in their everyday context, whether as a doctor, artist, parent, or business owner.

Ephesians 2:8-10

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Colossians 3:23-24

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Matthew 28:18-20

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

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