Mission from an international context

Guest blogger: Kevin Koop

It wasn’t the most attended workshop. As is often the case, the quality of the learning was not rooted in the notoriety of the presenters, but the richness of their experience and wisdom, with which they’ve walked through that experience. That principle was very quickly evident in the “Mission from an international context” workshop and presenters Mark Klassen and Jim Hamp.

As has been historically the case, the voice and experience of our missionaries adds a certain level of depth to our conversations of faith, life, theology. And on this weekend, it added to our understanding of the atonement in our North American context.

It was a gift to hear about their respective work in Asia, and it was a blessing to hear about their heart as they wrestled through what it means to live, teach, and preach the good news about Christ in very rich and diverse settings. It was a challenge to consider with them and each other what it means to live, teach, and preach this good news in our own unique contexts as we strive with one another to build the kingdom of God in our world.

Kevin Koop is pastor of Blaine Lake (Sask.) Gospel Chapel.