COS 513—Our
Mission from God: Transforming Agent
The mission of the church is to serve God and neighbor by proclaiming the gospel
for the redemption of the world. Redemption is God’s holy activity that
transforms individuals, societies, and all of life. When faithful to its
mission, the church serves as an agent of God’s transforming redemption. Based
upon this understanding of the nature of the church and its mission, this course
seeks to help pastors gain theological understanding and practical ministry
skills for leading congregations to carry out the mission of the church as God’s
agents of transformation.