The Church’s Mission in Global Perspective

Christ the Center

In preparation of our upcoming annual theology conference, Camden Bucey and Jim Cassidy reflect on the global mission of the church through the lens of the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20). They discuss how Reformed Forum supports the church’s work of making disciples by providing theological resources and education, focusing on the key elements of going, baptizing, and teaching.

Jim shares his experiences teaching in the Philippines and the surprising impact of Reformed Academy on the global Reformed community. The conversation explores the OPC’s approach to foreign and home missions, as well as Christian education, highlighting the importance of building self-sustaining and theologically mature churches around the world. The episode also touches on the need for contextualized, long-term confessional education and how technology is enabling the spread of Reformed theology in various cultural contexts.

Listeners will gain insight into how Reformed Forum serves as a resource for pastors and churches worldwide, including the challenges of foreign missions and the unique role of theological education in shaping the future of the global church.

Join us for this thoughtful discussion on missions, discipleship, and the Great Commission’s enduring relevance.

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Chapters

• 00:07 Introduction
• 11:38 Jim’s Trip to the Philippines
• 15:02 The Great Commission: Making Disciples
• 27:34 The Role of Theological Education in Missions
• 35:26 The End of Missions
• 39:43 Addressing Concerns of Colonialism in Missions
• 50:32 Conclusion

Participants: Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy