This module gives a biblical-theological vision for the missional nature of the church and the patterns of life, action and speech which that requires. The importance of this for an understanding of the nature of the church and its perceived mission in other times and places is identified. With awareness of the way social and cultural factors contribute to the form of the church, the learner is assisted to form a vision of missional service for the contemporary church.

h3. Diakonia: Missional Church Service

On successful completion of the module a learner will be able to:

• Describe the biblical and theological foundations for the practice of diakonia in the local church.
• Demonstrate an appreciation for the historical, cultural, and contextual nature of the church.
• Discuss the church's engagement with the world in terms of the Missio Dei and the Kingdom of God.
• Distinguish between the church with a missional commitment and the missional congregation.
• Define what it means to be a 'missional church' in contemporary society.
• Make personal commitments regarding qualities of heart, soul and practice necessary to participate in missional community.
• Propose a personal theology of service.
• Employ practical theological research methodology to identify a specific pastoral concern.
• Design and implement a practical theological intervention to address a particular pastoral concern

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