mtc history 10th grade

Mission

God’s plan to restore the world to fellowship with Him. It is God’s work of reconciliation, begun in creation, revealed through Abraham, the Prophets, and fully through Jesus Christ. The Church continues this mission of reaching out, sharing the Gospel, and inviting people into God’s Kingdom (centrifugal outward movement). ~

Mission meaning

Reaching out, sharing the Gospel, and inviting people into God’s Kingdom; centrifugal outward movement. ~

Ministry

Serving and caring for people within the Church community. Focuses on nurturing believers through spiritual, educational, social, and emotional care. Based on Christ’s servant example (centripetal inward movement). ~

Mission vs Ministry

Mission reaches non-believers through evangelism and outward movement; Ministry cares for believers through service and inward nurturing. Both are equally important. ~

Dr Abraham Mar Thoma

Strong missionary vision; sent missionaries across India; encouraged every member to be a missionary; founded Mar Thoma Voluntary Evangelists’ Association; promoted revival meetings; strengthened evangelistic identity of the Church. ~

Dr Alexander Mar Thoma

Combined evangelism with social justice; expanded mission fields; strengthened spiritual life; opposed alcohol abuse, corruption, injustice; supported poor and Dalit communities; promoted inclusive Church growth. ~

Lesson from leaders

Leadership shapes mission; faith must include action; mission includes preaching and service; youth must participate actively. ~

E Stanley Jones

American missionary to India; presented Christ in Indian culture; encouraged interfaith dialogue; founded Christian Ashrams; promoted community living and spiritual reflection. ~

Mother Teresa

Served poorest in Kolkata; founded Missionaries of Charity; worked with sick, dying, homeless, abandoned; built homes and hospitals; known for humility and simple living. ~

Stanley Jones vs Mother Teresa

Stanley Jones focused on evangelism, dialogue, and ashrams; Mother Teresa focused on direct service and charity. Both served India deeply. ~

Outreach purpose

Showing Christian love through action, not just words. ~

Outreach activities

Rehabilitation centers, special needs schools, counseling centers, homes for children, homeless shelters, old age homes, hospice centers, medical mission hospitals; serving poor, sick, suffering, marginalized. ~

Mission organizations

Mar Thoma Evangelistic Association; Mar Thoma Voluntary Evangelists Association; Suvishesha Sevika Sangham; Yuvajana Sakhyam; Sunday School Samajam. ~

Current mission methods

Ashram centers; mission fields in India; Bible study groups; literacy programs; health clinics; interfaith dialogue; mission training centers; outreach in North America. ~

Mar Thoma belief

Mission = evangelism + social responsibility; Ministry = service + care; every member is called; youth play important role; faith must lead to action.