An indigenous church is a truly national Christiantiy that expresses itself naturally in terms of its culture. It is not a bybrid brand that cannot reproduce on its own…. Every missionary wants to see a local, self-supporting, self-governing, and self-propagating body of Christ. This is a part of the word, ”indigenous.” (5)
The desire for indigenous churches is sometimes confronted on established fields by a pattern of mission service that is usually described as “paternalistic.” The growth and development of the local church is usually orchestrated by the “foreign” missionary. This may be done directly through the control of funds for land, buildings, and pastor’s support…. The missionary simply implants the style with which he feels most comfortable. (5)
The “house church” is common in the New Testament… (Acts 2:46; 5:42; 10:47-48; 12:12; Romans 16:15; 1 Corinthians 16:15; Philippians 4:22; Colossians 4:15; 2 Timothy 4:19; Philemon 1:2). (7)
비단 선교 뿐만이 아니겠지만, 선교지 교회 개척 사역에서 건물이 아닌 가정 교회를 세우는 것의 중요성을 상기하게 한다. 한 사람이 복음을 듣고 가정과 이웃에게 복음을 나누며 자연스럽게 교회가 이루어지게 된다.
A church planter is a long-distance missionary. He is not looking for a short burst of energy and then victory. He becomes a recognizable part of the scenery. Although he is a foreigner, he is "our foreigner" to the nationals... His grammatical errors with the language endear him to them. His attempts to eat their strange food helps them become familiar with him. He comes again and again, applying the gospel at the appropriate time to those who will listen. He is accepted by the people. He has access to people. His life itself is a tool of entrance into their culture and their lives. (19)
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