ACK Diocese of Kirinyaga Mission Day: Emphasizing the Church’s Role as a Tool for Evangelism

In a resounding testament to their commitment to the spiritual journey, the ACK Diocese of Kirinyaga commemorated their Mission Day at Kutus, Kirinyaga. This event resonated with a powerful message that underscored the church’s pivotal role in spreading the Gospel. This article encapsulates the essence of the Mission Day, highlighting the sermon’s theme and the call to position the church as a tool for mission.

Mission Day: A Unifying Event

The ACK Diocese of Kirinyaga gathered in unity to celebrate Mission Day, a poignant occasion that emphasized the church’s purpose in the spiritual realm. The event’s location at Kutus, Kirinyaga, set the stage for a meaningful reflection on the church’s mission in the world.

Sermon Focus: Positioning the Church for Mission

The sermon that echoed throughout the day centered on the theme “Positioning the Church as a Tool for Mission.” The essence of this message was underscored by a resolute understanding: the church exists for a fundamental purpose – to evangelize and disciple the world for Christ. With this rallying cry, attendees were urged to recognize the church’s calling as an active force in confronting spiritual challenges.

The Military Metaphor of Mission

The concept of “mission” was explored through a military lens, likening it to stepping out for a crucial assignment. This perspective defined mission as a strategic venture aimed at confronting spiritual adversaries. Just as in a military mission, specific preparation was deemed essential for success.

Preparation for the Mission

Drawing from military principles, the sermon highlighted crucial aspects of preparation:

1. Clear and Defined Reason: Just as in a military mission, the church’s reason for existence must be distinctly articulated.
2. Precision and Detail: Mission objectives need to be precise and detailed, ensuring a focused approach.
3. Conquest and Domination: The objective is to conquer spiritual territory and establish dominance, mirroring the military’s approach to captured territories.
4. Mechanism for Control: To maintain control over the territory, strategic mechanisms must be established.
5. Subduing the Territory: This involves exploiting opportunities within the territory, akin to extracting resources from conquered land.
6. Proper Briefing: Just as soldiers need comprehensive briefing before a mission, evangelists need to be equipped with political, economic, and spiritual knowledge.

Challenges and Intensity of Mission

Rev Canon Richard Mayabi posed thought-provoking questions regarding the level of preparation by the evangelists in Kirinyaga. The need for strategic planning, meticulous detail, and in-depth understanding at the parish level was emphasized. The importance of intensively engaging in mission programs, such as reaching out to students through schools, was highlighted.

Embracing the Definition of the Task

In conclusion, the message resonated with the apostolic call to “Go into all the world.” This core mission directive serves as a guiding light for the church to actively engage in evangelism and discipleship, propelling the Gospel’s transformative message to all corners of society. The ACK Diocese of Kirinyaga’s Mission Day left attendees with a renewed sense of purpose, poised to position the church as a tool for mission in the world.