M.O.S.A.I.C. Church Series, Pt. 1: Introduction (Multicultural Church)

Jan Paron

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M.O.S.A.I.C.

Church

Series

Pt 1: Intro

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Mosaic Church Characteristics

Characteristic 1:

A mosaic church supports God‟s intent

that the „called‟ from every culture and

generation have access to the

message of salvation.

Characteristic 2:

A mosaic church values the rich

diversity displayed in the tapestry

from the Christ community

Characteristic 3:

A mosaic church has a culture that

makes room for grace to people from

all tribes and nations

Characteristic 4:

A mosaic church has a congregation

that is both multicultural and

heterogeneous, showing a stew pot

blend

Mosaic Church Leadership Actions

Mosaic leaders show

six basic actions that

support unity of the

Body as one in Christ,

displayed by the

acronym M.O.S.A.I.C.

MULTITUDES: Intentionally Ministers to the Multitudes

OPENNESS: Views Others With Openness

MESSAGE: Adapts Method, But Keeps MeSSage

ALL: Follows the Call to the All

INCLUSION: Shows Impartiality & Inclusion

COMMUNICATION: Uses Value Communication

M

O

S

A

I

C

Intentionally

Ministers

to the Multitudes

Takes intentional steps to

direct the salvation

message to different

people groups that make

up the tapestry of

humanity representing

God‟s elect.

M

“And all things are of God, who hath

reconciled us to himself by Jesus

Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of

reconciliation;” (2 Cor 5:18 KJV).

Views Others

with Openness

Invites and embraces the

diversity of God‟s chosen.

Extends the love of Christ

to people within and

outside the communityO

“Let me give you a new command: Love

one another. In the same way I loved

you, you love one another. This is how

everyone will recognize that you are my

disciples—when they see the love you have

for each other." (John 13:34-35 MSG).

Adapts the Method, but

Keeps Message

Is open and flexible with

people from different

backgrounds, as well as

examines and changes

self perceptions. At the

same time, holds to

biblical truths

S

“Men and brethren, ye know how that a

good while ago God made choice among

us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should

hear the word of the gospel, and believe.

And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare

them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost,

even as he did unto us; And put no

difference between us and them, purifying

their hearts by faith” (Acts 15:7b-9 KJV).

Follows the Call to

the All

Maintains focus on

ministering to the all of

society, despite conflict or

distractions.A

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the

world, and preach the gospel to every

creature.” (Mark 16:15).

Shows Impartiality

and Inclusion

Demonstrates actions of

acceptance through

inclusion and holds

attitudes that are impartial

or unbiased towards

others.

I

“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is

neither bond nor free, there is neither male

nor female: for ye are all one in Christ

Jesus” (Gal 3:28).

Uses Value

Communication

Shows loving, respectful

and compassionate

communication that

crosses culture and

displays cultural

sensitivity.

C

"Let no corrupt communication proceed out of

your mouth, but that which is good to the use

of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers” (Eph 4:29).

Mosaic Church Summary

“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations…”

(Matt: 28:19a KJV)

MIntentional

Ministry

to the

Multitudes

OOpenness

to

Others

SAdapted

Method

Retained

MeSSage

ACall

to

the

All

IInclusion

&

Impartiality

CCommunication

that

Values

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