Made For This: Missional Intentionality

Northeast Christian Podcast

In the “Made For This” series, Tomara’s message on Missional Intentionality serves as a reminder to live “on mission, on purpose”—boldly and consistently bringing God’s love and purpose into every facet of life. At Northeast, Missional Intentionality means seeing every area—home, city, work (school), and church—as a mission field. Unleashing Love in All Areas of Life At the heart of Missional Intentionality is the call to “Unleash Love,” which reflects God’s love in a sacrificial and persistent way. Northeast encourages believers to “walk the walk” of Christ-like love and “talk the talk” of faith when the time is right, using actions and words to make a genuine impact. Living "On Mission, On Purpose" * Definition: Living "on mission, on purpose" involves intentional actions aligned with God’s purpose, where every interaction is an opportunity to share faith and demonstrate Christ’s love. * Vision: Tomara emphasizes that God has placed each of us in our specific roles and settings to impact others. Living on mission means seeing each arena—home, city, work (school), and church—as a ministry field. * Encouragement: By loving others proactively and embodying Christian values, believers can be “a city on a hill,” visibly shining God’s love. Key Scriptural Foundations 1. John 15:1-8 – Jesus as the Vine: This passage stresses the importance of believers “remaining in Him” to bear lasting fruit, drawing spiritual strength from their connection to Jesus. 2. Matthew 28:16-20 (The Great Commission) – Jesus calls His followers to spread the gospel and make disciples. This proactive engagement is essential to living missional lives. Takeaways from Scripture: * Staying Connected: Believers are encouraged to regularly draw strength from Jesus through prayer and spiritual practices. * Sharing the Gospel: The Great Commission urges Christians to share their faith and invite others into the community of believers. Creating a Personal "Love the ‘Ville" Playbook To live with Missional Intentionality, Tomara invites us to create a “Love the ‘Ville” Playbook, a practical plan to live missionally across various spheres of life: 1. Identify one way to unleash love in each area—Home, City, Work (or School), and Church. 2. Record the plans in a journal or digital notes app. 3. Share your goals with a friend for accountability. 4. Pray over the playbook to seek guidance and focus. 5. Evaluate regularly to stay committed and intentional. By embracing Missional Intentionality, we align our everyday lives with God’s purpose, transforming each moment into an opportunity to demonstrate sacrificial love, stay connected to Christ, and share the good news with those around us.