Theological reflection is a set of thought processes and actions directed deep into a person’s consciousness. Human resolves his experiences, awareness of actions, thoughts, and feelings through critical thinking. That is one of the essential and special abilities that force one to relive past feelings and analyze them. In addition, reflection is primarily aimed at thoughts and judgments about the Deity, the world after completing “life path,” and immortality in it. Missionary praxis is one of such methods and forms of activity to convert non-believers or representatives of other religions in the “right direction of the worldview.” The essay reveals the relationship between theological concepts and missionary work, their influence on each other.
Missionaries are open to learning about Christianity; they are guides to the world of mental values and thoughts, carriers of cultural heritage. They transmit their knowledge and ideas, “retell” stories about the Deity, his deeds, and plans for humankind and individual ones (Muck, 2004). Such “practitioners” talk about spiritual life, faith in the Deity, and supporting His Church. Guiding others on the proper path helps them realize and understand their place in the world, their real purpose, and vocation. Through practical activities, missionaries are immersed in another culture, traditions, and customs and discover new information about intercultural communication and ways of interacting with the whole world (Kim, 2008). People close to them change the idea of reality and the picture of the world; the “followers” fill with purity, enlightenment, repentance, and mercy, always supported by a generous God.
In conclusion, missional praxis is the “fruit” of theological reflection, the path to knowledge, perfection, and the acceptance of high, spiritual, and moral values. The messengers of the religion focus not only on their inner world, faith, and concepts but also on transmitting thoughts and feelings related to the awareness of “common” cohesion. Consequently, by assuming such an important role and pursuing the highest and noblest goals, the missionary practitioner brings the unbelievers closer to the absolute Christian truth.
References
Kim, S. (2008). Chapter 1: Introduction. In S. Kim (Ed.). Christian theology in Asia 1st ed (pp. 1-22). Cambridge University Press.
Muck, T. C. (2004). The Missiological Perspective: What Does it Mean to Do Theology Missiologically? Missiology, 32(3). Web.