Mutuality in mission

Abstract

The Christian church exists in the world because of God’s mission (Missio Dei), that is God’s plan and action for world salvation. The churches around the world today must understand that their relation in the past, including their involvement in God’s mission, has many times been characterized by hierarchical perspectives and should be transformed to a more mutual one. This article affirms the need for mutuality in doing mission by exploring some Christian theological concepts as koinonia and perchoresis. In addition, it also reflects on the concept of mutuality from the perspective of Meto people in West Timor, Indonesia.