Third wave mission: Cultural,missiological,and theological dimensions

Abstract

Short-term mission, parish “twinning” (parish-to-parish relationships), and similar new forms of mission have come to be known as “third wave mission” in Roman Catholic circles. Third wave refers here to the mission that has been made possible by the third wave of globalization since the 15th century. This article explores the cultural contexts that shape this kind of mission, the impact this has on a more general understanding of mission, and what biblical and theological foundations might be sought to support it.