Jan Paron
PerSpectives12
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