Mission and Unity

Abstract

Early Pentecostals’ desire for unity resulted from their appreciation of the work of the Holy Spirit across the different churches and their belief that global mission was at the heart of their calling. In contrast, the World Council of Churches has produced documents through the Faith and Order Commission that illustrate the development of what the council means by unity and how the role of the Holy Spirit in the church can be understood. Bringing these different strands of convictions into dialogue can benefit the missional and ecumenical activities of the different churches in the body of Christ. The article’s conclusion provides examples that respond to the need for unity for the sake of the church answering to the mission of God.