This article discusses the importance of a church having its mercy ministry as Christ-centred. Otherwise, the ministry is vulnerable to turning into a moralistic work void of the gospel. Two things need to be in place: a Christ-centred motivation, and a Christ-centred message.

Are evangelism and public justice contradictory concerns? This article shows that the mission of the church is the mission of Christ; we are to be concerned about the things and people that concern him.

What should be the relationship between evangelism and social action in mission work? Should they both characterize missions? To answer these questions this article looks at different views on this issue. It discusses the relationship between the Great Commission, the Great Commandment, and the call to the church to seek justice.