Deconstruction in Missions with Ted Esler

Summary:

Ted Esler (President of Missio Nexus) defines ‘deconstruction’ as ideas and practices that dilute a Great-Commission focus on discipling the nations. He argues critical reflection is healthy, but postmodern habits and critical-theory framings can overcorrect, obscuring biblical priorities. Ted outlines four current lanes or areas in which deconstruction is apparent: “When everything is missions”; “It’s somebody else’s job” “Diaspora as replacement” and “Ideological distortions” Ted closes with a call to long-term, multi-generational faithfulness (not quick fixes) and a rediscovery of Christ’s command to make disciples of all nations. You can read more from Ted Esler at https://tedesler.substack.com/

The Mission Matters Podcast is a place to talk about the importance of our Mission as Christians. The Mission Matters is a partnership of Missio Nexus and Sixteen:Fifteen, who have a shared passion to mobilize God’s people to be a part of His mission.