God has given many commands to His children concerning the functioning of the 'body', which is His Church.  The first and most important of these commands His related  to the interconnectedness of the body regardless of geographical location or economic situation. This spiritual relationship between all members of the body forms the basis of the responsibility of these members to minister to an with one another.  It is imperative that believers understand the implications of the theology of the 'body' is to impact the work of global ministry.

• The following are brief summaries of key terms related to this topic.

  • Body of Christ  -- The image of the body, as seen in the the epistles, forms the basis for the theology of a global ministry.  this imagery  is seen in the halls writings, especially in the prison the epistle.

  • One-Anothers -- There are many commands in scripture concerning the relationship that behaviors should enjoy a one with another. 

  • The Poor -- There are many references in the Old and New Testament concerning the compassion that believers are to have for other believers who are in need.