What are the core World Christian practices and disciplines?

• A. The practices: Going, Welcoming, Sending, Mobilizing; The disciplines: Community, Prayer, Simplicity, Learning.
• B. The practices: Evangelism, Worship; The disciplines: Bible study, Fellowship.
• C. The practices: Giving, Attending; The disciplines: Fasting, Lectures.
• D. The practices: Missions trips only; The disciplines: None.

Answer: (A)

World Christian Movement thinking distinguishes two connected kinds of activity: practices that describe how believers engage in mission across cultures, and disciplines that shape the character and rhythms of those engaged in mission. The option with Going, Welcoming, Sending, Mobilizing as practices fits this framework because it centers movement and invitation beyond the local church: Going represents cross-cultural mission, Welcoming emphasizes hospitable entry and relationship, Sending involves equipping and releasing others to go, and Mobilizing focuses on organizing people, prayer, and resources to sustain the mission.

The corresponding disciplines—Community, Prayer, Simplicity, Learning—provide the grounding: living in Community builds accountability and shared life; Prayer maintains dependence on God and aligns effort with divine guidance; Simplicity frees resources and reduces distractions, strengthening generosity and reach; Learning ensures ongoing growth through training, reflection, and adaptation. The other options mix generic activities or narrow focuses that don’t capture the integrated practice-and-discipline framework central to World Christian Movement thought.