ABDICATED MANDATE: HOW THE CHURCH LOST ITS MANAGERIAL CALLING AND THE WORLD PAID THE PRICE

For centuries, the church has been seen as the spiritual heart of society, focusing on saving souls and preparing believers for the afterlife. But in the process, it has neglected its responsibility to manage and steward the world God created. From environmental crises and economic imbalances to social inequality and cultural decay, the world’s deepest challenges are often the result of the church’s abdication of its managerial mandate—a mandate to nurture, create, and care for the world in every sphere of life.

In The Abdicated Mandate, Goodson Mumba challenges the church to reclaim its role as a faithful steward, one that not only preaches salvation but also actively engages in the restoration of creation, culture, and society. With a compelling blend of theology, history, and practical insight, this book shows how the church can integrate faith with work, advocate for justice, and reimagine its mission as a comprehensive mandate for the holistic well-being of the world.

It’s time for the church to move beyond a focus on individual salvation and embrace its original calling as the manager of creation, leading the charge in environmental stewardship, societal renewal, and cultural transformation. The Abdicated Mandate is not just a critique, but a hopeful call to action for the church to step back into its rightful role as God’s co-laborer in redeeming the world.

Are you ready to reclaim the mandate? The world is waiting.