ACCCN Mission Conference 2026
Living Missionally in Everyday Life - Lessons from Priscilla and Aquila
Author：Paster Sion
Date: 03/09/2026
Category：Pastoral & Elder Messages
When we hear the word mission, we imagine pastors, elders, missionaries, or specially trained leaders serving in distant places. Yet the New Testament consistently reminds us that God advances His mission not only through the extraordinary, but through the faithful obedience of ordinary believers. Few lives illustrate this truth more clearly than Priscilla and Aquila.
Priscilla and Aquila were not apostles or public evangelists. They were the ordinary working professionals—tentmakers—who lived out their faith in the routines of work, home, and relationships. Scripture introduces them simply as a married couple trying to make a living after being forced to leave Rome (Acts 18:1–3). Yet through their ordinary lives, God accomplished extraordinary kingdom work.
A Home Open to God’s Purposes
One of the most powerful aspects of Priscilla and Aquila’s missional life was their hospitality. Multiple times in Scripture, churches are described as meeting in their home (Romans 16:3–5; 1 Corinthians 16:19). Their house was not merely a place of comfort, but a place of worship, teaching, and fellowship.
They understood that opening their home was an act of mission. Their hospitality created space for believers to grow and for the gospel to spread. In a world where homes are often guarded and private, Priscilla and Aquila challenge us to see our living spaces as opportunities for ministry.
Living missionally may begin with something as simple as inviting others into our lives—sharing meals, conversations, and prayer in ordinary settings.
Discipleship in Everyday Conversations
Priscilla and Aquila’s missional living reached a defining moment when they encountered Apollos, a gifted and passionate preacher who knew the Scriptures but lacked a full understanding of the gospel (Acts 18:24–26).
Rather than correcting him publicly or dismissing him privately, they took him aside and explained “the way of God more accurately.” Their discipleship was marked by humility, wisdom, and relational care. This moment reveals an essential aspect of missional living: discipleship is not confined to formal settings. It often happens in conversations, over time, within trusted relationships.
This example challenges us to see our daily interactions as opportunities for spiritual encouragement and growth. Mentoring a younger believer, answering a question about faith, or gently guiding someone toward deeper understanding can all be acts of mission.
Ordinary People, Faithful Witness
Throughout their lives, Priscilla and Aquila moved from city to city—Corinth, Ephesus, and beyond—yet wherever they went, they lived consistently as followers of Christ. Paul even commends them for risking their lives for the sake of the gospel (Romans 16:3–4). Their courage did not come from status, but from deep devotion to Christ.
Their story reassures us that God does not call only the gifted or the famous. He calls the faithful. Missional living is not about doing more for God, but about living every part of life for Him.
As Christians, we are invited to follow their example—living with intentional faith in our work, homes, and relationships. When we do, God uses ordinary lives to accomplish extraordinary mission.
Invitation To Be Inspired and Mobilized
The English Congregation cordially invites you to attend our Mission Conference with Rev. David Lee of Equipping Leaders International. The conference will be held on March 27 at 8:00 PM, and on March 29 at 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM in Room 202–203. Rev. David will share how we can live missionally—not only through mission trips, but also in our everyday lives.
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