There are diversities of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. These diverse gifts not only edify the Church within, but also launch missions into those fragmented arenas which surround us. The Church can best prepare to take on this divided world by first developing her diversities of ministries within. Missionary sodalities are increasingly becoming essential organs for the edification and discipleship of the Church and the extension of her influence in the world around her.
Sodalities usually form around particular gifts, ministries or activities.
The Gideons, for example, are a sodality with a heart for soul winning and a passion for distributing Bibles in schools and hotels. Today, more and more sodalities are being formed outside of denominational frameworks. Sodalities exist to give structure to particular ministries which operate outside the administrative authority of a local church or denomination. Mission sodalities have two target audiences. The first is the edification of the believer.