Missional. It's a big buzzword in churches. Pastors love to use it. But what on earth does it really mean? Oh, buzzwords... Usually, they come and go quickly, but this buzzword is different. It's actually worth getting and keeping. The move to Missional represents an important shift in modern ministry and in our understanding of what it means to be a Christian. So what does Missional mean? Alvin Reid, a professor at Southeastern, offers the best summary description I've seen. Reid … [Read more...] about The Meaning of Missional and Why It Matters
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Tim Keller Talks Missional Ministry
"Missional Ministry" is a hot topic right now amongst churches. There's been a great deal of discussion and confusion circling this concept, but recently, I came across an article written by Tim Keller (in June 2001 no less!) that I found extremely helpful and very relevant. Check out the article The Missional Church. One of my favorite quotes is: The missional church avoids sentimental, pompous, 'inspirational' talk .Instead we engage the culture with gentle, … [Read more...] about Tim Keller Talks Missional Ministry