Missional Journal Vol. 2 No. 3 - When Missional is Not Helpful
March 31, 2008What do you think? Have missional leaders sent the wrong message? Have we pushed people away by conveying an attitude of superiority?
What do you think? Have missional leaders sent the wrong message? Have we pushed people away by conveying an attitude of superiority?
What stories can you share about Christian congregations who are modeling incarnational ministry within their community?
What thoughts do you have about the church in “exile”? Is this a helpful metaphor?
Question Two: What other reductionisms do you observe in American versions of the gospel?
Question One: What practical steps can our churches take to form disciples who are willing and able to swim against the powerful currents of narcissism and consumerism?
What are some of the contextually specific missional ways that your church is praying and working to see God’s “kingdom come”?
Another important question is, how does your church discern where and how to invest missionally in your community?
What are some specific ways in which the North American church evidences reductionism in its proclamation of the gospel?
What is your experience with hospitality? What can you add to the discussion?