Over a period of years our family developed a pretty serious interest and pursuit in living sustainably. My wife and I both grew up in the suburbs and spent the first 18 years of our marriage in the suburbs as … Continued

When attempting to transition an existing church in a more missional direction I believe one of the topics of discussion must surround the concept of “the priesthood of all believers.” For me the “priesthood of all believers” is not just … Continued

A working definition of missional church is a community of God’s people that defines itself by, and organizes its life around, its real purpose of being an agent of God’s mission to the world. In other words, the church’s true … Continued

Our churches can have wonderfully written missional vision statements and well-conceived plans and programs. But if individual members are not committed to living their lives as kingdom-minded missionaries in their daily life stations, the corporate efforts of the church as … Continued

When considering the theological and biblical underpinnings of the missional conversation I find the two most helpful topics to address include the concept of missio Dei, or mission of God, and the language of “sending” found throughout Scripture. The chief element … Continued

This is one of my all-time favorite quotes from Henri Nouwen. If you are not familiar with Nouwen, check out his bio, writings, and other resources at the Henri Nouwen Society at www.henrinouwen.org. What I like so much about the following quote … Continued

One of the most significant things to remember in getting missional is often one of the things we most overlook. It’s not all about starting grand programs and running big organizations. It is simply doing what you do…for God. The … Continued

The Church, in the Western world, faces populations who are increasingly “secular”—people with no Christian memory, who don’t know what we Christians are talking about. These populations are increasingly “urban”—and out of touch with God’s “natural revelation.” These populations are … Continued