In a previous series, I worked through the primary reasons we pursue missional communities at The Austin Stone.
Whether you’re new to the idea of missional communities, or have been implementing them for a long time, I’d love to start some dialogue around what they actually are. Is a missional community something new, or just a repackaging of an old idea?
In this series of posts, I will take a look at this question:
“What is a Missional Community?”
The series will be unpacked in the parts below:
- Part 1 – Other’s Definitions of Missional Community
- Part 2 – A Vision for Missional Community
- Part 3 – A Definition of Missional Community
- Part 4 – On Mission with God
- Part 5 – A Pocket of People
- Part 6 – More Than a Bible Study
What would you like to see more of, or have me expand on?
Let me know in the comments!
5 replies on “What is a Missional Community?”
I’m really keen to read this. Blog away!
You may cover it and some point but I’d like to read about how you might ensure that a Missional Community isn’t simply the latest fashion in ‘church building’.
Paul,
I hadn’t planned on writing specifically on that topic…let me do some thinking on it. What particular questions/challenges would you have to missional communities that would help me shape a response?
Thanks for chiming in!
Looking forward to reading this, Todd!
I have an image for you Todd on Part 6. Already drawn…but yet to be released.
Love it…let me know if you get it done in advance :). I should be looking through those as resources!