Todd Engstrom

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  • What is a Missional Community? – Vision

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    Over the next two weeks, I’ll be unpacking how we define missional communities at The Austin Stone. —– Like many churches, The Austin Stone has a very clear vision of what we believe God has called us to.  We phrase our vision this way: To be a New Testament church existing for the supremacy of…

  • What is a Missional Community? – Other Definitions

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    When others interact with an idea, it provides clarity on your own thinking.  Below are some ways that other movements around the country would define missional communities.  I have learned from each one of them: Jeff Vanderstelt of Soma Communities Neil Cole of CMA Associates Mike Breen of 3DM Ministries Logan Gentry of Apostles Church…

  • What is a Missional Community?

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    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…

  • Consumerism and Community

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    Consumers, simply speaking, are people who purchase goods and services to meet a perceived need. In the most basic of forms, consumption is necessary to human existence. Each and every one of us is a consumer of something. But what happens when consumption goes from necessity to pleasure, from provision to identity? Consumerism. Our American economic ingenuity…

  • A Pragmatic Reason for Missional Communities

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    Although there are a number of reasons why we have chosen to implement missional communities at The Austin Stone, there are a few critical reasons I want to highlight in this series of posts.  First was a Theological Reason. Second is a Philosophical Reason. Third is: A Pragmatic Reason for Missional Communities As a church, we believe…

  • A Philosophical Reason for Missional Communities

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    Although there are a number of reasons why we have chosen to implement missional communities at The Austin Stone, there are a few critical reasons I want to highlight in this series of posts.  First was a Theological Reason. Second is: A Philosophical Reason for Missional Communities Philosophy of ministry is the direct application of…

  • Being a Disciple

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    The 2013 Verge Conference was themed around Discipleship, and has given me plenty to think about. As my family has grown and our church has continued to grow, my time is increasingly spoken for. It seems like there is always a person or a task that needs immediate attention. I’ve been convicted about the necessity…

  • A Theological Reason for Missional Communities

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    Although there are a number of reasons why we have chosen to implement missional communities at The Austin Stone, there are a few critical reasons I want to highlight in this series of posts.  First: A Theological Reason for Missional Communities There are several theological works that have been written to date on missional community…

  • Reasons for Missional Community

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    Although there are a number of reasons why we have chosen to implement missional communities at The Austin Stone, there are a few critical reasons I want to highlight in an upcoming series of posts: A Theological Reason – The Community Apologetic A Philosophical Reason – Discipleship in a Consumer Culture A Pragmatic Reason –…

  • 2012 Verge Talk – Who is the Missionary?

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    At Verge this year, I referred to the video above from Verge 2012 as the reason why we are pursuing missional communities. It’s a simple argument for the need for new forms to engage our cities with the gospel. What do you think needs to change about how we gather as the church?

  • An Overview of Missional Communities

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    A missional community is a community of Christians, on mission with God in obedience to the Holy Spirit, who demonstrate tangibly and declare creatively the gospel of Jesus Christ to a pocket of people. Last fall, my friend Jon Dansby and I wrote a few short articles to recast some vision to our church about…

  • Verge Conference 2013

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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWz048RwAAg This coming weekend I have the tremendous privilege of participating in Verge 2013.  The conference is focused on Disciple Making this year, and will be an excellent shot in the arm for anyone who desires to make much of Jesus. You can join in online by live streaming the conference here: http://www.vergenetwork.org/webcast/ Join us…