Todd Engstrom

Author: Todd Engstrom

  • Why Membership Matters

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    Over the next two posts, I’m going to focus on church membership (which we call “partnership” at The Austin Stone) from a few different angles: The Biblical Basis for Church Membership Why Membership Matters For many in the missional church conversation, this particular topic tends to take a back seat, but there is a strong…

  • The Biblical Basis for Partnership

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    Over the next two posts, I’m going to focus on church membership (which we call “Partnership” at The Austin Stone) from a few different angles: The Biblical Basis for Church Membership Why Membership Matters For many in the missional church conversation, this particular topic tends to take a back seat, but there is a strong…

  • A New Year, A New Direction

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    Although we’re already almost a month into the new year, I’m just now getting my ducks around the blogosphere.  Looking back, I focused a great deal of time and attention on the practical aspects of missional communities.   In this coming year, I’m going to continue writing content in the theological, philosophical and practical world…

  • A History of Missional Communities – Sermons, Curriculum and Stories

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    Things have gone pretty quiet around this blog…the holidays and the hectic pace of life have kept me from writing.  As i have been preparing for this new year of ministry, I spent some time looking back over the past few years and came across some old resources. It’s simultaneously humorous and enjoyable to see…

  • Merry Christmas from the Engstrom Family

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    I pray you are reminded of the infinite value of our Savior this Christmas…may He bring you joy and rest!  I’ll be picking back up blogging after the new year, so until then, enjoy a fun picture of my kids:

  • Remembering Ronnie Smith

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    The last week has been like nothing I have ever experienced before.  My friend Ronnie Smith went to be with The Lord on December 5th.  He was seeking to be a blessing to the Libyan people, and gave his life so that people might know Jesus. There is nothing quite so surreal as hearing a…

  • Where Are They Now?

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    Recently I had the honor of speaking at the Verge conference in Chicago and I though I would share it as a series on the blog here.  Over the last 7 years, we have been in the process of transitioning to missional communities, and we’ve made plenty of mistakes along the way. The title of this…

  • We Didn’t Love Consumers

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    Recently I had the honor of speaking at the Verge conference in Chicago and I though I would share it as a series on the blog here.  Over the last 7 years, we have been in the process of transitioning to missional communities, and we’ve made plenty of mistakes along the way. The title of this…

  • Casting Vision Without Practice

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    Recently I had the honor of speaking at the Verge conference in Chicago and I though I would share it as a series on the blog here.  Over the last 7 years, we have been in the process of transitioning to missional communities, and we’ve made plenty of mistakes along the way. The title of this…

  • Assuming the Gospel

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    Recently I had the honor of speaking at the Verge conference in Chicago and I though I would share it as a series on the blog here.  Over the last 7 years, we have been in the process of transitioning to missional communities, and we’ve made plenty of mistakes along the way. The title of this…

  • 3 Ways to Kill a Missional Culture

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    Recently I had the honor of speaking at the Verge conference in Chicago and I though I would share it as a series on the blog here.  Over the last 7 years, we have been in the process of transitioning to missional communities, and we’ve made plenty of mistakes along the way. The title of this…

  • New Ebook from Ben Reed

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    Recently my friend Ben Reed released a short book on small groups called “The Ultimate Small Group Blueprint”.  Ben is the small groups pastor at Long Hollow, a multi-site church in the Nashville, TN area. He’s been a good friend and has challenged my thinking. I had the chance to ask him a few questions…