Todd Engstrom

Author: Todd Engstrom

  • Multiple Third Place Environments

    Recently I received the following question on Third Place: We planted our church in ’07. Currently, our Gospel Communities meet for a meal together and Bible discussion twice a month (every other week), and people meet in tripods (LTG’s) the other two weeks. While our GC’s have certainly done “Third Place” gatherings, that is not…

  • Where Jesus Wants Us To Go

    Recently, I had a seminary assignment to write out a personal philosophy of leadership.  The process of clarifying and writing my thoughts was very helpful for me, and I thought I would share it as a series here on the blog. What is Biblical Leadership? Where Jesus Wants Us To Go Meeting People Where They…

  • What is Biblical Leadership?

    Recently, I had a seminary assignment to write out a personal philosophy of leadership.  The process of clarifying and writing my thoughts was very helpful for me, and I thought I would share it as a series here on the blog. What is Biblical Leadership? Where Jesus Wants Us To Go Meeting People Where They…

  • Gender Specific Missional Communities?

    I recently received this question from a partner at The Austin Stone, and I thought it would be beneficial to address here: Hey Todd, thanks for your faithfulness to getting this information to us. It’s proven to be a great resource for myself in regards to leading my MC and coaching others.  A quick search…

  • Institutionalizing the Change to Missional Communities

    The Austin Stone didn’t begin as a church committed to missional communities.  Through several years, we have transitioned our church from a traditional community/small group model to our current model of missional communities.  This series of posts will help you understand how we made that transition over time: Transitioning Your Church to Missional Communities Two Ways to Transition…

  • Building on the Change to Missional Communities

    The Austin Stone didn’t begin as a church committed to missional communities.  Through several years, we have transitioned our church from a traditional community/small group model to our current model of missional communities.  This series of posts will help you understand how we made that transition over time: Transitioning Your Church to Missional Communities Two Ways to Transition…

  • Declaring and Demonstrating the Gospel in Community – A Story

    I recently received a very encouraging email from a missional community leader that perfectly encapsulates doing mission (declaration and demonstration) in the context of a community.  I hope this encourages and edifies you, as it did me! —– Tonight I met up with my writers’ group. There are three of us: two believers, Christina and…

  • Celebrating Wins in the Transition to Missional Community

    The Austin Stone didn’t begin as a church committed to missional communities.  Through several years, we have transitioned our church from a traditional community/small group model to our current model of missional communities.  This series of posts will help you understand how we made that transition over time: Transitioning Your Church to Missional Communities Two Ways to Transition…

  • Empowering Others to Act in Missional Communities

    The Austin Stone didn’t begin as a church committed to missional communities.  Through several years, we have transitioned our church from a traditional community/small group model to our current model of missional communities.  This series of posts will help you understand how we made that transition over time: Transitioning Your Church to Missional Communities Two Ways to Transition…

  • Mission in the Suburbs || Outreach Magazine

    I’m proud of my friend Jon Dansby for having his article “7 Ways To Do Mission in the Suburbs” published over at ChurchLeaders.  Check it out here!

  • Creating Environments for Launching Missional Communities – Part 2

    Over the next few weeks, I will be featuring a number of posts from my teammates here at The Austin Stone on a variety of topics related to missional communities.  This is a two part series from our Downtown PM Campus Connections Director, Tyson Joe.  To see part 1, go here. —– Environments Conducive to Missional Communities Connections at The…

  • Communicating the Vision for Missional Communities

    The Austin Stone didn’t begin as a church committed to missional communities.  Through several years, we have transitioned our church from a traditional community/small group model to our current model of missional communities.  This series of posts will help you understand how we made that transition over time: Transitioning Your Church to Missional Communities Two Ways to Transition…