Does Your Church "Smell" Like Mission?Reflections on Becoming a Missional Church Missio Dei Series, #2 by James R. Krabill |
The word "missional" has been around for many years. Recorded usages of the term date back to at least the early 1900s. But only in recent times have we heard it employed more frequently, usually in reference to the challenge God's people face in becoming a "missional church."
Many people are asking, "So, what is meant by 'missional' anyway? Is this just the latest fad, or are we really talking about something new and important we should pay attention to?"
The reflections offered here do not provide an easy shake-and-bake recipe for answering these questions. But they do invite the church to a careful evaluation of current practices and understandings, and inspire us all to fuller participation in God's mission in the world.
About the Author
James R. Krabill has served with Mennonite Mission Network and its predecessor agency since 1976 in a variety of capacities, most recently, as senior executive for Global Ministries.