Last term I facilitated a series of conversations with a small group of local people exploring what a Fresh Expression might look like for them. We had many chats between us and some great moments of insight! I have been reviewing them recently to summarise where we are at...
"Mission is vitally important but is not about people coming to church"

"Mission is a part of our WHOLE lives and needs lots of different approaches"

#mission #creativity #imagination #localtheology #missionalliving #freshexpressions #FX #missionalcommunity @CMSPioneer
"the church is a living organism, meant to react to those around it"

"Mission should stem from our passions and gifts"

#mission #creativity #imagination #localtheology #missionalliving #freshexpressions #FX #missionalcommunity @CMSPioneer
"Mission is about the GENEROSITY of God"

"salvation = healing and wholeness"

"we should follow the incarnational model of Jesus - people felt more WHOLE around him"

#mission #imagination #localtheology #missionalliving #freshexpressions #FX #missionalcommunity @CMSPioneer
On the Five Marks of Mission:

"Proclamation is not just about words. It takes time and needs relationship, credibility and authenticity"

"Mission should be motivated by compassion and seek to nurture people, who can then nurture others"

#mission #imagination #localtheology
"Should we have more of a prophetic voice as the church, and what would that look like?"

#mission #imagination #localtheology #missionalliving #freshexpressions #FX #missionalcommunity @CMSPioneer
I'm so excited for the future of the church ❤️
I know some of us are anxious, fearful & stressed, & I don't doubt that we will have to let go of some things we hold dear & precious... but the Holy Spirit is in the business of hope and she is calling us on to share in this work.
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