Title
Missional Communities and World Missions: A Practical Guide
Date of Award
2013
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership (MAML)
College
College of Christian Ministries and Religion
Department
Department of Christian Ministries and Religion
Primary Advisor
Margaret de Alminana, Ph.D.
Abstract
Research clearly reveals the decline in N. American Evangelical churches in the 21st century. Post-modern context requires some change-up from the traditional Christian church model so that the gospel can effectively reach younger generations and diverse cultures. The emerging missional movement is proving to be an effective shift for the Western church in the context of post-Christendom times. This paper addresses the "missional movement" which consists of the increasing focus for churches to be more missionally-focused, missionally-driven, and missionally-minded. Further, in this growing movement of awareness and action, the missional community movement is making its mark as it spreads from Europe to North America and around the world. "Missional communities" are gospel-centered communities, whose identity is expressed by being a family of missionaries, servants, and learners on mission together, doing so in creative ways to diverse cultures....
Recommended Citation
Artley, Suzanne J., "Missional Communities and World Missions: A Practical Guide" (2013). Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership (MAML). 48.
https://firescholars.seu.edu/maml/48