Missional Living

At our church we have this cute little bookmark with the title: I will live the mission.

So i stumbled on this great little post by Jonathan Dodson @ thresurgence.com

I want to make sure I give credit where it is due by directing you to go read the whole thing there instead of here.

Here is a snapshot of what it means to live missionally in simplespeak.

* Eat with non-Christians
* Walk, don't drive ,around your neighborhood when possible.
* Be a "regular" at your local coffee shop, restaurant, market, hair cut, etc
* Hobby with non-Christians - find extra curriculars that you enjoy that you can do with all kinds of people
* Develop relationships with your co-workers and pray for them
* Volunteer with a non-profit once a month, and bring your family, friends and small group too!
* Instead of watching TV or playing XBOX, participate in city events, get in the mix
* Serve your neighbors - like weeding and fixing their cars.

so go on. Click here and read the whole post. It's better than my bookmark

Need to fire someone?

Becoming a missional church can be a long, difficult process. Like any change, you can expect pain of various kinds, especially the relationship variety.

One of the hardest lessons for many leaders to learn is that following a vision will pretty much always mean leaving behind those who aren't interesting in going with you.

I read a post today that took this hard truth to a new level.

Listen to what he said, "Here are four of the many reasons why I passionately believe you need to review your customer list, and tell some of them that you “have to let them go.”

read more from Scott McKain

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Experience

One of the key languages of the post-modern generations is that of experience.

I was reading a book on experience in Indigo and thought i would check out the author's blog.

here is a post from it that resonates with my creative side.