How does my missional community get involved in Local or Global outreach (Make Disiples)?
Are the four elements carried out over the life of the community, and, not necessarily on a weekly basis? That is correct. You want to take a snapshot of your community over a two or three month period to see that there is health and a balance of the four elements. A missional community need not practice all four of the elements at every group meeting. A key role of the leader is to see that the four elements are lived out “over time” and to place emphasis on areas where the community needs to grow. TOP How do we prevent missional communities from breaking up family unity? No community should take priority over the family. If it does, it is out of sync with God’s will. We need to help people live in light of the value of the family. TOP How does our missional community find advocates for the 4 elements? As Neil Cole says, we want to lower the bar on what it means to DO church, and raise the bar on what it means to be a disciple. For too long the Western church has communicated that a g