Being "Missional" is currently the hot topic of conversation among churches, denominations, and networks everywhere. Most church and network websites have at least a mention of their missional posture, if it is not the central focus. There remains a disconnect, however, between being missional and joining God's global mission, with neither being informed by the other. Many churches appear to actually be choosing between the two, focusing either on justice ministry in their local context or involving themselves in global missionary efforts (you can read a previous post I wrote on the topic here). The question is, how do we fully embrace missional without losing the mission?
Along side the Exponential conference is a Luncheon/panel discussion that we (Christian Associates) will be particpating in. If you going are to Exponential maybe check out this option. We'd love to have you as one of our guest.
Sitting on the panel for us (weighing in at…) is the amazing Dr. Christine Osgood. Christine is our director of training and, well, quite brilliant. Here is some info on her – she has an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from North American Baptist Seminary and a D.Min from Bethel University with an emphasis in Spiritual Formation within the Missional ethos. She is tremendous!
Hope you can make it! You can get the sign-up details off of Stetzer's site. If not the panel, check our booth out.