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Introducing the Missional Church What It Is, Why It Matters, How to Become One

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ISBN-10: 0801072123

ISBN-13: 9780801072123

Edition: 2009

Authors: Alan J. Roxburgh, M. Scott Boren

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Many pastors and church leaders have heard the term "missional" but have only a vague idea of what it means, let alone why it might be important to them. But what does it actually mean? What does a missional church look like and how does it function? Two leading voices in the missional movement here provide an accessible introduction, showing readers how the movement developed, why it's important, and how churches can become more missional. Introducing the Missional Church demonstrates that ours is a post-Christian culture, making it necessary for church leaders to think like missionaries right here at home. Focusing on a process that allows a church to discern its unique way of being…    
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Book details

List price: $22.00
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Baker Books
Publication date: 11/1/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 202
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English

Alan J. Roxburgh is a pastor, teacher, writer and consultant with more than thirty years experience in church leadership and seminary education. As a senior consultant with The Missional Network, Alan leads training and consulting initiatives across the world. His many books include Reaching a New Generation, Leadership in a Time of Change, Introducing the Missional Church and Missional: Joining God in the Neighborhood. When not traveling or writing, Alan enjoys spending time with his wife Jane and their five grandchildren in Vancouver, British Columbia.

M. Scott Boren is president of the Center for Community and Mission, a consulting and training ministry which helps churches develop effective small groups and equips leaders for missional church life. He is the author of numerous books, including Missional Small Groups and Difference Makers: An Action Guide for Jesus Followers.

Series Preface
Introduction
One Missional River
Not All Who Wander Are Lost: Stories of a Church In Between
Just Give Me a Definition: Why Missional Church Is So Hard to Define
Does Missional Fit? Can My Church Be Missional?
Three Missional Conversations
What's Behind the Wardrobe? The Center of the Missional Church
We're Not in Kansas Anymore: Missionaries in Our Own Land
Why Do We Need Theology? Missional Is about God, Not the Church
God's Dream for the World: What Is a Contrast Society?
Countless Missional Journeys
The Journey Ahead: Following the Winds of the Spirit
Starting from Here: Where Is Your Church Now?
The Missional Change Model: Getting There from Here
The Awareness Stage: Staring Reality in the Face
The Understanding Stage: Can We Really Talk about These Things?
The Evaluation Stage: A Snapshot of the Church
The Work of the Church Board: How Do Innovators and Traditionalists Work Together?
The Experiment Stage: Little Steps toward Something Big
Conclusion: Commitment
Notes