This article (http://www.theofframp.org/emerging.html) (sorry, my hyperlink button in blogger isn't working) by Brian McLaren was brought to my attention and I think it's worth reading. A few of my favorite lines to entice you into reading it are:
"So, this quest for community challenges us not to seek community as a commodity, but rather to pursue love (which is patient, kind, not rude, etc.) as a practice, which yields community as a byproduct."
We have massive systemic problems, one of which is "Our transience , which means right about the time we, against all odds, get close to a circle of friends, half of them will up and move away."
"Old categories merge in what I believe is a radical shift in our theology, from a system in which "missions" is one department of theology, to a new place where theology is one department of mission."
"In contrast, missional Christianity says, "God is expressing his love to all outsiders through our acts of kindness and service. You're invited to leave your life of accumulation and competition and self-centeredness to join us in this mission of love, blessing, and peace. Want to join in the mission?"
Any thoughts?
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment