Missional spirituality Opens us to God’s transforming

Spirit (Romans 12:1-2) Opens us to the body of Christ

(Romans 12:3-12) Opens us to God’s world (Romans

12:13-21) Opens us to the

way of the cross (Matthew 10)

Good news for all A vision for a missional church

Diagram by Mike McCoy, 2017

Missional community Gathers us as servants of one

another and God’s mission Equips us to serve God, one

another, and the world Invites others to experience life in

the reign of God

Missional witness Embodies the good news in

word, deed, and example Tells the story of God’s love and

justice, and invites others to become part of it

Follows the ‘Galilean principles’ of Jesus’ mission

Missional worship Reveals the transforming

presence of God the Trinity Celebrates the good news of

God’s mission in Jesus Renews us to serve God’s

mission

Mission in the way of Jesus

Five ‘Galilean principles’ of mission

Contemplative listening, which frames Jesus’ ministry: listening to God, to other people, to himself, especially in times of prayer and retreat.

Addressing society as a whole, at points where people live and work, including and especially the marginalized. This results in being received and accepted by some but rejected and opposed by others.

Pointing to the inaugurated yet still awaited kingdom, in word and in surprising saving deed (symbolic actions) which address the actual needs of people (both individual and structural); but without publicizing the wonders.

Calling for a personal response to the coming of this kingdom by those who hear and see what he is doing.

Doing all this through a collaborative team, who themselves are powerless and vulnerable and must suffer the consequences.

Source: Stephen Spencer, Christian mission (London: SCM Press,2007), page 33.