Tag Archives: Missional Community

Mission Minded

“Peace be with you.  As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.”  John 20:21 In the church of my childhood, we had an annual missions conference.  It was one of the cool things we did in the … Continue reading

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The first thing to understand about our MCs

As a church, we center our ministries on  discipleship and mission in community.  Most churches center on worship.  We worship together monthly response to what God is doing around us, in us, and through us. Mike Breen and the talented … Continue reading

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God Doing Through You What He’s Done For You

So what has God done for you? Okay, if you are a follower of Jesus you know the list is pretty long.  There are all the “…ations”.  You know: salvation, justification, sanctification, and the corresponding, umm, implications.  What I’m thinking about … Continue reading

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Prayer Ministry UP-IN-OUT

As we form groups at FCMC, we try to form them in a way that reflects the lifestyle patterns we see in Jesus.  I’m talking about Up, In, and Out.   But how will that work with a prayer group? … Continue reading

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Missional Community Question and Answer

My friend Marilyn Beyer asked me these questions in preparation for a presentation in one of her seminary classes.  I thought I’d share.  Her questions are in bold. Why missional communities?  Why now?  Why now?  The simple answer is that it … Continue reading

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