Here are the notes I took from Matt Chandlers message “Vision of a church planter”
a church on mission ::
understands the centrality of the Gospel
committed to the authoritative, infallible, inherent, inspired all sufficient Scriptures
embraces the calling of God as sent missionaries into our own surroundings
– we’re where we are – to engage the world where we are for the purposes of God
actively seeking to be trained and equipped as missionaries
– doesn’t work programmatically
– how do you reach 20-30 year olds? – get the 50 year olds
dependent upon the Holy Spirit to use us to evangelize the entire world
develops relationships with the lost for the purpose of incarnating the lost for Christ
– leaders in missional church must be willing to die. die to self. die to stuff.
humbly helps others to find Jesus in their own timing rather than forcing them to make superficial decisions for their own glory
is committed to practicing faith in community
worships God in a relational, personal authentic way
– “worship is the enemy of evangelism” is not true
a church on mission is a theologically formed, Gospel centered, Spirit led fellowship who seeks to faithfully incarnate the purposes of Christ
the mission of the church is found in the mission of God who passionately invites us participate in Gods redemption of the world
what are you thinking? listen and see what notes you take and then share them. let’s continue the conversation.
