"Missional refers to those congregations who see Western culture as a field ripe for mission engagement, thus acknowleging that the period known as Christendom is over." Gibbs, Emerging Churches, p.11
Okay, I'm in... This definition may not make sense where you live, but it sure fits my neighborhood.
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Nice definition. Simple, yet ripe with implications!!!!
Simple, yes. Agreeable, certainly. Here is food for thought on it though: Is it an accurate or trustworthy definition if it only fits one neighborhood?
I guess I'm more aware that "Christendom is over" since living where I live. I do beleive that "Christendom is over" for western culture - its just that many in the west, especially those wrapped up in the 'modern' church culture bubble either don't believe it or are trying to bring "Christendom" back. I think we as the church need to embrace the new reality and move to a missional stance.
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