Missional
Becoming a community that demonstrates and shares the gospel of Jesus.
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Learning from London's Atheist Church
The King has left the building.
The New Televangelists
I had to look past celebrity ministry to learn how to really pastor.
The "Delicate Dance"
An evangelistic organization is helping churches change their cities.
Why Men Still Hate Going to Church
An Interview with David Murrow
A Faith Worth Defending
Claims of a married Jesus reinforce the need for apologetics.
Acting Like Jesus
An unlikely theatrical role enabled me to connect with unbelievers.
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Our editors have compiled our best on Missional topics from the archives. Here you'll find ground-breaking, honest, wise coverage that sets Leadership Journal apart.
Defining Missional
The word is everywhere, but where did it come from and what does it really mean?
Why THIS?
What it means to be "missional," and why it's so important.
Missional Shift or Drift?
Research shows that pastors' views of the gospel and mission are changing. But should we celebrate or repent?
Why THIS?
700 evangelical pastors were asked to assess how their perceptions of the gospel and mission had changed in the last decade. The results show a clear shift in attitudes and beliefs.
Dangers of Missionalism
Even the best causes can become cold, prideful, and all-consuming.
Why THIS?
Gordon MacDonald defines missionalism as the belief that the worth of one's life is determined by the achievement of a grand objective, cautioning leaders against being consumed by an otherwise worthy cause.
Missional: Possible
Steps to transform a consumer church into a missional church.
Why THIS?
Want your church to be more "missional"? This article reveals what leaders need to do to make it happen.
An Efficient Gospel?
The modern world was inclined toward reduction, efficiency, and things you can count.
Why THIS?
Tim Keel identifies what's missing from an oversimplified gospel message, including the reality that salvation starts now.
