Filed under: Connecting with Others, Recommended Reading | Tags: breaking the missional code, ed stetzer, missional, missional church
By Kolby Milton
In our Staff meetings at Parkland Fellowship Church we have been discussing a book by Ed Stetzer called, “ BREAKING THE MISSIONAL CODE: WHEN CHURCHES BECOME MISSIONARIES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES“. We are going to look at a chapter each week and have a discussion about it. You can click on the link above and buy the book if you want.
Chapter 2- Breaking the Missional Code
Ed Stetzer sums up what it means to break the mission code stating, “They (pastors who are breaking the missional code) have the ability to read the culture and translate ministry into a biblically faithful and culturally appropriate expression of the church”. The method’s and models that we use to reach people will be different because of our unique city. Stetzer lays out a process that helps churches figure out how to reach people around them.
Here is the process:
1. Calling from God
2. Exegeting the Community
looking at our community (values, needs, and preferences) and asking the question why aren’t they coming to church?
3. Examining ways God is working in similar communites
How are other churches reaching people that are similar to surrey?
4. Finding God’s unique vision for you church
5. Adjusting that vision as you learn the context
The process is helpful for churches to get a passion for their community. Who has God called parkland to? who are we trying to reach? Parkland Church has a new slogan, Growing to see our city transformed. Growth involves reaching our city, and our neighborhoods. Here are some questions to think about.
Questions:
1. Describe the specific people that God has called you to reach.
2. Identifiy other churches that are being used by God to reach similar people.
3. Write down what Parkland Church would look like if we broke the code in our city.
4. Identify the adjustments you need to make in light of what you are learning.
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