THE MEANING OF MISSIONAL

Confusion abounds regarding what it means to be missional. Is it about social action? An emphasis on outreach? Being organic instead of program-driven? This book provides succinct, clearly written, and biblical answers. With the theological insight of a scholar and the warm personal illustrations of a pastor, Dick Wiedenheft shares insights and experiences gained over his own fifteen-year missional journey. -What does missional mean? -Why is it important? -How will it change my life or my church? -What are some simple ways to begin? After reading this book, you will know what it means to be missional, why becoming missional is so important, and what practical steps you can take to begin. If you desire to better understand the meaning of missional, my suggestion is that you start here. --Mike Breen, author of Building a Discipling Culture The Meaning of Missional removes the buzz from the word missional and provides a biblical framework and practical steps forward from an experienced practitioner. From the pastor to the ordinary follower of Jesus, this book will help move the church to live into her sentness again! --Gina Mueller, board chair and regional hub leader, 3DM Simple and profound. Pastor Wiedenheft has done a masterful work in leading the readers of his book to the basics of the church and Christian life according to the Scriptures . . . This is a must read for pastors and congregants in order to know more about the profound subject of the mission of God and its implications in simple but practical terms for the contemporary church. --Samuel Barkat, Chief Organizational Development Officer, Wycliffe Bible Translators USA In The Meaning of Missional, Dick shares a working pastors hope and humility as he offers a concise and concrete introduction to what missional means for the life and work of a church . . . He is the best kind of guide because hes still doing the work he describes. --Gregory L. Jao, Senior Assistant to the President, InterVarsity