When you think of missional engagement, what comes to mind? Typically, words such as immersion, incarnation, outreach, and church planting are used. But what is often overlooked is the word friendship. Building friendships is the foundational component to missional engagement. Without it, no strategy, model, or expression will work. Building friendships is essential if we are to live out a gospel-centered life that reaches into every corner of our neighborhoods, cities, and culture. With poignant and inspirational stories, ...
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When you think of missional engagement, what comes to mind? Typically, words such as immersion, incarnation, outreach, and church planting are used. But what is often overlooked is the word friendship. Building friendships is the foundational component to missional engagement. Without it, no strategy, model, or expression will work. Building friendships is essential if we are to live out a gospel-centered life that reaches into every corner of our neighborhoods, cities, and culture. With poignant and inspirational stories, as well as with clear, biblical insight, author Dave Arnold gives practical suggestions of how we can build friendships with others in our neighborhoods and cities that will help us rethink what it means to be missional as we seek to be the hands and feet of Jesus in a broken world.
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