Missional has become a buzzword in Christian circles, but what does it mean? There are many different responses to that, but in my mind, here are a few descriptions of what it means to be missional:
Incarnational:
You display God’s good news in the way you live.
Contextual:
You connect God’s good news with everyday life.
Personal:
You view yourself as a missionary wherever you are.
Communal:
You connect with others in order to spread the good news.
Cultural:
You communicate God’s good news in a relevant way.
Continual:
Your entire life is committed to God’s mission.
Looking at that list, all of us can strive to be more missional. Before we label ourselves as “missional,” we need to be careful to recognize that being missional is more than a label. It is not a simple yes or no. There is always more that we can do.