Suppose soldiers....

[mac8]

Suppose (almost) every soldier was routinely trained like this....

'The task of church planting and mission in the west requires specialised training quite distinct from that of standard ministry formation. The task-orientation for church planters and missionaries is different and therefore requires a distinct training emphasis. We believe that in addition to theological and ministry skills, the missionary (in western cultural environments) requires:
» more action-oriented approach that directly develops distinct pioneering skills
» a sharpened ability to interpret and engage the prevailing culture, opposed to church culture
» capacities to implement mission strategies skills in basic sociological research and in the interpretation of general social/cultural trends
» innovative evangelistic communication skills, including a ‘media awareness’
» leadership and team development skills, along with community development skills'

(From Forge site, with thanks).

Can you imagine what would happen?

Warmest blessings
Eleanor
Sister under private vows

 

[Rebirth In Flames]

Those are good thoughts.. a common theme that's going through "post-modern" churches everywhere around the nation. The danger lies in that as we focus all outward, that inward holiness gets tossed to the sidelines. I support a balance. "Heart to God, Hand to Man" .. one can't be used for the glory of God without the other.