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For the Sake of the World: A Missional Ecclesiology (Newbigin’s Missional Logic)

The people of God have always been chosen for the sake of the world. When they forget that they forget their God-given missional identity. This will be explored both narratively and systematically. Narratively, we will look at the role of God’s people in the Bible. Systematically, we will ask what a missional ecclesiology looks like.

Gospel, Story, Worldview, and the Church's Mission

This session will explore the relationship between the four terms in this title–gospel, story, worldview, and the church’s mission. What will be examined is the following: The gospel is the climax and lens of the biblical story which claims to be the true story of the world. The church’s place in that story is bearing witness in life, word, and deed to the end of the story. Worldview has helped to recover the comprehensive scope of the gospel to equip the church for its all-embracing mission in the world.

Preparing & Preaching a Gospel-Centered Message

How do you prepare and deliver a gospel-centered message? Dr. Kaufmann shares from his years of preaching, his time with Dr. Tim Keller and experience leading a church planting movement 4 pieces of wisdom to help ensure your sermons are well prepared and geared at heart-transformation.

    The 12 Musts of a Missional Church

    I planted and pastored a church right out of seminary. After that I researched and wrote a Ph.D. thesis on Lesslie Newbigin’s missional ecclesiology. In answer to a seminary’s student’s question: What would you do if you were to do it again? I offered–and will offer–these twelve priorities. In fact, I have continued as a minister of preaching and have continued to keep these priorities before me.

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    Acts 29 Church Planting Bootcamp//Drew Goodmanson

    Acts 29 will host a Boot Camp beginning May 5th of 2009. Are you considering planting a church? Are you ready? The Acts 29 Boot Camp can help make the difference between success and casualty. The San Diego Boot Camp will be hosted by Kaleo Church in in San Diego, CA. Speakers for this event will ... more...

    posted 11/20/08

    A Church Planters Conference Experience//Drew Goodmanson

    "Earlier this year I attend a conference hosted by Kaleo called, "Living at the Crossroads: Church & Mission Kairos." The content and speakers of the conference were great. However, it was the format of the conference that set it apart for all others. In most conferences you merely attend. ... more...

    posted 05/31/08

    The Total Church North America Conference 2008//Drew Goodmanson

    Be the Church Total church is a way of thinking about church and mission in the 21st century which sees the local Christian community as integral to Christian living and Christian mission. The Christian life is 'total church' - our identity is communal. Why Attend? Create a community centered ... more...

    posted 05/22/08