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What is Missional? – Can a Mega Church Be Missional? https://www.missioalliance.org/what-is-missional-can-a-mega-church-be-missional/ In this article, David Fitch draws a distinction between the concepts of "evangelistic" and "missional." He then gives four reasons that mega-churches cannot be considered "missional." What Have the Arts to do with Missional?: Contrary Thoughts on Being Incarnational https://www.missioalliance.org/what-have-the-arts-to-do-with-missional-contrary-thoughts-on-being-incarnational-2/ Although Christians often think of incorporating the arts into Sunday morning worship, David Fitch challenges us to consider how the arts might be an important part of our witness in the world. Mission or Institution? https://www.missioalliance.org/theology-on-mission-19-mission-or-institution-our-denominations/ In this audio podcast, Geoff Holsclaw and David Fitch explore Mark 7:13 and debate why, in their opinion, most denominations lose their founding spirit and settle into an established tradition. Some Quotes I Need To Remember: Help in understanding the Mission https://www.missioalliance.org/some-quotes-i-need-to-remember-help-in-understanding-the-mission/ This blog post by David Fitch is a collection of seven quotes to better understand mission. These quotes address "how to" and "how not do missions." The Myth of Expository Preaching & the Commodification of the Word https://www.missioalliance.org/the-myth-of-expository-preaching-the-commodification-of-the-word/ David Fitch is concerned about the isolation of individuals during the preaching event. In this article, he offers a heavy handed critique of contemporary practices for preaching in worship. Proclaiming the Gospel as Reality-Creating Event https://www.missioalliance.org/proclaiming-the-gospel-as-reality-creating-event-or-3-reasons-why-this-is-not-your-parents-evangelism/ David Fitch offers three observations about evangelical proclamation, and challenges us to approach this powerful task with simple humility. When They Will Not Come https://www.missioalliance.org/when-they-will-not-come-community-the-anti-attractional-process-of-beginning-a-church-with-community/ David Fitch writes on Acts 2:42-47: Community is the foundation for all we are as the church and for God’s mission to the world. Putting the individual first creates problems In discipleship, catechesis and evangelism. “God Used You To Destroy My World”: Preaching and Spiritual Formation https://www.missioalliance.org/god-used-you-to-destroy-my-world-preaching-and-spiritual-formation/ David Fitch reflects on preaching. It should not be merely educational or provide "something I have to work on." Rather, preaching should be transforming, in which God "destroys one's world" to work for one's good.
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