God on a Mission—Freedom and Love
In this, the final installment of my missional theology series, I look to the liberation and love a missional God provides.
The Power of a Missional God
Now it’s time to reach for perhaps the most elusive fruit of all. It’s time to talk about the power of a missional God. We can’t ignore the power issue if we want a robust missional theology.
God on a Mission—Jesus Wept
A robust missional theology has a Christological focus. And that focus undermines what many Christians from yesteryear assumed: God was impassible. Jesus reveals, instead, that we make a difference to God.
God on a Mission – God ‘Wants’ to Save Us?
Missional theology offers an opportunity for sustained reflection on who God is. And it implicitly criticizes classical theologies that claimed God has no desires.
God on a Mission – Overcoming the Status Quo
One of the more positive developments in contemporary theology is the renewed focus on mission. Missional theology comes in many forms, but I want to offer a form I think captures consistently the implications of saying God is on a mission.
What is Relational Theology?
Many Christians find the ideas and language of relational theology helpful. But many also appreciate relational theology without really being clear about what it is. Misunderstandings emerge.
Imitate God—Take Risks!
Mission is risky business. It means taking chances and being susceptible to failure. But God seems the biggest risk-taker of all!