All mission is local?the people of God joining the work of God in a particular place. In Starting Missional Churches Mark Lau Branson and Nicholas Warnes introduce us to seven missional churches and identify best practices while examining common challenges regarding their genesis. Using stories, interviews with pastors and a look at common preconceived notions of church planting in the West, this guide serves as a reference to those interested in bringing the body of Christ to their specific context--and to probe how that context shapes the structure of their congregation. Curated by a Fuller Theological Seminary professor, this work provides a background of various historical methods of church planting, from the suburban sprawl of the middle century to megachurches branded by a central charismatic figure, together with diverse modern examples of congregations focused on reaching their communities with a missional mindset. Learn from these stories how to build a vibrant, engaging church--one that serves as a fixture of redemptive witness in our world.
