Mission-shaped Questions follows a nationwide tour of England by the Fresh Expressions team, raising common but complex questions about the nature of mission in 21st century Britain.
Addressing big theological and practical issues, the various chapters reflect lectures given by a wide range of academics, professionals, priests and educators, from just about every tradition.
Mission-shaped Questions tackles questions such as:
- What exactly is church?
- What is the role of sacramental ministry in fresh expressions?
- What sort of theological and scriptural justification is there for a mixed economy Church?
- Can we develop churches that can transform culture?
- What sort of questions does a Catholic approach to the Church pose for fresh expressions?
- Can we be mission-shaped and kingdom focused too?
Edited by former Archbishops’ Missioner Steven Croft, the book will be equally attractive to both individuals and groups and particularly to those who are willing to take risks for the sake of the Church’s growth. The contributors are Loveday Alexander, Martyn Atkins, Linda Barley, Steven Croft, Tim Dakin, John Drane, James Dunn, John Hull, Alison Morgan, Angela Tilby, Graham Tomlin, Lindsay Urwin, Martin Warner and David Wilkinson.
If we are to grow and mature as a mixed economy Church, there are hard questions to be asked and answered. We need first-class thinking to back up and support all that is happening at local level. I hope this collection will get the attention it richly deserves.
Rowan Williams
Archbishop of Canterbury
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