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I’ve blogged about “missional” before (here, here, and here, for instance) on this blog, and in the last few years or so the word “missional” is everywhere in church conversations. Frankly, I’m a tad sick of it, to be honest. What church would ever admit “not being missional” anyway?

Well, I like lists, and blogger Adam has given us a list of some possible characteristics of “missional.” I like lists because you can easily add and subtract bullets from them. But no subtracting here … I like all of Adams points:

He says being “missional” includes:

no longer seeing the things I do as either spiritual or physical. We don’t live in two realms. Christ is King over everything and every aspect of our lives!
being intentional about finding and developing relationship with “not yet Christians.”
inviting people to partake in a kingdom life - and not the “life of the church.”
removing any and all obstacles that would impede someone from hearing the clear message of “the kingdom is at hand.”
preaching Christ only - the resurrected Lord.
beginning to understand that all followers of Jesus have in effect “entered the ministry.” We are all full time disciples of Jesus - yes, even if you didn’t go to seminary, and aren’t a paid minister. We are all missionaries.
inviting your neighbors over for dinner or play - spending time with them.
being friends with non-Christians - even knowing that they may never come to faith in Jesus.
seeing Christ as the perfect example of what it means to live in our world, and defining your life by this fact.
finding yourself increasingly uncomfortable with the “status quo” of religion.
“seeking first his kingdom and his righteousness” and acknowledging and participating when you see that kingdom breaking into the world.
understanding that mission isn’t a program, but God allowing us to join him on HIS MISSION!