Mission is the practical demonstration, whether by speech or by action, of the glorious lordship of Jesus.
Every Christian is a sent one. There is no such thing as an unsent Christian.
If a can opener no longer has the capacity to open cans, what is it?
Whether we like it or not, we are all on a journey, a Quest if you will, every day of our lives, and the path we must take is full of perils, and our destiny can never be predicted in advance.
If we could be freed from our aversion to loss, our whole outlook on risk would change.
In order to develop a pioneering missional spirit, a capacity for genuine ecclesial innovation, let along engender daring discipleship, we are going to need the capacity to take a courageous stand when and where necessary.