Our Natural F. L. O. W. of Life – The rhythms (habits/practices) that make us:
“A people to belong to” and embody who we are.
THIS IS THE "L" IN OUR FLOW
Living Missional - Being sent into the world to be a blessing. (“Sentness”)Matt 28:18-20
Proximity- We will place ourselves in a position to develop new relationships… 3rd places, asking God to lead us to concentrate on a particular neighborhood/people/person. This is being obedient to Jesus’ last command to us…to “go”. We value Proximity as Time, Frequency, and the Capacity for spontaneity.
Posture- In Jesus’ life he teaches that the way Truth is communicated is as important as the Truth itself. We can say Jesus is the way all we want but unless it’s received well its useless.
Advocate- …one who supports and speaks in favor of…one who pleads for another. We show people we are genuinely on their side by stepping across from religiosity to authenticity. Being a good advocate means being available and willing to engage process (formation) not expecting conformity to belong.
Belonging- engaging culture in a natural and deliberate way.
We do this by developing 4 Rhythms (habits):
"Living Out"
1. Leaving – Replacing personal or Christian activities with time spent building relationships with sojourners.
2. Living amongst – Participating in the natural activities of culture. “In but not of”
3. Listening – Sensitively responding to conversation in a way that demonstrates sincere interest. (eyes and ears)
4. Loving – Blessing with NO strings attached.
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