Identities & Actions of a Missional Community
In the definition “a family of servant missionaries sent to make disciples in the everyday stuff of life,” our identity of who we are comes before the actions of what we do. We are family. We are servants. We are missionaries. Because those things are true of us, they empower us to do what God has sent us to do: make disciples.
What’s the Purpose of a Missional Community?
Missional Communities exist:
1. For the glory of God and the advancement of the Kingdom of Christ
Summit Crossing Vision: We exist to see the kingdom of Christ advance from the Neighborhoods to the Nations for the glory of God.
2. To make maturing and multiplying disciples
Summit Crossing Mission: To make maturing and multiplying disciples who increasingly believe who they are as they intentionally endeavor to know Jesus, connect in gospel relationships, and live for the King’s mission in their world.
Our vision tells us why we exist as a church. Our mission tells what we’ll do as a church. Missional Communities tell us how we plan to accomplish and fulfill both.
What’s the Purpose of a Missional Community?
Missional Communities exist:
1. For the glory of God and the advancement of the Kingdom of Christ
Summit Crossing Vision: We exist to see the kingdom of Christ advance from the Neighborhoods to the Nations for the glory of God.
2. To make maturing and multiplying disciples
Summit Crossing Mission: To make maturing and multiplying disciples who increasingly believe who they are as they intentionally endeavor to know Jesus, connect in gospel relationships, and live for the King’s mission in their world.
Our vision tells us why we exist as a church. Our mission tells what we’ll do as a church. Missional Communities tell us how we plan to accomplish and fulfill both.
What Does a Missional Community Do?
Missional Communities function in three primary rhythms. These rhythms help us live out the teachings of Jesus and make disciples.
The three rhythms are: 1. Family Gatherings, 2. DNA Groups, and 3. Neighborhoods to Nations. Each rhythm is equally important in the overall function and design of the Missional Community.
We believe regularly practicing these three rhythms together will make maturing and multiplying disciples for the glory of God.
Family Gatherings
A Missional Community is a family to which we belong rather than an event for us to attend. The Family Gathering is the opportunity for a Missional Community to experience the life of Christ as they eat together, study the Scriptures, pray together, share stories of God’s grace, and enjoy their identity as brothers and sisters in Christ.
DNA Groups
DNA Groups consist of three to four men or women who are members of the same Missional Community. “DNA” is an acronym that keeps a group’s time focused in three primary sections each time a group meets. The “D” refers to Discovering Jesus in the Scriptures. The “N” refers to Nurturing One Another’s Hearts. The “A” refers to Acting With Accountability.
Neighborhoods to Nations
The rhythm of Neighborhoods to Nations is where we clearly see our identity as everyday missionaries come to life. As witnesses of the work of Christ in our own lives, we will love the neighbors of our city and live to advance Christ’s Kingdom to all nations. This includes radical acts of kindness to our neighbors and engaging the global need for a gracious Savior.
How Do I Join a Group?
First:
Everyone’s first step toward meaningful connection here is to register for our next Discover Class. Discover is designed to tell you more about Summit Crossing so you can make an informed decision if our church could become your church, and if so, we’ll walk through the main ways to experience meaningful connection here. Click the button below to learn more and sign up!
Next:
There are three potential ways you could join a Missional Community group:
1. Personal Invitation: The quickest and easiest way to join a group is by receiving an invite from someone you know or meet on Sunday to join their group. This is the top choice!
2. MC101. Because you may be new and not know many people here, MC101 is the best path for most people to join a group. It’s a connecting event and training class where we’ll place you into your new MC during the class and then train your new group how to be a family of servant missionaries sent to make disciples in the everyday stuff of life together. Learn more and register by clicking the button below:
3. Connect to an Existing MC: If you don’t know anyone here yet or MC101 is too far in the future to wait, we can start the process to help you join an existing group in our church. This is the slowest path to join a group and usually takes 4-6 weeks to identify the best match and clear the path for your connection. Please email mc@summitcrossing.org and let us know you want to join a group but can’t wait for MC101 to start, and we’ll guide you through your next steps.
If you have questions or concerns, please let us know by emailing mc@summitcrossing.org.