2006
Janet Lombardo
Teaching to Transform: How Missional Teaching can Transform the Life of a Small Church
It is my belief that education is the foundation of spiritual formation and that spiritual growth leads to congregational growth. It is also my contention that a missional focus is vital for the church to thrive in today’s society. This paper addresses the role and importance of missional teaching in congregational development in the small church setting. Through missionally-focused adult education, the small church can come to life by shifting its focus from inward-looking to outward-facing. By gaining a new understanding of its place and responsibility in the broader world community, the small church can reach out and grow, both in numbers and in spirit.