Tag: missiologist

EP 131 – CULTIVATING DESIRE IN CULTURE CHANGE with Keelan Cook

Written on March 23, 2022.

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EP 131 - CULTIVATING DESIRE IN CULTURE CHANGE with Keelan Cook

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While the boys were in Atlanta for the annual AMS Replant Practitioner Lab they took some time to record several episodes with some of the plenary speakers. Keelan Cook is OG for the Replant Practitioner Lab and the OG Replant Bootcamp Missiologist.

In the previous episode with Dr. Casey “The Chin” Williams the guys discussed the importance of missions methodology being informed first by right theology and then right missiology.

Theology > Missiology > Methodology

But when it comes to methodology, what is the best way to get people to act on the call we all have to be missionaries? Good information won’t be enough. There has to be a desire, there has to be affection.

In this episode, Keelan Cook helps us think through the integrity of our messaging and the ways that we learn.

Developing desire is the most important aspect of navigating outreach.

Integrity of message:
- MACRO-LEVEL — Broadcast level that is most likely to hit the whole church at once. Think sermons, website, emails, etc.
- MESO-LEVEL (mid-level) — Smaller groupings of people within the church where much equipping and fellowshipping takes place. Think sunday school classes, small groups etc.
- MICRO-LEVEL — Interpersonal interaction. Think the foyer prior to corporate worship, or lunch following the service
LOVE BY DOING
- Learning domains
  - Cognitive (Head) – Knowledge and concepts
  - Affective (Heart) – Emotional buy-in
  - Behavioral (Hands) – Activity-based

“In 1964 Leon Festinger’s research led him to advance the radical notion that the knowledge–behaviour relationship actually works the other way around – that is, people are more likely to behave their way into thinking than think their way into behaving” – Shaw, Transforming Theological Education, 2014.

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EP 130 – UNDERSTANDING MISSIOLOGY AS A REPLANTER

Written on March 16, 2022.

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EP 130 - UNDERSTANDING MISSIOLOGY AS A REPLANTER

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We’re back at the Bootcamp and ready for the next episode. Joining us again is, Dr. Casey Williams, this time we’re talking about how to develop a missionary mindset in your church. This is no small task, listen in as Casey explains how to move your congregation toward mission.

Start with Theology – what does God say about the church and mission? Be careful to ensure that the most basic and simple and biblical doctrines and definitions are shaping your understanding.
Next Consider Context – where has God placed your church in the community? What do the demographics right around your church reveal? How do you begin to know your neighbors and reach them?
Finally, Focus on Methodology – based on the previous two steps, prayerfully consider with your leaders what are the most likely steps you should take in seeking to reach your community.

Check out this helpful chart that Casey shared with us.

There are some really solid gems here in this EP, listen to it all, consult the show notes and consider sitting down with your leaders and beginning a process of seeking God as you fulfill the mandate to reach your community for Christ.

Drop us a line, send us a voicemail-we’d love to hear about your story in reaching the community God has placed you within.

EPISODE #79 – Church Trends with Keelan Cook Part 1

Written on March 24, 2021.

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EPISODE #79 - Church Trends with Keelan Cook Part 1

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Jimbo does a solid favor for Bob and Kyle of the Replant team and then they guys get down to the serious business reflecting on trends in the church with our good friend, Keelan Cook, from the Union Baptist Association.

Church gatherings have fundamentally changed through the use of media (online, drive-in, Facebook, Youtube etc.)
The “Netflixification” of church is occuring, people are watching worship services when it fits in their schedule – not when the church is live streaming the in person gathering
There are positives and negatives with this practice (homebound, special needs populations)
Consumerism and Self-focused decisions are on the rise
“Embodied Practice” = we expect you to be present for gathered worship is going to be a tension point for us as we moved forward.
We have to evaluate every piece of media we put on social media and ask: “Who is this for?”
- What churches put online should shift to be a primary means of outreach, shared by church members
- Pastors and Leaders will need to work hard to transition their folks back to the gathering as a practice.

Check out part 2 next week.

See where Jimbo stopped to pick up Dr. Pepper @ the great travel stop Bucee’s – check it out!

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