Clarifying Purposes (MCN)

Our Purpose*:

to inspire and support members of our Evangelical church community
as we seek to engage effectively as salt and light in the larger secular world, through:

    • Careful reflection and analysis of trends/issues of concern
    • Consultative relationships with individuals, ministries, and think tanks
    • Refinement of our self-awareness of who we are, and ought to be, as Kingdom People.

*  As currently proposed

Our statement above evolved out of our early core documents first shared with others in December, 2023, which included:

Purposes of networking in interest of strengthening Christian social involvement

  • Promote connections with Christians to engage in deeper reflection and careful analysis of current trends/issues affecting Christians and our witness in society.
  • Promote strengthening of Christian insight and communicative effectiveness through sharing of resources from quality sources.
  • Promote support of non-partisan groups and activities that seek to enhance the flourishing of our larger communities in ways consistent with a quality Christian worldview
  • Promote quality consultations in giving support and guidance to individuals, groups, and ministries on public engagement on issues of concern.
  • Help clarify deeper understanding of current social concerns along with relevant scriptural teaching to promote a more robust “missional church.”

Source:  Our Guidelines document of 2023 12 31, available here.

Related:

Clarifying our Approach

Clarifying our Organization

 

This page by: Ron Richmond
First published:  2024/01/31
Latest revision:  2024/10/12