The Symbiotic Nature of Spiritual Formation and Missional Context

Abstract

To engage the postmodern West, the church must capitalize on the symbiotic nature of spiritual formation and missional context. Chapter 1 explores existing literature in the field and identifies the gaps that needed to be addressed. Chapter 2 examines the current state of the postmodern West and how the church has contributed to individuals’ lack of fulfillment since the Enlightenment. Chapter 3 addresses the myth of the paradoxical relationship between spiritual formation and mission. Chapter 4 focuses on the first phase of spiritual formation and its foundational aspects. Chapter 5 covers the second phase of the spiritual formation continuum, with an emphasis on introducing a missional context. Finally, chapter 6 discusses metrics and measures to ensure churches can effectively track the progress of their congregants. Together these chapters offer a framework for capitalizing on the symbiotic nature of spiritual formations and missional context.