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Matt Carter // Missional Small Groups from Todd Rhoades on Vimeo.

I so wish every pastor in the world would watch this video.  Chips and dip, a living room and the Bible do not make a missional community. I really was amazed at Matt’s honesty about the process.  And it is that honesty that I believe has transformed his community.  When the leader gets honest, s/he gives permission to the people to be honest.

Matt asked a really good question.  “What is it in life that actually builds authentic community…that you see occurring in Scripture?”  His answer came in the context of military units.  A bond is created through significant mission. I’ve interviewed many veterans and I would add perseverance through conflict.

If you are a pastor really working through the questions in this video and how to create missional community within your church, I want to introduce you to a unique process called Thrive.  Check us out.  We’ve been wrestling through these questions and answering them for over seven years.