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The convergence of different ideas, groups, or societies is the process by which they stop being different and become more similar.

What we see happening in the church today is a convergence of ideas whereupon the desired outcome of the church is both missional and incarnational. What’s different then is the idea of what responsibility the church entity as a whole has vs. the church individual as a member has.

Here’s a sample of what the “missional church” represents in a simple form:

Hence, conferences like VERGE are becoming a focal point for the massive paradigm shift in how we conduct who we are as the Body of Christ global. All I can say is that I’m very, very thankful.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our dear friends and family!

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“We must be global Christians with a global vision
because our God is a global God.” — John Stott