Freeing Congregational Mission: A Practical Vision for Companionship, Cultural Humility, and Co-Development

There is a deepening crisis in mission as practiced by North American congregations. Many mission activities are more effective at satisfying church members than making a lasting difference, producing what's too often consumer-oriented "selfie mission." Too much effort is based on colonial-era assumptions of mission launched from a position of power. These practices are not just ineffective—they deviate from mission in the way of Jesus.

Hunter Farrell and Bala Khyllep want to help free cong...